BA Buddhist Studies

B.A. PROGRAMS: 140-credit Program

Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies) majoring in Mahayana Buddhism.

B.A. Program is for 4 years and the subjects provided by university are here:- Check Curriculum of BA Program

Application Time:

15^th February — 16^th Mat 2010

Time: 1.00 p.m - 5.00 p.m.

The selection process will be conducted three times a year for the intakes in:

1. First semester (July-November).
2. Second semester (November-April).
3. Summer semester (April-June).

Duration of Education

Students in the program are required to attend classes for a minimum of 8 full semesters, but not longer than 16 full semesters. The program is designed for a B.A. Degree in Mahayana Studies. All graduates will be awarded a degree from the Mahachulalongkornrajavidayalaya University.

Qualifications for Admission

1. Students who hold a high school certificate or any education equivalent to the high school level which is qualified to enter an undergraduate level in their home countries;

2. Students who accomplished their study from College of Buddhism or holding equivalent qualification;

3. Students who practice and accomplished their study in their fifth level of Buddhist Scriptures;

4. Students who practice and accomplished their study in their fifth level of Buddhist Scriptures or holding equivalent qualification;

5. Abbots and teachers or those who have been appointed as teachers for not less than three years;

6. Students to have never been dismissed from graduate School;

7. Students are required to have good English skills.

8. Students with good health.

Remarks:

English proficiency is mandatory. English proficiency must be demonstrated by obtaining at least a First Certificate in English form British Council or a comparable level in other internationally recognized tests, such as TOEFL or TOEIC. The students also have the option to test at our on campus English Language Center in HatYai, Thailand. Those students who pass the Intermediate level will be provisionally accepted as students. They, however, are required to study an intensive English program conducted on campus until they are able to pass the advanced level.

N.B: The costs of the English lessons are the responsibility of the applicants.

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Entry Requirement only for Foreigners:

For Thai Applicants:

1. Official transcript from high school (M.6) or equivalent certificate;

2. Two recommendation letters from former teachers;

3. Two copies of the passport and two recent passport-sized photographs;

4. The Official Certificate (Nang Sue Suddhi) for monk & novices;

5. Two recent 11/2 inch-sized photographs.

For Foreign Applicants:

(Please note: All documents must be submitted in their original for and attached with a certified English translation.)

1. Official transcript from high school or equivalent certificate;

2. Two recommendation letters from former teachers;

3. Two copies of the passport and two recent passport-sized photographs;

4. Ordination documents for monk & novices;

5. Two recent 11/2 inch-sized photographs.

You can download Application Form here by clicking: BA Application Form.doc. (MS word document)

All required documents above should be mailed to the address below:

as stated below to the MPV Administration Office at:-

635/1 Thammanoonvithi Rd.

HatYai, Songkhla 90110,

Thailand.

Tel : (66-1) 896-8016 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (66-1) 896-8016 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fax: +66-74-235307

Or Email to MPV: mpvidayalai@gmail.com

The students must demonstrate English language proficiency as stated above. Students who do not have an acceptable level of English can be accepted on a provisional basis. Intensive English language courses are offered on campus. Students will be required to study English until they pass the advanced level.

Entering Thailand

Prior to enter Thailand, foreign students must obtain a letter from MPV to be presented to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate Authorities so that they can obtain a proper Non-Immigrant Student Visa. The Tourist Visa is NOT sufficient.
Entering Thailand without the proper Visa will necessitate exit from the country and re-entry.