60 Full-time Short courses in Asian Studies

The aim of every Japanese language course at the University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

The Shanghai Summer School programme from East China University of Political Science and Law is a summer practice course with "finding the source of Chinese culture and thought, practicing the political and legal civilization of contemporary times" as the main line, and taking overseas college students as the target group.

This Chinese Language and Culture (Summer) program offered by National Taiwan University has been designed for students of all levels, beginning or advanced, who want to learn Chinese fluently. Additionally, in class curriculum provides opportunities for interaction and improving communication abilities.

Fuzhou University offers this Conversational Chinese programme.

The Sawasdee Thailand Summer Program offered by Mahidol University is designed to expand your horizons, ignite new ideas, and be bonded with endless friendships.

Building on your previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, the Advanced Mandarin course will refine your current language skills whilst improving your cross-cultural competency and referencing Chinese culture and society. Goldsmiths, University of London offers the Mandarin Chinese - Advanced programme.

By taking the Learn Japanese course offered by University of Sussex , you will join a friendly and constructive learning environment that encourages effective communication in Japanese, whilst making the learning process enjoyable and rewarding.

Goldsmiths, University of London's Learn Chinese Music - Erhu (Chinese Fiddle) course is for anyone who has an interest in music or Chinese culture. If you are a beginner in studying music, our professional music instructor will guide you through the basics.

Goldsmiths, University of London's Mandarin Chinese for Beginners is a beginner’s course in Mandarin Chinese suitable for those with no prior/some experience of the language.

Goldsmiths, University of London's  Chinese Ribbon and Fan Dance10-week course will give students an introduction to the Chinese art of Ribbon dance and fan dance. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in Chinese dance.

Qingdao University of Science and Technology have three grades of Long-term Chinese Language Program for international students with different Chinese levels: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced programs. 

Pack your bags — and your Mandarin Chinese! Mandarin - Language for Travel at International House is a practical course that helps you speak with confidence on holiday or work trips.

Beginners Japanese at International House is a course for students who have never studied the language before.

In the Southeast Asian Architecture programme at Study In Bali, you’ll spend 15 transformative weeks diving deep into Southeast Asia’s architectural heritage.

In the Business Opportunities in Thailand course offered by Thammasat University you will study social and business cultures, business customs, common business situations, and business opportunities in Thailand. Company visits in Thailand are incorporated inthe course.

Spend a summer at the Chinese School and you’ll experience the single most effective method for rapid language acquisition: a total immersion environment with the Language Pledge®—a promise to read, write, listen, and speak only in your language of study. Middlebury Institute of International Studies offers the Chinese programme.

The Chinese Language Program at Zhejiang University of Technology is centered on the integrative Chinese language teaching for overseas students.

Live the Russian language and culture—from interpreting poetry and learning the balalaika to discussing post-Soviet politics and mastering etiquette—at the Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian. Middlebury Institute of International Studies offers the Russian programme.

Pre-Intermediate Japanese at International House is a course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level.

Pack your bags — and your Korean! Korean - Language for Travel at International House is a practical A1 course that helps you speak with confidence on holiday or work trips.