| IWLP | Institution-Wide Language Programme (United Kingdom) |
| LOTE | languages other than English |
| MIALS | Melbourne Institute of Asian Languages and Societies |
| NALSAS | National Asian Languages and Studies in Australian Schools |
| NALSS | National Asian Languages Scholarships Scheme (Australia) |
| OSA | Oriental Society of Australia |
| PRC | People’s Republic of China |
| ROC | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| SPK | sociology of philosophical knowledge |
| THES | Times Higher Education Supplement |


