Asian Studies

Master’s Degree in Asian Studies

The Master’s Degree in Asian Studies at Université PSL, hosted by École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE–PSL), is a French-taught postgraduate program based in Paris, France. Developed collaboratively by EPHE–PSL, the French School of Asian Studies (EFEO), and the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS), this multidisciplinary program provides advanced academic training in the history, cultures, religions, societies, and intellectual traditions of Asia. As part of the Historical Sciences and Religious Studies graduate programs, it integrates humanities and social sciences disciplines, including history, anthropology, sociology, archaeology, art history, philosophy, political science, and religious studies. Students develop advanced research capabilities through interdisciplinary seminars, historical document analysis, social science research methodologies, digital humanities training, and access to specialized research centers and academic resources.

Academic Tracks, International Research and Career Opportunities

The program offers two specialized academic tracks: History, Philology and Religion: Sites, Texts and Images, focusing on ancient Asian civilizations, religious traditions, philology, paleography, archaeology, epigraphy, and primary historical sources; and History and Social Science: Texts, Archaeology and Systems of Thought, examining modern and contemporary Asian societies through comparative historical and social science approaches. Students benefit from personalized academic supervision, access to more than 100 specialized research seminars, and opportunities for international fieldwork, internships, and research placements across Asia through EFEO and partner research institutions. Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in humanities, social sciences, or a related discipline. Graduates may pursue doctoral research or professional opportunities in higher education, cultural institutions, journalism, archives, libraries, museums, teaching, and research organizations. Specific tuition fees, program duration, intake dates, application deadlines, and standardized language proficiency requirements are not provided in the supplied information.