Βuddhist Studiеs

General Requirements:

1. University Degree:
   • Legally attested certificate of a university degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Licentiate).
   • The degree should be in a related field relevant to the chosen regional specialization.
2. English Proficiency:
   • All applicants whose mother tongue is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency equivalent to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Specific Requirements by Regional Specialization:

India:

• Bachelor's degree in "Sprachen und Kulturen des Indischen Subkontinents und Tibets" from Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree.
• Minimum of 30 ECTS in language courses in Sanskrit or Pali.
• Alternatively, a degree with 45 ECTS related to Buddhist Studies, Religious Studies, or Indology, including 30 ECTS in Sanskrit or Pali.
• If sufficient evidence for language competence is not provided, a placement test at Universität Hamburg must be passed.

Tibet:

• Bachelor's degree in "Sprachen und Kulturen des Indischen Subkontinents und Tibets" from Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree.
• Minimum of 30 ECTS in Classical Tibetan language courses.
• Alternatively, a degree with 45 ECTS related to Buddhist Studies, Religious Studies, or Tibetology, including 30 ECTS in Classical Tibetan.
• Tibetan native speakers need at least 20 ECTS in Classical Tibetan.
• A placement test at Universität Hamburg is available if language competence evidence is insufficient.

China:

• Bachelor's degree in "Ostasien" from Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree.
• Minimum of 50 ECTS in Chinese language courses.
• Evidence of substantial experience in reading classical Chinese (not required for native Chinese speakers).

Japan:

• Bachelor's degree in "Ostasien" from Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree.
• Proof of Japanese language competence:
  • 50 ECTS in Japanese language courses, or
  • 44 semester hours per week (SWS) of Japanese language courses, or
  • Passed the (old) level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), not older than two years.
• A placement test is available if none of the above documentation can be provided.
• German language competence is required for applicants whose native language is not Japanese.

Thailand:

• Bachelor's degree in "Sprache und Kultur Südostasiens" from Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree.
• Minimum of 25 ECTS in Thai language courses.
• Language competence proof is not required for native Thai speakers.

For specific queries and further details on the admission process, applicants are encouraged to contact the Program Director or visit the university's official website.