Central Asian Studies, M.A. | University of Bern | Bern, Switzerland
24 months
Duration
1892 EUR/year
1512 EUR/year
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About

The Central Asian Studies program at the University of Bern addresses the languages and cultures of Central Asia. Central Asia encompasses both Islamic and Buddhist regions and cultures in inner Asia.

Overview

Key Features

The Central Asian Studies program at the University of Bern focuses on the Buddhist regions of Central Asia. The Bachelor program (BA) therefore provides students with basic knowledge about the social, cultural and religious history of Tibet and Mongolia up to and including the present, and also offers language instruction in Classical Tibetan or Uiguro-Mongolian script.

Language skills are intensified in the Master program (MA) and supplemented with the study of a second language from the region (Tibetan, Mongolian, Chinese, Persian, Uighur, Uzbek etc.). During the Master program, students are also introduced to current scholarly debates and encouraged to develop and critically evaluate their own points of view.

Programme Structure

  • The Master's degree program in Central Asian Studies consists of a major with 90 ECTS credits and a minor with 30 ECTS credits.
  • The major in Central Asian Studies can be combined with any minor subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern, with the exception of Central Asian Studies and Inter-Religious Studies.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English, German

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in Science of Religion and an empirical focus on Buddhist Central Asia​ 

 Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in:

  • Tibetology
  • Mongolian Studies
  • Central Asian Studies 

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in another branch of studies, provided that the master's degree can be successfully completed with an additional maximum 60 ECTS credits and that you can demonstrate proficiency in a Central Asian language.

Additional attainments can either be admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program or admission requirements which must be fulfilled before admission to the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1892 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 946 EUR per semester during 24 months.
  • National

    1512 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 756 EUR per semester during 24 months.

National: CHF 750 per semester International: CHF 750 per semester + CHF 200 per semester, in addition to the regular tuition fee = 950 CHF

Living costs for Bern

1655 - 2130 CHF /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Central Asian Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Heyning-Roelli Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available

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