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Bachelor of Arts - Asian Languages - Chinese at Arizona State University - Tempe: Tuition: $31,200.00 USD/year (Scholarship Available)

Bachelor of Arts - Asian Languages - Chinese at Arizona State University - Tempe: Tuition: $31,200.00 USD/year (Scholarship Available)

The BA program in Asian languages with a concentration in Chinese emphasizes proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Mandarin and in reading classical Chinese. Students gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of the rich Chinese cultural tradition, centered on primary Chinese texts (these are in Chinese and in English translation) from the literary, intellectual and religious cultures of Chinese-speaking societies. These texts include visual and written materials on a variety of topics, including:

  • history
  • linguistics
  • literary theory
  • media
  • philosophy
  • religion
  • urban culture

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 70.0% 
  • English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 61
    • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
    • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 95
    • Min PTE overall: 53
    Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Other fees:

  • Health Insurance Fee: $2,861 per year
  • Undergraduate College Fee: $1,800 per year
  • Student Initiated Fee: $638 per year
  • International Visa Admin Fee: $200 per year
  • Book and Supplies Fee (estimated): $1,300 per year
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
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