
Modern Indian Studies
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
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CeMIS - The perfect place to study modern India
Seven Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
Do you wish to study, analyze, and understand how society, economics, politics, and culture in India are changing nowadays? The M.A. in Modern Indian Studies at the University of Göttingen is a unique program that studies various aspects of Indian modern society. Students are to select subjects amongst the themes of: âMetamorphoses of the Politicalâ, âReligionâ, âInequality and Diversityâ, âLabour and Capital in Modern Indiaâ, and âMedia and Public Spheresâ. Students have the option of completing a specialization in âDevelopment Economics of Indiaâ or "Anthropology of Power" within the M.A. program. It is also possible to complete the program without a specialization. Taught at the Center for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS) of the University of Göttingen, this masterâs degree is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop your career around modern Indian studies.
The M.A. in Modern Indian Studies is inÂtenÂded for holders of a first bachelorâs degree in one of the following related fields:
- Development studies
- Geography
- History
- Gender or diversity studies
- Indian studies
- Indology
- Islam studies
- Ethnology
- Cultural anthropology
- Media studies
- Political science
- Religious studies
- Social and economic history
- Sociology or
- Economics
It is ideal for those interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in modern Indian studies
Special Program Features
Be part of a unique Center for Indian Studies
The Center for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS) offers students a unique opportunity to study and research economic development, anthropology, history, Indology, religious studies, sociology, and political development of modern India. â More Info
Optional specializations: âDevelopment Economics of Indiaâ or âAnthropology of Powerâ
Students have the option of completing the M.A. in Modern Indian Studies with a study focus on âDevelopment Economics of Indiaâ or âAnthropology of Powerâ. It is also possible to complete the program without a specialization.
Get help from the Career Service
Students have the option to ask for support from the Careers Service in order to find internship opportunities. â More Info
A university of enlightenment and sciences
Studying at the University of Göttingen means being committed to research and the development of modern humanities and natural sciences. It is the same spirit that fostered its creation in the age of the Enlightenment (1737). Additionally, the nice campus and student life make studying in Göttingen a unique experience.
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Accreditations

ZEvA
ZEvA
The Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency is an independent private accreditation agency in the tertiary education sector which accredits and evaluates study programs in Germany, Europe, and beyond.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in âModern Indian Studiesâ are:
Previous bachelorâs degree (or equivalent) in one of the following related fields:
- Development studies
- Geography
- History
- Gender or diversity studies
- Indian studies
- Indology
- Islam studies
- Ethnology
- Cultural anthropology
- Media studies
- Political science
- Religious studies
- Social and economic history
- Sociology or
- Economics
Min ECTS required:
- 180 ECTS.
Note: Sufficient Credits (at least 50 ECTS) in a related field.
Students in their last semester who can show transcripts that they have completed 83% of their BA credit requirements can also apply.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
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Application Documents
Register and fill out our online portal (link on this website on the right side above; the link is only available during the application period) and upload all required documents. All required documents are listed on the application form. You will receive the application form and a link for uploading via email after you have registered via the online portal.
Single-handedly signed application of approval (will be submitted via email after successful registration).
Final record / degree certificate (Bachelor) (where required in certified copy) if the preliminary studies are concluded and the document is already at hand. The final record / degree certificate (Bachelor) can be handed in later. The high school diploma does not have to be uploaded!
Overview of previous examination results (Transcript of record, FlexNow overview for students having previously studied at Georg-August-University Göttingen) including credits (at least 150 ECTS at time of application) and average grade (the summary of achievements is necessary to prove that the admission requirements are fulfilled).
CV/ personal data sheet with references to educational background, language skills, internships and research experience.
A written motivation letter (up to two pages) from which the motivation for taking up the study is clearly recognizable.
Testimonials
Obviously, I really enjoyed the MA program at CeMIS, because I started on my Ph.D.âon manual scavengers in colonial Calcuttaâas soon as I finished. As an MA and Ph.D. student, CeMIS has provided me with an extremely stimulating and supportive intellectual environment, and most importantly for me, has allowed me to pursue my interests in modern India.
I founded my own Indo-German Consulting company at the beginning of 2017. Prior to that, I worked for different Indian companies, mostly in Tamil-Nadu. Before I started my studies at CeMIS, I was an ordinary law student at the University of Göttingen. But thanks to CeMIS, I developed a much deeper insight into Indian culture. This was essential for me and my life in India â on both a professional and academic level, not to mention in everyday life.
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Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Dr. Michael Dickhardt
Study Programme Coordinator - M.A. Study Advisor
Michael Dickhardt is our study coordinator and responsible for the study program. You can contact him at [email protected] or by telephone on +49-551-3920238 every Tuesday between 10 am-12 pm.
Contact Details:
+49 551 39-28949
[email protected]
Martin Ertelt
Applications
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3, Oeconomicum 1.114
37073 Göttingen
Contact Details:
+49 551 39 19730
Gina, Johan & Rohit
Current M.A. student advisors
Gina Roitman, Johan O. Muzhangody, and Mythili Chandrasekar are MA student advisors at CeMIS and they are happy to share their accumulated knowledge about the study program, the city of Göttingen, accommodation, visa issues, etc. with you. Being international students themselves, they know the questions one might have about student life in Germany and more specifically in Goettingen and at the Center for Modern Indian Studies. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact them.
Contact Details:
[email protected]
Karin Klenke
Coordinator of CeMIS
As the coordinator of CeMIS, Karin Klenke can help answer general questions about research and international cooperation at CeMIS. You can reach her by email [email protected].
Contact Details:
[email protected]
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