Buddhist College Singapore 新加坡佛学院

Course Structure and Curriculum:
English Course: Full time 5-year course, with 2 foundational years focusing on developing core English Language skills, followed by a 3-year undergraduate programme specializing in Theravada Buddhism conducted in English. Upon earning the required credits, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts’ degree by the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Chinese Course: Full time 5-year course, with 1 foundational year, followed by a 4-year undergraduate programme in Buddhism conducted in Chinese. Upon earning the required credits, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts’ degree by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand.
Teaching Staff
BCS has a well-established and experienced teaching team, especially our Buddhism lecturers, which consist of both Sangha members and lay-people with either Masters’ Degree or PhD qualifications.
Benefits All meals, accommodation and daily necessities will be provided by the college. Students will also receive a monthly allowance during their period of study at BCS.
Post Graduation Outlook Students shall return to their monasteries upon graduation. However, graduates who are interested to engage in further academic research may apply to the college for assistance to further their studies overseas.
Application Pre-requisites
- Ordained Buddhist monk aged 18 – 35 of all nationalities.
- Possess at least high school or equivalent qualifications (e.g. ‘A’-levels, vocational college or junior high graduate plus 3 year’s education at a Buddhist College).
- Healthy, no deformities and no visible or hidden disabilities and infectious diseases.
-No criminal record.