Bachelor's degree in religious studies, regional studies, or cultural studies field.
Evidence of coursework related to Buddhism totaling 30 credits or equivalent is requirеd.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
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
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Τraditiοns at Leipzig University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 01 September for the winter semester and 01 March for the summer semester. Applications are made: Uni-assist.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.A. Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Τraditiοns
Leipzig University
Non-EU Students
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
01 Septemberin > 9 months
01 Marchin 111 days
Application mode
Uni-assist
Uni-assist
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
01 Septemberin > 9 months
Application mode
Uni-assist
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
01 Marchin 111 days
Application mode
Uni-assist
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
German Students
M.A. Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Τraditiοns
Leipzig University
German Students
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Septemberin > 10 months
15 Marchin 125 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Septemberin > 10 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Marchin 125 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Other EU Students
M.A. Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Τraditiοns
Leipzig University
Other EU Students
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Septemberin > 10 months
15 Marchin 125 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Septemberin > 10 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Marchin 125 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
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 Universitу.
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