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Study program
University
City

Leipzig University
Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Traditions
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Religious Studies, Theology, Religion
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 31 May/15 Sep
Summer semester: 31 Dec/15 Mar
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Summer Semester: April
- Starting
- Both semesters
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- students from All countries except for Germany: uni-assiststudents from Germany: directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in religious studies, regional studies, or cultural studies field.
Evidence of coursework related to Buddhism totaling 30 credits or equivalent is required.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min B2
UNIcert
min II
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
All applicants must submit proof of their prior knowledge of Sanskrit and Tibetan.
Application & Admission
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How to apply via uni-assist
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
students from All countries except for Germany: uni-assiststudents from Germany: directly at the University
Application Fee:
For the application via uni-assist: € 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
To check the subject-specific admission requirements, please apply directly to the Institute of South and Central Asian Studies with the following documents:
- Letter of motivation (motivation for the application, previous knowledge in Buddhist studies, [if applicable] your previous knowledge in Sanskrit and/or Tibetan).
- Curriculum vitae.
- BA certificate (or if not yet available, an overview of studies with grades [Transcript of Records], as well as confirmation of when you will complete the BA program).
Send your application to the secretary's office at indsekr(at)uni-leipzig.de
Simultaneously, you will need to apply to Leipzig University.