MAIS: East Asia faculty accepting new graduate students for 2026-2027

Applications for the M.A. in International Studies: East Asia program will close on January 31, 2026. More details on the Jackson School website.

Continue reading for the current list of faculty who are accepting new graduate students in 2026-2027:

China track | Full list of China faculty

• Professor David Bachman
• Professor Madeleine Yue Dong
• Associate Professor James Lin
• Professor Deborah Porter
• Professor Sasha Su-Ling Welland
• Professor Anand Yang 
• Assistant Professor Clair Yang 

Japan track | Full list of Japan faculty

• Professor Mark Metzler
• Professor Robert Pekkanen
• Professor Saadia Pekkanen

Korea track | Full list of Korea faculty

• Professor Yong-Chool Ha
• Assistant Professor Hajin Jun

Taiwan track | Full list of Taiwan faculty

• Professor David Bachman
• Professor Madeleine Yue Dong
• Associate Professor James Lin

Contact professors directly to inquire. Last updated December 2025.