Modern Indian Studies
University of Göttingen · Göttingen, Europe
Duration
24 mo
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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. The MA in Modern Indian Studies is a single major, four-semester programme. As an international study programme that attracts students from around the world, all courses are conducted in English. To obtain a Master's degree, students must complete 120 credits, including a Master's thesis (30 credits). The Master's programme is designed to offer a great deal of flexibility, allowing students to develop and pursue their own interests and thematic focus within the five interdisciplinary categories. Aside from the two-semester introductory course on Interdisciplinary Studies of Modern India and a course in Academic Writing and Research (24 ECTS), and courses in modern Indian languages (12 ECTS), students are free to elect which courses they take and to choose the theoretical and analytical focus of their thesis. All students who choose a study focus will write the thesis in their chosen field. Students who do not choose a study focus are free to elect which courses they take and to choose the theoretical and analytical focus of their theses. German language skills are not required. However, international students interested in learning or improving their German may attend courses provided by the university. Up to 12 ECTS from these courses can go towards the Master's degree through the "Professionalisation" area. Students also have the option of completing a semester abroad. See the section on "Integrated study abroad unit(s)" for more information.
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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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
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Prerequisites
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 achievements in an internationally recognised test equivalent to C1 level (at least) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe (CEFR). Further information on the certificates to be submitted and possible exemptions can be found here.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
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 achievements in an internationally recognised test equivalent to C1 level (at least) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe (CEFR). Further information on the certificates to be submitted and possible exemptions can be found here. English: 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.
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