Two-year interdisciplinary master’s program integrating Buddhist philosophy with Himalayan history, culture, heritage, architecture, and conservation studies.
Description
MA in Buddhism and Himalayan Studies is a four-semester interdisciplinary program designed to provide systematic grounding in Buddhist philosophy, traditions, and Himalayan cultural heritage. The program situates Buddhism within cosmological, philosophical, historical, and social contexts of the Himalayan region. It integrates textual studies, philosophy, art and architecture, heritage conservation, languages, and field-based research. The curriculum is structured into two academic streams:
The program emphasizes analytical rigor, cross-cultural interpretation, language competence (Tibetan and Sanskrit), and applied research through thesis and project-based learning.
Academic Focus Areas
Tribhuvan University
The Institute of Engineering (IOE) entrance examination is the gateway to undergraduate engineering programs at Tribhuvan University. This highly competitive exam determines admission to BE programs in Civil, Computer, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture and more across TU constituent and affiliated colleges.
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University School of Engineering offers world-class engineering education with modern facilities. The KU entrance exam (KUCAT) is the gateway to programs including Computer, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Geomatics Engineering at Dhulikhel campus.
Pokhara University
Pokhara University offers BE programs through its School of Engineering and affiliated colleges across Nepal. The PU entrance examination determines admission to Civil, Computer, Electronics, Electrical, and other engineering programs.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal
University Grants Commission provides scholarships to increase access to higher education for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, Dalit students, children of martyrs and conflict victims, Mukta Kamlari, and Muslim women students.
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology provides scholarships for Nepali students to study abroad through bilateral agreements with countries like China, India, Bangladesh, Russia, Pakistan, Japan, and others.
Government of Nepal
Constitutional provision for 45% reserved scholarships across all higher education institutions. Quotas are allocated for women, Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, disabled, Muslim, and remote area students as per Nepal's inclusive education policy.