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Bachelor (BA) in Buddhist Studies | KU

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Overview

Kathmandu University Center of Buddhist Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies with Himalayan language from Rangjung Yeshe Institute. It provides knowledge in Buddhist philosophy, history and culture, and Himalayan language. It provides a meaningful understanding of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist traditions, historical and philosophical development, and the Tibetan approach to Buddhist philosophical studies. It will also give insights about spoken Himalayan languages like Tibetan, Sanskrit, and Nepali, with emphasis on both ways among philosophy and language.

Objectives

The major objectives of Bachelor (BA) in Buddhist Studies course offered by KU are as follows:

  • To familiarize with philosophy of Buddhism and to foster qualities of wisdom and compassion through study of it.
  • To produce efficient graduates who can deliver modern and traditional Buddhist philosophy through teaching, translation, publication, research, and practice
  • To realize the importance of divinity and spiritual practice and pursuit in the day to day life and changing the world through it
  • To preserve and protect the Buddha’s principle and use his glorious teachings for the benefit of humanity and living beings at large

Admission Requirements

The eligibility for Bachelor (BA) in Buddhist Studies program offered by KU are as follows:

  • Candidates must have to complete Higher Secondary School i.e. 10+2 from any stream are eligible to apply for the program
  • The applicants, who don’t have English as their native language and the applicants who don’t have BA degree from an English-medium university, must have to give TOEFL examination have to obtain minimum score of at least 55

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  • Candidates have to secure minimum score of 80 on the IBT, or have to get IELTS score of at least 6.0 and no score lower than 5.0 on any one band.
  • English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) is necessary for any candidate living in Nepal and not having satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS result and also not having 10+2 diploma or bachelor's degree from an English-speaking country
  • If the score is satisfactory, the applicant will be admitted to this bachelor level program
  • If the score is average, the applicant should pass Academic English and Advanced Study Methods Course

Fee Structure

The average fee for a program in Bachelor (BA) in Buddhist Studies typically ranges from NPR 300,000 – NPR 500,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.

Career and Scope

In today's showy world people are guided by physical pursuit and lust. People have left over divinity and spirituality. As a result, people are in illusion and darkness. People are exploited and misguided by this glamorous world, materialistic lifestyle, other people and by themselves as well. So, in order to walk in the path of virtue and righteousness, this degree is vital as well as integral. Undergraduates can become teachers, gurus, guides, and preacher in this field. Moreover, mediation has become one of the major attractions for the people all around the world; students can also find their careers in this field. They can be very good guides for helping in meditation. Apart from this, institutions and organizations working in the field of human psychology and mental health can hire these graduates. The prospects of students doing well in their career and study through Buddhist study lies beyond the country to international level.