The programme can be studied as a major (120CP / 100CP) or as a minor (20CP) to another major. As a minor several different combinations can be chosen to combine with your major subject.

The courses are organized in modules. There are compulsory modules and obligatory-electives. The M.A. programme comprises a combination of the following modules.

Compulsory modules

Obligatory-electives

Module Handbook (German)

Pre-requisites for admission

1. B.A. degree in the subject area of South Asian Studies or an equivalent degree in the subject area of humanities.
2. Proof of knowledge of Sanskrit, equivalent at least to four semester study of the language in a University or equivalent level institution. Or proof of knowledge of Sanskrit of an equivalent level gained otherwise. The admission committee may conduct a test to ascertain the adequate level of the knowledge of Sanskrit language.
3. German language proficieny of the A2 level by those applicants whose mother tongue is not German or who do not posses a high-school certificate from Germany.
4. English language proficiency of C1 level (at least 7 in IELTS-test or at least 67 in CAE-test or at least 95 points in TOEFL-test) by the applicants whose mother tongue is not English.

Applying for admission

1. Filled application form.
2. Marks Sheet or Transcript of Records of completed study programmes (B.A. / Diploma etc.)
3. Certificate of B.A. / Diploma and High School
4. Tabular bio-data or curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages)
5. A motivation letter formulated by the applicant in which she/he mentions the grounds for her/his admission to this programme (min. one and max. two pages).
6. A signed statement that the applicant has formulated the motivation letter by herself/himself without any external help.

Enrolment and Fees

1. A fee of 171.80 euros is charged for studying at the University of Heidelberg. The amount is due at the beginning of each semester upon re-registration or must be paid as part of matriculation.
2. Starting from the winter semester 2017/18, international students from non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area - Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway) countries with a foreign university entrance qualification are required to pay a tuition fee of EUR 1500 per semester for Bachelor’s/Staatsexamen and consecutive Master’s degree programmes at all institutions of higher education in Baden-Württemberg (Germany).