Modern Indian Studies

Georg August Universitat Gottingen · Göttingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Göttingen
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<p>The study programme begins in the winter semester.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Citizens of a member state of the EU/EEA</strong> (European Economic Area) <strong>OR applicants with a Bachelor&#39;s degree from an EU/EEA country</strong> have to apply by <strong>15 May</strong> of the <strong>same</strong> calendar year.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Citizens of non-EU/non-EEA</strong> (European Economic Area) <strong>countries </strong>and <strong>without a Bachelor&#39;s degree from an EU/EEA country</strong> have to apply by <strong>15 November</strong> of the <strong>previous </strong>calendar year.</li> </ul>
Starts
Winter semester

Georg August Universitat Gottingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
MA in Modern Indian Studies Sufficient credits (at least 50 ECTS) in a related field are required. Related fields are development studies, geography, history, gender or diversity studies, Indian studies, Indology, Islam studies, ethnology or cultural anthropology, media studies, political science, religious studies, social and economic history, sociology or economics. Proof of proficiency in English is required (see details below). Applicants from India also need an APS certificate (applicant evaluation or Akademische Prüfstelle). This is a document that verifies proof of qualifications for immigration to Germany. Hence, before applying for a visa, individuals must have the APS certificate in hand. For the application, follow this link . The APS certificate is valid indefinitely and can be acquired before acceptance to the course. All students should complete the APS as soon as possible. More information on applications, documents required and fees can be found here . Application Please find more information about the application process here (including deadlines) and the ECTS system here . Language requirements: Candidates must prove sufficient knowledge in English by minimum achi
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The study programme begins in the winter semester. Citizens of a member state of the EU/EEA (European Economic Area) OR applicants with a Bachelor's degree from an EU/EEA country have to apply by 15 May of the same calendar year. Citizens of non-EU/non-EEA (European Economic Area) countries and without a Bachelor's degree from an EU/EEA country have to apply by 15 November of the previous calendar year.
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About this programme

The Master's in Modern Indian Studies is an interdisciplinary programme focusing on economic, political, social, and cultural developments in modern India. In the programme, students seek to address a number of fundamental questions about modern India, including: How does India’s cultural and religious diversity affect societal developments? How does the democratic system address issues of social inequality? How can the dynamics of economic development in a pluralistic society be understood? As looking for answers to profound questions such as these requires an interdisciplinary approach, there are five research groups at CeMIS: Society and Culture in Modern India State and Democracy in Modern India Indian Religions Modern Indian History Development Economics of India Students wishing to develop a stronger thematic specialisation can choose a study focus on one of the following: Anthropology of Power Historical Sociology The focus will be printed on the MA certificate.

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