Presentation

Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-64 (Religion)

Venue:

Venice

Language:

English

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

Why choose this programme

1

the most comprehensive programme in Europe, covering all Buddhist Asia and specific regional religious cultures

2

teaching by specialists drawing on primary research and first-hand knowledge of the field

3

a thriving departmental research culture with a wealth of extra-curricular activities (conferences, lecture series, events) which will enhance your learning experience

Overview After graduation Where Contacts

Overview

The Master’s Degree in Buddhism and Asian Religions is your gateway to the rich religious and spiritual worlds of South and East Asia. Through an immersive exploration of Buddhism and regional traditions, you will gain the critical tools to read how religions express themselves through texts, art, material culture, and social practices.
From ancient origins to contemporary transformations, you won't just study these traditions—you will learn to interpret their voices, understand their evolving contexts, and build specialised expertise valued across academic, cultural, and international contexts.

Opinions

Lucia Dora Maria Dolce

Lucia Dora Maria Dolce

Programme coordinator

“Buddhism shaped a continent and changed world perspectives. Join us to discover its insights and enduring impact, in Asia and beyond! Our approach is critical, contextual and multi-disciplinary: attentive to local and transnational dimensions of Buddhism, it spans texts, ritual, visual culture, gender, history, politics, philosophy, and it values Asian scholarship as central to global understanding. This is the most comprehensive Buddhist Studies programme in Europe, in one of the world's most beautiful cities.”

International network, experience abroad and employment

Ca' Foscari has over 1,500 partnerships with international institutions, including programmes like Erasmus+ and Overseas, enabling students to study and intern abroad.

Ca' Foscari's Career Service guides you into the world of work with advice services, CV support, meetings with institutions and companies, and the search for and setup of training internships in Italy and abroad.

 

After graduation

Publishing, Media, and Cultural Heritage: you can work in publishing, journalism, and media, producing accurate content. You can also collaborate with museums, archives, and cultural institutions to manage, curate, and showcase religious and artistic heritage from Asia

Interreligious Relations: you can advise public and private organisations, NGOs, and religious institutions on navigating interreligious communication, organising educational outreach, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue

Academic and Advanced Research: you can pursue a PhD or a specialisation school

Where

Department of Asian and North African Studies
San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro 1686, Campo San Sebastiano, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Contacts

Linguistic Campus

ADiSS - Linguistic Campus
‌ Polo didattico San Basilio [ITA], dock no. 5, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.linguistico@unive.it
Linguistic area internships: stage.campuslingue@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campuslingue@unive.it

Services for students and appointment reservation

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/lmr11