Studying at the Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies - Overview
Studying at the Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies at the University of Vienna means learning and working in an internationally recognised research environment with close personal support. As one of the University of Vienna’s smaller departments, we offer reliable study conditions without admission restrictions or waiting lists, as well as dedicated academic guidance throughout your studies, particularly for thesis projects.
Our programmes are academically rigorous, both linguistically and intellectually, and are designed for students with a strong interest in the field. Thanks to the department’s extensive international network and strong record of externally funded research, graduates are exceptionally well placed to pursue academic careers in research and higher education.
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Initial admission and general admission procedures are handled centrally by the University of Vienna’s Admission Office. Information on first-time admission and the admission process is available here:
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Master's Programme (MA): Languages and Cultures of South Asia
The Master's Programme Languages and Cultures of South Asia combines philological expertise with broader approaches from the humanities. Students explore the languages, literatures, philosophies, and religions of South Asia in relation to history, politics, society, and the arts, spanning periods from classical traditions to the contemporary world.
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Master's Programme (MA): Culture and Society in Modern South Asia
The interdisciplinary Master's Programme Culture and Society in Modern South Asia enables students to further develop their language skills in Hindi and Nepali. Drawing on both written sources and oral testimonies, students gain deeper insight into the cultural, linguistic, and social diversity of the South Asian subcontinent from the early modern period to the present day.
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Master's Programme (MA): Tibetology and Buddhist Studies
The Master's Programme Tibetology and Buddhist Studies enables students to develop advanced proficiency in Classical Tibetan and Sanskrit for the study of primary sources. Students acquire specialised knowledge of the cultural and social developments of Tibet and their premodern foundations, while exploring the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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Extension Curricula (EC)
The Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies offers a wide range of extension curricula for students enrolled in other degree programmes.
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