Scheme of program Program structure for CAS MA Major (Document in German) (PDF, 77KB) Program structure for CAS MA Minor (Document in German) (PDF, 76KB)
Combination possibilities The Master's degree program in Central Asian Studies consists of a major with 90 ECTS credits and a minor with 30 ECTS credits. The major in Central Asian Studies can be combined with any minor subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern, with the exception of Central Asian Studies and Inter-Religious Studies. Structure Major ECTS Minor ECTS 90 30 Available minors
Deadlines Semester dates Current dates of the academic year and lecture periods of all degree courses incl. semester breaks and vacation New students Apply for a degree program Request for change of study program/s Current students Renewal of semester registration for the forthcoming semester Request for change of study program/s Registration for BeNeFri Request for leave of absence Request for removal from Student Registry for one of the following reasons: completion of studies, interruption of studies or dropping out of university Request for transfer from master's degree course to doctorate Request for extension of period of study
Requirements Individual academic requirements The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in Central Asian Studies (major): a) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in Science of Religion and an empirical focus on Buddhist Central Asia b) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in: Tibetology Mongolian Studies Central Asian Studies c) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in another branch of studies, provided that the master's degree can be successfully completed with an additional maximum 60 ECTS credits and that you can demonstrate proficiency in a Central Asian language. Additional attainments can either be admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program or admission requirements which must be fulfilled before admission to the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies. The bachelor's degree may not be more than ten years old. Exceptions are possible where justified. Language requirements At the time of application, you must provide evidence of language proficiency (degree from a university or equivalent institution) in one of the languages below. Or, if you are a native Mongolian or Tibetan speaker, you must successfully complete a four-hour examination: Languages: a) Tibetan b) Mongolian c) Chinese d) Uighur e) Uzbek and other Central Asian Turkic languages f) as an academic language for research: Reading ability in Russian Application and admission General admission requirements Application and admission with a Swiss degree Application and admission with an international degree For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Application and admission Application and admission Admission requirements Application deadlines Current UniBE students Apply for a change to the M A in Central Asian Studies, Universität Bern by self-service as part of the re-registration for the next semester. Renewal of semester registration → Self-service Recognition of academic achievements Procedure and timing of the renewal of semester registration Application with a Swiss degree Online application Assessment Steps from application to registration Application with an international degree Online application Steps from application to registration For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
