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Bachelors in Religious Studies in Buddhism

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Program Overview

Interest in Buddhism in the Netherlands is growing strongly. More and more people benefit from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. In this bachelor course you will learn how different Buddhist traditions from Asia relate to Western modernity. Thereby the focus is on Theravada, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism.

Program Key Stats

€8700 (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility criteria

Additional Information & Requirements

A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO diploma, Transcript(s) of records, Curriculum Vitae, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL internet-based test: 92, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): grade A, B or C/ minimum score of 176, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): grade A, B or C/ minimum score of 176, State Examination Dutch as a second language, programme II (NT2-II), VU-NT2 Department, CNaVT Certificate.

Career Options

  • Public policy
  • Social service
  • Political work
  • Education
  • Historic preservation
  • Art conservation
  • Governmental work
Career options

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