Overview

Key Features

The program is of academic profile and is provided by the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the University of Warsaw, known for its 90-year experience in academic education about Asian/African cultures and languages. The Religions of Asia and Africa - Buddhism, Islam and Others programme at the University of Warsaw, conducted solely in English, is interdisciplinary in nature. It constitutes a unique combination of religious and Oriental studies within the discipline of culture and religious studies. Emphasis is placed on Buddhism and Islam which are contrasted with the background of other religions and in the context of their impact on society. In order to facilitate studying of Asian religions students learn one of the selected languages, Tibetan or Arabic, enabling them to better comprehend religious terminology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The methodology of religious studies

Religious doctrines of Buddhism and Islam

Other religions of Asia and Africa (religions of Ancient Egypt and Ancient East, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Shamanism, Alevism, Karaism) and history of their dissemination

Religious literature, arts and symbols, terminology, current issues and propagation of these religions in the West

Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

75

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warsaw, Poland

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Asian studies African studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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75

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Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of Bachelor, Master, engineer etc. degree certificates (diplomas) or equivalents may apply for admission to the first year of the second-cycles studies program.

In the open recruitment procedure, the following points will be taken into account:

grade point resulting from an interview conducted in English

overall grade point on the diploma

grade point average (GPA) for the entire period of studies

English language proficiency at least at B2 level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Free of charge.

Living costs

Warsaw

Poland

2247 - 3792 PLN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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