Application for Intensive English Program for Buddhist Scholars, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies are now open for the coming Academic Year 2016/2017.
A. Programs available for registration:
• Intensive English Program for Buddhist Scholars:
Three-year Certificate Course
• Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Pāli and Sanskrit Language and Literature
• Master Degree
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English and Chinese Medium)
• Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies
B. Entry Qualifications:
Intensive English Program for Buddhist Scholars
Student requirements:
1) Excellent scholarship in Buddhist studies and philosophy in their respective traditions.
2) Aspire to teach Buddhism in English or to be involved with translation projects.
3) May be monastic, ex-monastic or lay students.
4) Demonstrate proficiency in both their native language and the literary language of their tradition.
5) A1 level of English will be a prerequisite for all applicants.
6) Only serious students who have the motivation to commit for a minimum of three years to the program shall be considered, and priority will be given to those who wish to continue with the Intercultural Communication and Translation Program for another two years.
The application process will include all the usual documents for a college application: previous education and diplomas or certificates, letters of recommendation and essays. On top of this, final candidates will also be interviewed. Students will be asked how they plan to apply their training, and what their future aspirations are.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Program
• A certificate of high school (Grade 6) or equivalent.
• A Pass in the English Proficiency Test or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or its equivalent.
Master of Arts Degree Program (English and Chinese Medium)
• A four-year Bachelor Degree from a recognized or accredited tertiary institution, with a minimum grade point average of 2.75
• Or Level Nine of Pāli certificate (For domestic applicants)
• A Pass in the English Proficiency Test or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or its equivalent.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program (English and Chinese Medium)
• Holders of Master’s Degree or equivalent, with good academic records (GPA of 3.5 or higher )
• Academic background in Buddhist Studies or other related fields are not absolutely essential but an asset.
• Proficiency in the English language as indicated by a TOEFL score of at least 550 or its equivalent.
C. Eligibility for Entrance Qualifying Examination and Interview:
A candidate must submit his or her fully completed application and relevant forms prior to the Entrance Qualifying Examination to be eligible for this pre-qualifying examination.
D. Selection: Entrance Qualifying Examination and Interview:
Selection of candidates will be based on entrance examination, interview performance and required entry qualifications.
E. Application Submission:
Please submit your application with the required documents as listed below:
• Correct form for admission, medical report and recommendation letter;
• Photocopy of ID card (for Thai nationals only) or passport together with 2 passport-sized photos;
• For B.A. Applicant: (1) Certified copy of senior high school or above certificate; (2) Certified official academic transcript.
• For M.A. Applicant: (1) Certified copy of B.A. certificate of graduation; (2) Certified copy of official academic transcript.
• For Ph.D. Applicant: (1) Certified copy of B.A. and M.A. certificates of graduation; (2) Certified copy of all official academic transcripts.
(Please download all required forms from http://ibc.ac.th/en/admission/enrollment)
Please address all your duly completed forms to:
(1) By email: studentaffairs@ibc.ac.th
(2) By post:
Office of Admission
International Buddhist College (Sadao Campus）
88 Mu 2, Thung Mo Subdistrict,
Khuan Sato, Amphoe Sadao,
Songkhla 90240 Thailand.
F. Educational Assistance
Candidates who need financial support can apply to the Klintiendharm Foundation for educational assistance. Bursary application will be directed to the Klintiendharm Foundation for consideration. Foundation offers Metta Bursary i.e. 90% of the total fees payable to deserving new students. A bursary student has to pay remaining 10% fees to the IBC which is equivalent to 5,710 Baht for B.A. and 7,510 Baht for M.A. program. Obtainance of Metta Bursary for each subsequent academic year depends on the academic performance and conduct of the student.
Note: Bursary recipient will be asked to pay a caution fee (10,000Baht) to the Foundation. This caution fee will be refunded when he/she has successfully completed one full academic year in the program of studies. If the student drops out of the course or fails in the examinations, the caution fee will not be refunded.
Please address your Bursary Application Form and other supporting documents to the above mentioned e-mail and address. For more details on IBC educational assistance, please visit our website at http://ibc.ac.th/en/admission/bursary
For more information, please contact:
Tel. No.: +66-74-536202, +66-74-536203
Fax.: +66-74-536201
Mobile: +66-81-9593895
Email: studentaffairs@ibc.ac.th
Related pages:
http://ibc.ac.th/en/admission/enrollment
http://ibc.ac.th/en/programs
