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A World To Explore
Offering a Range of Experience
- A center for study, research, and practical experience in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
- Faculty in more than 20 disciplines
- One of the nine federally-funded National Resource Centers for South Asian Studies
Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
- Undergraduate and Master’s concentrations in South Asia
- Advanced graduate degrees in social sciences and professional schools
- Strong interdisciplinary programs, including development studies, environmental and women’s studies
More than 110 Courses to Choose From
- Intensive language study in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Sanskrit, and Sinhala
- Alternating summer programs in Nepali and Sinhala
- Classes in more than 20 departments in many Cornell’s colleges
International Opportunities
- Affiliations in India and Nepal for study and research abroad
- Visiting scholars teach and conduct research at Cornell
Student Activities
- 10 Student organizations focused on South Asia
- Group-sponsored lectures, concerts, receptions, holiday celebrations, and art exhibits
Library Resources
- A major collection of Asian texts
- More than 290,000 volumes on South Asia
- Books and films in Western and South Asian languages
Sponsored Activities
- Weekly seminars
- Film series
- International Speakers
- Student Events
- Yearly Symposia