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BA Buddhistische und Südasiatische Studien at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Covers the cultural and intellectual history of South Asia, mainly India and Tibet, from the beginnings to the present, with a focus on religions and literatures. Teaches the doctrine, spread and history of Buddhism and other Indian religions and the literatures of India and Tibet.

Faculty: Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Strong emphasis on language training in source languages such as Sanskrit, Classical Tibetan or a modern Indian language, alongside religion and literature.

Career pathways

Prepares for employability in many fields rather than one specific position, using abstraction, transfer and scientific method skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification; open admission (no admission restriction). 120 ECTS (combined with a minor subject).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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