Program Overview
The Asian Studies (India and South Asia Studies) at Aarhus University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Danish over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Asian Studies (India and South Asia Studies) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Danish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aarhus, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Asian Studies (India and South Asia Studies) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Study abroad (30 ECTS)
- Profile courses (30 ECTS)
- Internship (30 ECTS)
- Teaching
- Communication
- Culture and Globalisation
- Organisation and Entrepreneurship
- Analysis and Consultancy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programmes qualify students for admission to the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme in Asia studies (India/South Asia studies):
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programme in South Asia studies at Aarhus University (legal entitlement to admission)
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programme in modern India and South Asia studies (University of Copenhagen)
The following Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programmes also qualify students for admission to the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme in Asia studies (India/South Asia studies), A2 track specialising in social studies:
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programme in Asia studies (Indology) at the University of Copenhagen, providing that applicants have studied modern India (or South Asia) corresponding to at least 30 ECTS credits on the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programme
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programmes in the humanities or social sciences with a supplementary subject in South Asia studies (45 ECTS)
Subject to individual assessment, the board of studies may admit students with other Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees with a similar focus on the society and culture of India and South Asia (track A2) or with a knowledge of Hindi corresponding to Danish Bachelor\xc2\x92s level (track A1).
Legal entitlement to admission
Students of the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programme in South Asia studies at Aarhus University have the right to be admitted to the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme in Asia studies (India and South Asia studies) if they apply for admission with a view to continuing directly from the Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree programme to the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme. This legal entitlement only exists if applications are received on time by Aarhus University.
Language requirement
In addition to the above requirements, admission to the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme in Asia studies (India and South Asia studies) requires English at upper-secondary \xc2\x91B\xc2\x92 level or the equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aarhus University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aarhus University
Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus University (Danish: Aarhus Universitet) is a major public research university in Aarhus, Denmark. It’s one of the country’s leading institutions for higher education, known for academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Danish
- Duration 24 months