Notice of Admission: Master’s Degree by Dissertation

Master’s Degree by Dissertation (MDD)

Academic Year: 2025/2026
Date of Publication: 28 May 2025

Lumbini Buddhist University’s Faculty of Buddhist Studies is pleased to announce admissions for its two-year, full-time Master’s Degree by Dissertation (MDD) program for the academic year 2025/2026.

This research-intensive and fully online program is designed for international students who wish to deepen their knowledge and engage in advanced study across disciplines including:

  • Buddhist Philosophy
  • History & Literature
  • Meditation & Psychology
  • Education & Culture
  • Archaeology & Applied Buddhism

Rooted in Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, this program offers a unique opportunity to pursue higher Buddhist studies within a spiritually rich and historically significant context.


✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • A Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Division or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Open exclusively to international students from all academic backgrounds.
  • Preference given to applicants with a background or interest in Buddhist Studies.

📄 Required Documents

  1. Completed application form
  2. Proof of application fee (Bank voucher or transaction code)
  3. Certified copy of Bachelor’s Degree
  4. Passport copy
  5. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Bio-data
  6. Recent passport-size photographs
  7. Research proposal (2 copies, 1500–2000 words) aligned with the intended dissertation topic

📝 Admission Process

  1. Evaluation of academic qualifications
  2. Online interview with an academic panel

💰 Program Fee Structure

  • International Monks/Nuns: NPR 1,70,000/-
  • SAARC Countries: NPR 2,55,000/-
  • Non-SAARC Countries: NPR 3,40,000/-

Bank Information for Payment:

  • Bank Name: Machhapuchchhre Bank Ltd.
  • Account Name: LBU DEAN OFFICE, LUMBINI-(INCOME)
  • Account Number: 1530088038200026

*For International Students Bank Name: Machhapuchchhre Bank Ltd Swift Code: MBLNNPKA


📅 Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
  • Program Start Date: 08 August 2025

📌 Limited Seats Available – Only 15 Students Will Be Admitted


📥 Notice


📥 Apply Now

🔗 www.lbu.edu.np
📧 Email: [email protected]


📞 Contact for Inquiries

Mr. Kamal Thapa
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
📱 +977-9857043887

Mail: [email protected]

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