Columbia University, based in New York, NY offers a fully funded PhD in East Asian Languages and Cultures. The Doctor of Philosophy program, which requires a minimum of three years of study in an East Asian language for admittance, is designed to prepare qualified full-time students for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Students who are offered admission into the PhD program receive five years of full funding (covering tuition, stipend, and fees) from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Additional support may be provided depending on the circumstances.