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The South Asia Program (SAP) is an interdisciplinary hub for Cornell students, faculty, staff, community members, and academic visitors. The U.S. Department of Education has designated SAP as a National Resource Center for South Asia, one of just eight in the United States.   (Photo: Nipun Prabhakar)

Highlights

Our 2025 Bulletin includes articles about Afghan students at Cornell, a student's India internship, a Visiting Scholar's poem, and community college outreach. 
Check out the array of South Asia area studies and language courses offered in the Fall 2025 semester.

Rohit Lamba, SAP

Natasha Suresh Raheja, SAP

Study Abroad Opportunity
Ashoka University is a leading liberal arts university in Sonipat, India, serving 4,500 domestic and international students. As a Cornell Global Hubs partner, Ashoka fosters high-impact opportunities and international exchange for Cornell students.
Major
A major in Asian Studies is rewarding for students of all backgrounds, as the global presence of Asia becomes ever more visible.
Study Abroad Opportunity
Are you interested in the intersection of mental health and culture, global health, and community engagement? Do you want to gain field research skills and learn about indigenous communities in South India’s beautiful and fragile Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve?
Minor
Minor in East Asian studies, South Asian studies, Southeast Asian studies, or Sanskrit studies—with support from Einaudi's programs.

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