Why Study Chinese at the UO?
One-fifth of the planet (over 1.3 billion people) speaks Chinese. China has the second largest economy in the world. Mandarin Chinese is spoken all over East Asia. Beyond practical reasons for studying Chinese, consider the rich literary and cultural history of China and Chinese-speaking people.
At the University of Oregon, you’ll achieve a high level of proficiency in Chinese language through friendly, activity-filled, intensive classes. You’ll also learn Chinese culture, society, literature, and linguistics from historical and contemporary perspectives.
Undergraduate Programs
Our program enables students to achieve proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Chinese while acquiring a fundamental knowledge of the literature of the country.
The East Asian Languages and Literatures department also offers Chinese Flagship certification.
Graduate Programs
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers an MA and a PhD in Chinese Studies.
Chinese Flagship Program
The University of Oregon Chinese Flagship Program provides students with the resources to study abroad for free with the opportunity to develop professional-level proficiency in Chinese while pursuing any academic major. Our cutting-edge curriculum and exclusive study abroad experiences take students above and beyond the standards of a regular college degree and opens a wide variety of exciting career paths.
Travel and Study Around the World
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures prepares students for the future of global citizenship and the workforce. Many of our students spend time traveling and living in another culture. We offer study abroad opportunities in China and other countries in East Asia. The department offers several scholarships to help students pursue their studies.
What You Can Do with a Degree in Chinese?
Chinese majors have a wide variety of professional opportunities. Some of our graduates have gone on to teach English in China or Taiwan, become professional translators, helped trade between US and Chinese companies, and found jobs in government and nonprofit agencies. Some graduates also choose to go on to law school and other professional and graduate studies.
Learn from Experts in Chinese
Our department is composed of faculty who are active in their interdisciplinary research as well as institutes and programs at the UO. They are passionate scholars who inform, inspire, and mentor students in building real-world skills.
Scholarships and Funding
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures awards multiple scholarships to current undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more about available scholarships and eligibility requirements.
Academic Support
Our academic advisors can help students talk through their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.
