Overview

Modern Indian Studies from University of Göttingen is designed to offer students a great deal of flexibility, allowing them to develop and pursue their own interests within the categories mentioned above. As such, students are able to develop their own thematic focus and specific profile. Aside from the two-semester introductory course, Interdisciplinary Studies of Modern India (18 ECTS), students are free to elect which courses they take, and in discussion with their supervisor, the theoretical and analytical focus of their thesis. Students also learn a modern Indian language.

Careers

Those who have successfully completed a M.A. in Modern Indian Studies are qualified to work in Indian or transnational enterprises, in development cooperation, in associations, in administration and in government agencies, in NGOs, the tourism sector, as well as in media and communications. They may also choose to pursue an academic career in research and teaching. The Masters Programme serves as a qualification to enter a doctoral programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Metamorphoses of the Political

Religion

Inequality and Diversity

Labour and Capital in Modern India

Media and Public Spheres

Development Economics of India

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Asian studies View 22 other Masters in Asian studies in Germany

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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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Indian Studies, in Indology or variuous social sciences and humanities or in economics or geography with a total of at least 50 credits

Proof of language proficiency required for the degree programme

Statutory declaration (Eidesstattliche Versicherung)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Winter Semester Fee: €403.92

Summer Semester Fee:€344.25

Living costs for Göttingen

730 - 1100 EUR /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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