Participants can choose to write their doctoral dissertations in either German or English. Supervision meetings, etc., can also be held in either language.
Colloquia, workshops, and all mandatory events are held in English.
Courses (not mandatory) are held mostly in German; some are held in English.
Some additional information concerning the above-mentioned information:
1 June (to start in October), 1 December (to start in April)
This doctoral programme focuses on the interdisciplinary study of Buddhism in its many forms within its historical, cultural, and social context. It is offered by the Centre for Buddhist Studies, which is comprised of faculty members from the departments of Chinese Studies, Indian and Tibetan Studies, Japanese Studies, Study of Religions, and Philosophy of Religion.
https://www.en.buddhismus-studien.uni-muenchen.de/index.html
Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.
The PhD programme offers a structured, research-oriented three-year doctoral study course in a specially designed curriculum. Intensive supervision as well as elements providing conference and teaching experience are also part of the programme. Additional support on administrative matters and personal skills development is offered by the LMU GraduateCenter (https://www.graduatecenter.lmu.de).
Part-time studies are possible.
Study abroad units are encouraged.
Basic fee of 75 EUR + additional fee for the Deutschland-Ticket
https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/abc-study-guide/semester-ticket/index.html
Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich are about 1,000–1,200 EUR per month.
We may be able to offer two scholarships a year. LMU Travel Grant, LMU Completion Grant
Academic admission requirements include an excellent degree ("Magister Artium", "Diplom", "Staatsexamen", Master of Arts [with thesis], "Maitrise", "Laurea", etc.) in Buddhist studies, the study of religions, (Asian) cultural studies, or (Asian) philosophy. In exceptional cases, an excellent BA degree can also be accepted.
Language requirements include sufficient knowledge of English and, depending on the dissertation project, German (or willingness to study German intensively) and an Asian language relevant for the study of Buddhism.
1 June (to start in October), 1 December (to start in April)
https://www.en.buddhismus-studien.uni-muenchen.de/applications/index.html
The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.
For further information, please visit the following link:
https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html.
Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and priced at 400-600 EUR per month.
Other support programmes include support by the coordinator of the programme and semester meetings. The International Office offers a support and integration programme to assist international students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs at LMU Munich.
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