Program Overview
The Tibetan Studies at University of Hamburg is a MA programme in Humanities 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 Tibetan Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tibetan 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
- Tibetan Philology and Textual Criticism
- Religious and Cultural History of Tibet
- Approaches to Research within International South and Central Asian Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of the International Bachelor of Arts in the Languages and Cultures of the Indian Subcontinent and Tibet at Universität Hamburg with a focus on tibetology, or a comparable degree from another German or international university,
or - a first degree in any other subject comprising lectures or modules in tibetology.
- Proficiency in classical Tibetan.
- Proficiency in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
