Institute For Urban Policy Research & Analysis

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering an academic environment that transforms students and faculty intellectually, professionally, and personally. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary research and aims to communicate nuanced and context-rich knowledge of both contemporary and historical Asia.

Encouraging intensive language study and study abroad, the department's curricula are designed to cultivate independent inquiry, critical thinking, and exceptional communication skills among students. Ultimately, its mission is to promote the study of Asia as vital for understanding and engaging with the complexities of the modern globalized world.

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