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MA Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Traditions at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught consecutive master's programme giving in-depth knowledge of Buddhism and contemplative traditions past and present, with training in one of the Buddhist source languages (Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Mongolian).

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Indologie und Zentralasienwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Basic training in a Buddhist source language combined with in-depth study of Buddhist traditions.

Career pathways

Academic work at universities, also combined with a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in religious studies, regional or cultural studies, ethnology or a subject with a specific Buddhism focus; modules worth at least 30 credit points with a Buddhism focus or equivalent knowledge; English at CEFR B2. The faculty checks the requirements and issues a decision. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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