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MA South Asian Studies at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students in the academic programme “South Asian Studies” focus on historical, societal and current political and economic developments and events, as well as physiogeographical processes, in the countries of South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka as well as Tibet and the regions surrounding the Himalayas.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: South Asia Institute  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree programme provides students with numerous possible combinations and simultaneously emphasises a sound, disciplinary education in a chosen area of specialisation. The option of pursuing a doctorate after the academic programme is ensured by the choice of specialisation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: English. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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