自1975年以来，亚洲研究学位课程一直帮助学生了解加拿大与亚洲的关系以及亚洲对加拿大的影响。该课程包括语言，文化，地理，历史和社会的研究，并方便学生旅行以亲身体验亚洲的部分地区。鼓励学生将亚洲研究作为辅修或第二专业，或者将重点放在中国或日本研究的辅修上。圣玛丽大学是大西洋省唯一提供全面的亚洲研究学位授予计划的机构。亚洲研究的学术背景将帮助学生为各种领域的职业做好准备，包括外交服务，国际贸易和工业以及中学和大学教育。
Pursuing Asian Studies will allow you to explore the people and culture of Asia while giving you the opportunity to learn foreign languages. All the while youll develop skills in comparative reasoning critical thinking communications and cultural sensitivity. By undertaking a multidisciplinary study of Asia you will cultivate an understanding of Asian societies. We have a particular focus on China and Japan but also offer courses related to Vietnam Korea and India.The Asian Studies program at Saint Mary's is the largest program of its kind east of Montreal. With a focus on Asia-related studies we offer courses in anthropology geography history language and religion. Through the University's many international agreements students can study overseas in China Japan and Korea.