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Indologie (Hauptfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Indology at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Combination-bachelor major on the Indian cultural area through the original languages of the sources; the combination of Sanskrit and Hindi has proven successful.

Faculty: Fachbereich 10 Foreign-Language Philologies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; major subject (Hauptfach) of the combination bachelor; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Sanskrit as the most important ancient language and Hindi, with original-language sources.

Career pathways

Graduates can work with original-language sources on the literary, intellectual and religious history of the Indian cultural area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. One or two minor subjects must be chosen; cannot be combined with Indology (minor). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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