Program Overview
The Study of Religions - South Asian Religions at University of Lausanne is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 18 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 Study of Religions - South Asian Religions programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 554 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 554 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Study of Religions - South Asian Religions 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
- Faculty of Theology and Sciences of Religions
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
- College of Religious Studies
- Master of Arts (MA) in the Study of Religions
- 90 or 120
- 3 semesters (max. 5 semesters) for 90 ECTS
- 4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) for 120 ECTS
- French. Research work may be done in English.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, a Bachelor of Theology, a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree awarded by UNIL\xc2\x92s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, with a minor in Religious Studies, a Bachelor of Arts with \xc2\xabHistory of Religions and Religious Studies\xc2\xbb as a discipline, a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree awarded by a Swiss university with 60 credits at least in the area of \xc2\xabReligious Studies\xc2\xbb, or a title judged to be equivalent.
Teaching language
- French. Research work may be done in English.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 554 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 554 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 554 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 554 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lausanne 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 University of Lausanne
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a prestigious public research institution in Switzerland, originally founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology. It transitioned into a university in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English, French
- Duration 18 months
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