The VU Institute of Asian and Transcultural Studies – your gateway to a world that may seem distant at first glance, but is actually very close to us! You see it in K-pop music videos, you taste sushi for dinner, you follow Japanese fashion or are interested in world politics. But do you really know Asia?

The Asian Studies program is the only program of its kind in the Baltic States, uniting a variety of cultures, languages, and knowledge diversity. Where will YOU travel? The Middle East – the Arab world and Islamic civilization India and South Asia – from Sanskrit to modern democracy Japan – traditions and modern technologies Korea – K-pop, cinema, and millennial culture China – from Confucius to modern power

Today, in the age of globalization, connections with Asian regions are becoming stronger. Therefore, there is an increasing need for specialists who can delve into cultural differences, languages, and historical contexts. The program combines various academic fields: languages, literature, philosophy, religions, politics, history, art, and anthropology. Special emphasis is placed on language learning – depending on the chosen study regions, you will be able to deepen your knowledge in Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Sanskrit, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese languages. Start your journey through Asian regions here: https://www.fsf.vu.lt/.../bachelor-studies/asian-studies