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Undergraduate Programs Information

Major or minor in Asian Studies.

Graduate Programs Information

Including: Master of Arts in Asian Studies, Master’s in Asian International Affairs, and Graduate Certificates in Asian Studies.

Student Testimonials

Christina Geisse

The Asian Studies Program was incredible because most professors were undertaking their own research, passionate about their subject of study, and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with students. It felt fresh and profound at the same time. Inspiring! 

Christina Geisse
Kim Sluchansky

I was able to delve deep and focus on the areas of Asian Studies that truly interested me, and therefore gained a much more thorough and developed understanding of my fields of interest, which are applicable to my current career path. Also, the professors are extremely helpful and want their students to succeed. They were very supportive both while I was at UH and after I graduated.

Dr. Ricardo Trimillos is a Living Treasure

Dr. Ricardo Trimillos is a Living Treasure

Former Asian Studies department chair Dr. Ricardo D Trimillos (Emeritus) was selected as a 2024 Hompa Hongwanji Living Treasures of Hawai’i awardee. Living Treasures of Hawai’i recognizes and honors individuals who have demonstrated excellence and high achievement in their field…

Dr. Sai Bhatawadekar’s latest article published

Dr. Sai Bhatawadekar’s latest article published

Congratulations to Dr. Sai Bhatawadekar! Her latest article, “Pu. La. Deshpande’s तीन पैशाचा तमाशा (Tīn Paiśācā Tamāśā): Brecht in Marathi,” was published in Nodes of Translation: Intellectual History between Modern India and Germany by De Gruyter Oldenbourg. Pu. La. Deshpande’s तीन‍पैशाचा‍तमाशा…

Dr. Barbara Andaya’s latest article published

Dr. Barbara Andaya’s latest article published

Performing Arts and the Royal Courts of Southeast Asia, Volume One: Pusaka as Documented Heritage was just published as a part of Brill’s Southeast Asian Library, Volume 11. The volume includes Dr. Barbara Watson Andaya’s article, Space, Performance and Cultural…

HIRING: Assistant Professor (Asian Studies)

HIRING: Assistant Professor (Asian Studies)

UH Mānoa’s Asian Studies department is hiring a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM) offers interdisciplinary…

Prof. Kristi Govella Appeared on ThinkTech Hawaii

Prof. Kristi Govella Appeared on ThinkTech Hawaii

On October 15, Professor Kristi Govella appeared on ThinkTech Hawaii to discuss “Developing Hawaii’s Relationships with the Indo-Pacific” with former Governor of Hawaii John Waiheʻe, former New Zealand Ambassador to the UN Amanda Ellis, East-West Center President Suzanne Vares-Lum, and…

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