Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Languages and Cultures of South Asia is a master’s programme at University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Arts, MA. University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
What you will study
What you study
This is a master's programme at the University of Vienna that centres on the languages and cultures of South Asia. The register description is short, but it is clear about the core: you work with sources in classical Sanskrit. From there you analyse literature, philosophy and religion, and you follow these strands up to the present day.
So expect a philological programme rather than a general area studies degree. Reading primary texts in the original language sits at the heart of it, and the questions you bring to those texts reach into literary, philosophical and religious history.
Admission, language and next steps
The register lists no entrance examination for this programme. Teaching is in German and English, so the programme is partly taught in English. Check with the university which parts are in which language before you plan your semester, and make sure your German and English are both good enough for the reading you will do.
The degree is a Master of Arts, MA, worth 120 ECTS and spread over two years, four semesters. There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply directly to the University of Vienna, and its own programme page gives the application period and the documents you need. As a public university, the University of Vienna charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Confirm the details on the university's page.
What the register says
Im Masterstudium Sprachen und Kulturen Südasiens arbeiten Studierende mit Quellen in klassischem Sanskrit und analysieren Literatur, Philosophie und Religion bis in die Gegenwart.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Academic research and doctoral study in South Asian studies, Indology or related fields
- Translation and editing, especially of Sanskrit and South Asian texts
- Cultural and educational work in museums, libraries and archives
- Teaching and language work in adult education or schools, depending on your prior qualifications
- Cultural mediation, publishing and cultural journalism
- Work in cultural institutes, NGOs or international organisations dealing with South Asia
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Languages and Cultures of South Asia taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Vienna. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at University of Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Vienna.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Vienna.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.
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