Bonn International Graduate School of Oriental and Asian Studies
BIGS-OAS investigates the cultures and societies of Asia and the Middle East in change through time and processes of global interaction.
Application Deadline:
July 1
Program Language:
English
Program Duration:
4 years
Doctoral Disciplines
- Arabic Studies
- Comparative Religious Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Indology
- Islamic Archaeology
- Islamic Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Mongolian Studies
- Oriental Art History
- East Asian History
- Sinology
- South Asian Studies
- Tibetan Studies
- Translation Studies
Type of Program
Faculties
Faculty of Arts
Short Description
The BIGS-OAS aims to provide a structured doctoral program for Oriental and Asian Studies doctoral students, to encourage their theoretical, methodological, and occupational competencies, to ensure them intensive support and preparation with their dissertation projects, and to offer ideal preparation in taking part in the international research community as a competent discussant. The participants of the Graduate School will complete their doctorate degree within four years.
Program Title
Bonn International Graduate School - Oriental and Asian Studies (BIGS-OAS)
Program Tenure
Permanent program (since 2008)
Contact
Franca Küffer M.A.
Program Coordinator
Also see
Planning Your Doctorate
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Financing the Doctorate
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Vacancies for Researchers
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