Since the winter semester 2023/24, we have been offering the Bachelor’s degree programme “Indology / South Asian Studies” as both a major (BA-Hauptfach) and a minor (BA-Nebenfach). You can access the degree programme brochure here: Studiengangsflyer. Further information is available under Studies.
For general enquiries about the degree programme, please contact Dr. Frank Köhler or Prof. Dr. Heike Oberlin. For questions regarding individual courses, please contact the respective instructor directly by email (see People).
Indology at the University of Tübingen has a long tradition dating back to 1856. Today, it focuses on the history, cultures, and languages of the Indian subcontinent. In addition to its emphasis on the languages Hindi and Sanskrit, Tübingen Indology is distinguished by its focus on South India, particularly the state of Kerala and the Malayalam language (Gundert Chair). By exploring the historical roots of contemporary ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour—many of which reach far back into the past—Indology makes an important contribution to understanding present-day political, social, and economic developments.
As a small discipline (“Kleines Fach”), we offer an excellent learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty. We maintain active collaborations with institutions in India as well as with other India-related disciplines at the University of Tübingen, such as Social and Cultural Anthropology. In the field of International Economics, we also cooperate with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences in offering a joint interdisciplinary study programme.
