Taught by leading experts in the field, the Asian Studies (research, 120ec) at Leiden University combines in-depth knowledge with advanced language proficiency.

Designed for ambitious and talented students, the Asian Studies (research, 120ec) brings you the best of Leiden's acclaimed faculty and resources, with a qualification that combines in-depth knowledge of China with advanced language skills. Explore China from a broad range of perspectives and from a comparative and global viewpoint. Develop advanced skills in critical and analytical thinking, the ability independently conduct high-quality academic research, and an excellent command of Mandarin. Expertise on Asia at Leiden University is internationally renowned. Learn from some of Europe's best scholars in the field. Small classes allow for direct contact with your lecturers, who offer insights from the leading edge of Asia-related research. Access Leiden University's famous sinological library, which contains one of Europe's largest collections of Chinese artifacts. Two semesters of your degree are spent studying at the prestigious Shandong University in Jinan, China, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, language, and society. * Leiden University's Humanities Faculty was recently ranked 17th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.