Dr. Fuyubi Nakamura

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fuyubi Nakamura is a socio-cultural anthropologist trained at the University of Oxford. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia and serves as Curator for Asia at the Museum of Anthropology. Her work primarily focuses on the intersections of museum studies and visual anthropology, exploring how cultural representations are crafted and perceived in contemporary contexts. Additionally, she is an Associate Member of the Department of Anthropology, contributing to both teaching and research initiatives. Through her diverse academic background and curatorial experiences, Nakamura engages with complex cultural narratives and promotes an understanding of Asian cultural dynamics within a global context.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.