There are certain significant facts about Asian Studies faculty at most universities (including UPEI). For example, most Asian Studies scholar-teachers have travelled extensively or lived in Asia; therefore, they are able to include first-hand cultural and scholarly accounts and personal illustrations in their classroom discussions. They belong to the various disciplines of humanities and social sciences and are highly knowledgeable of Asian peoples, languages, ideas, beliefs, values, societies, ethos, and cultures. Not only are they trained in discipline-focused scholarship and its methodology, they also handle comparative and interdisciplinary topics and issues. For this reason, most Asian Studies specialists can offer elementary core courses as well as advanced courses on comparative and cross-cultural topics.

Regarding research and scholarship, Asian Studies professors are active members of the learned societies and frequently present major conference papers, maintaining good contacts with various national and international communities of scholars. They also produce the original scholarly works of national and international calibre, demonstrating certain comparative and cross-cultural themes. Many of them have received national or international fellowships or recognition, and have served as special lecturers in Asian countries.

It is also common that Asian Studies faculty endeavour to bring to campus special intellectual and cultural events related to Asia, including guest speakers, film presentations, musical performances, and art exhibits. They also facilitate student fellowships, study abroad programs, and international internship programs, which are offered by various Asian countries including Japan.