Learn more about studying East Asian Languages and Civilizations as an international student.
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What the University of Chicago says about their program:
Contacts Program of Study Program Requirements Language Requirement Junior Tutorial Electives in the Major and Distribution Requirements Summary of Requirements for the Major Grading Bachelor's Thesis and Honors Minor Program in East Asian Languages and Civilizations Courses
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations (EALC) offers a BA program in East Asian studies that introduces students to the traditional and modern civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea, and provides them with the opportunity to achieve a basic reading and speaking knowledge of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Students must complete thirteen courses toward an EALC major. No courses may be double-counted toward general education requirements or minor requirements. To graduate with an EALC major, students must demonstrate competency in a primary East Asian language that is equivalent to the intermediate (second-year) level of the language. Language credit toward the major will be awarded ONLY for courses taken and successfully completed either at the University of
applicants are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test.
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Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, the United States.
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The University of Chicago considers international applicants for need-based financial aid. Students who will need aid during their enrollment should apply for aid during the admissions process under the university’s international financial-aid rules.
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| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $2,002 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,406 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $101 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $68 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $68 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $75 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $246 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $150 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $17 |
| Gym membership | $69 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and csl.uchicago.edu (University published).
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