[WA-UW] Oriental Studies - Inner Asia: Mongolian and Tibetan Studies, full-time, second cycle

Inner Asia, with Mongolia and Tibet, is a region of fascinating cultures. This is where the Mongol Empire and Tibetan civilization came into being. The interdisciplinary program of studies acquaints with the history of the region, languages used in the past and at present (Mongolian and Tibetan) as well as with many aspects of culture, including religion (Buddhism, Shamanism), literature and art.

The program has been based on many years of experience and practice in teaching and researching problems of the region of Inner Asia, particularly Mongolia and Tibet.

The program runs for two years (four semesters). All classes are offered in English.

Teaching staff consists of scholars who are experts in the field. Language classes are conducted by native speakers. Additionally, in order to upgrade their qualification and language skills, students have the possibility to travel to Mongolia for a language or research training.

The graduates will be qualified to take up posts in public administration, universities, national or international institutions and organizations, especially within the domain of culture.

In order to receive the Master's degree (official title, in Polish Magister), the graduates will be required to write a Master's thesis and pass the examination.

More detailed information on the program of the studies and the field can be found at: www.siap.uw.edu.pl

Admission rules

The condition to admission to the list of students is to get at least half of the points that can be obtained from the exam or the interview, whereas the result must also qualify the candidate for the ranking list within the admission limit provided for the given registration round.

Basis of qualification:

Stationary qualification interview

Languages of conducting the qualification:

English, Mongolian or Tibetan

Exam range:

Oral exam in the English and the specialization language (Mongolian and/or Tibetan) at least at B2 level.

The number of points that can be obtained: 100.

Deadlines

Qualification interview: 14th of July, 2023, 10:00 a.m.; Faculty of Oriental Studies, Nowy Świat 69 str., room 149 (3rd floor)

Announcement of results: 20th of July, 2023

Reception of documents:

• I round: 21st, 24th-25th of July, 2023
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 26th-27th of July, 2023
• III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 28th, 31st of July, 2023
• additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits

Required documents

List of required documents submitted by the candidates qualified for studies

Candidate from the Ukraine is exempted from the obligation of submitting legalization, apostille and sworn translation of high school/higher education diploma issued in foreign language. Candidate from the Ukraine submits regular translation of these documents. 

Limit of places available in this round of admission: 3