Application for Certificate Course, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies are now open for the coming academic year 2015/2016.
A. Programs available for registration:
• Certificate Course:
Chinese Preparatory Course and Chinese Monastic Training
English Preparatory Course and Chinese Monastic Training
• 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)
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (e-Learning in English and Chinese Medium)
• Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies
B. Entry Qualifications:
Certificate Course and 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.
(Schedule of time and venue for the exam varies from country to country.)
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 and health report.
• 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/enrollment)
Please address all your duly completed forms to:
(1) By e-mail: studentaffairs@ibc.ac.th ; enquire@ibc.ac.th
(2) By post:
Office of Admission
International Buddhist College
442/1, Mu 1, Mueang Pak Subdistrict,
Pakthongchai District, Nakhon Ratchasima,
Thailand 30150
F. Educational Assistance
Candidates who need financial support can apply to the Klintiendharm Foundation for educational assistance.
Please address your Bursary Application Form and other supporting documents to the above mentioned e-mail and address.
Your Bursary application will be directed to the Klintiendharm Foundation for consideration. For more details on IBC educational assistance, please visit our website at http://ibc.ac.th/en/Bursary
Last day of application: March 31, 2015 (Tuesday)
For more information please contact:
Tel & Fax.: +66 44 452 521 ; Mobile: +66 87 378 6856
E-mail: studentaffairs@ibc.ac.th ; enquire@ibc.ac.th