Overview

Buddhist Studies course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong aims to equip students with a basic understanding of Buddhism in its historical, local and global contexts with special reference to the major traditions of Mahāyāna Buddhism in East Asia and enables students to obtain a broad knowledge of Buddhist Studies as a discipline and a more specialized knowledge in a particular sub-field of concentration.

Students at Buddhist Studies course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

enhance the capability of academic enquiry, including the ability to think logically and critically, the ability to interpret, analyse and articulate sophisticated arguments in Buddhist Studies.

develop research skills in Buddhist Studies, including their competence in academic writing and presentation in order to prepare them for further academic research in Buddhist Studies.

develop a reflective and empathetic attitude in understanding Buddhism.

develop a positive life attitude so as to help the students foster a holistic outlook of life critically inspired by and informed with the Buddhist worldview.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduation Paper

Theory and Method in Buddhist Studies

Theories of Religious Studies

Studies on Chinese Buddhism

Pure Land Buddhism

Chan Buddhism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 5 other Masters in Christian Studies in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copies of transcripts (with grading scheme)

Copies of degree certificates

Copies of Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate issued by the CHESICC

Documents showing the applicant has fulfilled the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency Requirement

Copies of identity card or passport

Personal Statement (in Chinese)

Tuition Fee

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International

120800 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 120800 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

120800 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 120800 HKD per year during 12 months.

Part-time: HK$60,400 per annum

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /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

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