Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Traditions MA Leipzig University

All courses are held in English.

The Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Traditions Master's programme is an English-language consecutive Master's degree programme.

The programme includes basic training in one of the Buddhist source languages (Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Mongolian), combined with an in-depth study of Buddhist culture, history, and literature. Buddhist Studies offers you numerous starting points for contributions to contemporary social discourses and contributes to a deeper understanding of global cultural transfer and the transcultural interactions that accompany it.

In particular, you will be enabled to access and scientifically evaluate sources in the aforementioned languages, to conduct independent research, and to contribute to scientific and cultural communication. In addition, you will have the opportunity to acquire or deepen competencies in religious studies within the framework of the programme. The study programme is interdisciplinary, modules are offered in cooperation with Chinese Studies, Religious Studies and other subjects.

Applying via uni-assist with a university degree from abroad:

First and higher semesters of study without local admission restrictions (numerus clausus–NC):

• Winter semester: beginning of April–31 May
• Summer semester: beginning of November–31 December

Applying via AlmaWeb with a university degree from Germany for a Master’s programme with no local restrictions on admission (no NC):

• Winter semester: beginning of May–15 September
• Summer semester: beginning of December–15 March

In the first year of study, you will study two modules in a Buddhist source language in an introductory or in-depth way. In the second year of study, you will complete a research practicum, participate in a colloquium, and complete your Master's thesis. The practicum may include a language course, independent work on texts or objects, the application of philological or literary methods, or the writing of a study on a subject-specific topic.

You will be encouraged and supported to spend part of your studies abroad.

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No tuition fees

279.90 EUR per semester

• University degree with professional qualification in the field of religious, regional or cultural studies, ethnology or a subject with special reference to Buddhism
• Proof of study achievements / modules in the amount of at least 30 credit points with reference to Buddhism or equivalent knowledge
• Knowledge of English (see below)

The faculty will check whether the above-mentioned requirements have been met and will issue an official notification. This serves as proof of the corresponding admission requirements.

Knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Applying via uni-assist with a university degree from abroad:

First and higher semesters of study without local admission restrictions (numerus clausus–NC):

• Winter semester: beginning of April–31 May
• Summer semester: beginning of November–31 December

Applying via AlmaWeb with a university degree from Germany for a Master’s programme with no local restrictions on admission (no NC):

• Winter semester: beginning of May–15 September
• Summer semester: beginning of December–15 March

A limited number of auxiliary staff positions are available.

Our Welcome Centre offers advice and services covering all aspects of planning and managing your stay. It’s also a great way to make contact with colleagues at our university.

https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/international/teaching-and-research-at-leipzig-university/welcome-centre