Kathmandu University: Buddhist Studies at Ranjung Yeshe Institute Summer
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International Study Award (ISA)
The ISA provides a stipend for one credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.
Program Information
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Term
Summer
Language
English
Minimum Language Requirement
None
Area of Focus
Arts & Humanities
Structure
Study Center
Description
The Buddhist Studies summer program at Ranjung Yeshe Institute is a full immersion into the theory and practice of Buddhism. In the unique setting of a Buddhist monastery and a traditional retreat center, students are introduced to both classical Buddhist scholarship and meditation training. Yale students must participate in person, they cannot take any courses virtually.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.
Notes
Credit
Only the Buddhist Studies track is eligible for a SINGLE (1) general Yale credit as the meditation portion of the course is not eligible for credit transfer. The Tibetan, Sanskrit and Nepali language tracks are not eligible for Yale credit.