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University of Hamburg

Hamburg

Indology & Tibetology

Subjects: South Asian Studies;Culture;History

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
282 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
15.01.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
31.03.

Course description

The master's degree program in Indology and Tibetology is designed with a strong research focus, while also providing practical and professional knowledge. This course offers comprehensive insights into Indology and Tibetology, emphasizing key research and application areas. Students will learn to independently analyze primary sources in one of the program's languages, conduct theoretical and reflective research in their chosen field, and participate in scientific discussions across various cultural contexts. The program includes joint cross-sectional modules that teach essential methodological principles for future careers in professional practice, consulting, or research. Students can specialize in one of four areas: Indology with a focus on Sanskrit, Indology with a focus on Tamil studies, Indology with a focus on yoga studies, or Tibetology. Each specialization is pursued at a high academic level, ensuring a deep and nuanced understanding of the chosen subject. This program equips students with the skills needed to excel in their field, fostering an environment of trust, understanding, and inclusivity. The curriculum is clear and concise, avoiding complex language to ensure effective communication. By maintaining a balance of lexical richness and syntactic diversity, the program prepares students for both academic and professional success.

Program Information

Study Location Hamburg
Start Semester Summer, Winter
Study Form Part-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 282 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
15.01.
⏱️ Application Start Winter
15.02.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
31.03.

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Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR B2
IELTS 6.5
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

internationally recognized certificate of proficiency in English (equivalent to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), IELTS min. 6,5) (paper copy)

Qualification Requirements

For profile Indology with focus on Sanskrit, Yoga Studies or Tamil Studies: A Bachelor's degree „Sprachen und Kulturen des Indischen Subkontinents und Tibet“ from the Universität Hamburg or a comparable Bachelor of a German or officially recognized international academic institution in one of the following subjects: • Language and Culture of the Indian Subcontinent and Tibet (focus on Language, Literature, Religion, Philosophy or Language, Society), South Asian Studies, Indology, Asian Studies or an equivalent subject. • Alternatively a first qualifying degree of a German or officially recognized international academic institution in a subject with a minimum of 50 credit points (ECTS) in courses or modules in South Asian Studies.

Document Requirements

Printout of your online application • Degree certificate or provisional Transcript of Records If you are still studying when you apply and cannot yet provide a final certificate containing your grades, please submit your current Transcript of Records confirming your provisional grade point average. You will then need to submit your degree certificate by the end of the first semester of your master’s program. • Transcript(s) of Records (same as ‘Academic Transcript’ or ‘Marksheet’). If the relevance for the selected profile of the area (or sub-area) in which you completed your first University degree is not evident from the certificate, please enclose further certification (e.g. Transcript of Records). • Higher school certificate • Curriculum Vitae • Letter of motivation • All applicants who received their secondary education outside of U.K., Ireland, USA, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Australia and South Africa must provide an • required additional language certificates (paper copy)

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
Application directly at the University
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