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South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology MasterSouth Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Classical Indology deals with cultural and religious history. The main focus in teaching and research is on the classical languages, cultures and religions, and literatures and philosophies of South Asia with a special emphasis on Sanskrit. The academic programme allows students to study the cultural and religious history of South Asia with a special emphasis on the acquisition of philological and ethno-Indological methods. The course covers a broad range of different topics with equal attention being paid to philosophical aspects as well as the cultural, social and political dimensions. Students' linguistic and interpretative skills are systematically honed in reading courses focussing on joint readings of texts in Sanskrit and Pali.
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Classical Indology deals with cultural and religious history. The main focus in teaching and research is on the classical languages, cultures and religions, and literatures and philosophies of South Asia with a special emphasis on Sanskrit. The academic programme allows students to study the cultural and religious history of South Asia with a special emphasis on the acquisition of philological and ethno-Indological methods. The course covers a broad range of different topics with equal attention being paid to philosophical aspects as well as the cultural, social and political dimensions. Students' linguistic and interpretative skills are systematically honed in reading courses focussing on joint readings of texts in Sanskrit and Pali.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

South Asian Cultural and Religious History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology Master at Universität Heidelberg

Is South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology Master at Universität Heidelberg taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology Master programme cost?

161 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology Master at Universität Heidelberg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology Master?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Heidelberg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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