Overview

Outcomes

After having completed a Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at the University of Delhi, the candidates will become experts in different fields of Buddhist Studies.

Those of these experts who specialize in language-based courses, would become specialists in classical languages such as Chinese, Buddhist Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Pāli. These specialists would be capable of translating the sūtras from their originals into English and/or Hindi.

Those who specialize in history of Buddhism shall be able to work as experts in the field of Buddhist archaeology and history. All these experts shall be able to work as tour specialists, do the work of interpreters, translators or even go for further research in Buddhism and become teachers.

Above all, these specialists will be able to utilize their skills in the field of social engagement especially in social work, environmental protection, human and animal rights, and many issues related to present-day globalizing world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pāli Language and Literature
Buddhist Sanskrit Language and Literature
History of Indian Buddhism till the Beginning of Mauryan Period.
Indian Buddhist Philosophy
Buddhist Ethics
Socially Engaged Buddhism
Origin and Development of Mahāyāna Buddhism
Devotion in Chinese Buddhism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00

More details

National: All candidates must appear in the CUET. Foreign nationals seeking admission are exempted from entrance test.

Language

English

Credits

88 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Delhi, India

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 6 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in India

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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

Date of Birth Certificate
Document Supporting 12 years of School Education
Transcripts/ Marksheets and Degrees of academic credentials
Valid Certificate of TOEFL/Academic IELTS/ELPC
Proof of financial support for the duration of the Certificate/ Diploma/Under-Graduate/ Post-Graduate/ M.Phil./Ph.D. enrolment.
Recommendation letter from the parent University

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Funding

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