Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College, Indonesia – Programmes Offered through Eurasian Campus
Pursue your higher education with Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College, a UGC-recognised foreign higher education institution and state Buddhist college in Indonesia, in collaboration with Eurasian Campus, Sri Lanka. Our bachelor’s degree and two-year master’s programmes offer Buddhist monks, Buddhist nuns and lay students opportunities to advance their knowledge in Religious Studies, Buddhist Education and Buddhist Counselling.
Students benefit from Sinhala–English bilingual teaching, with lecture sessions delivered by academics from both Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College and Eurasian Campus. Teaching is conducted fully online through live Zoom sessions, with lecture recordings provided for revision and flexible learning.
Our advanced Learning Management System (LMS) provides access to study materials, recorded lectures and academic resources. With local academic coordination and student support from Eurasian Campus, students can pursue international higher education while balancing their professional, personal and religious commitments.
1. BA in Religious Studies
The BA in Religious Studies, offered through Eurasian Campus in collaboration with Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College, Indonesia, provides a comprehensive understanding of religion and its relationship with philosophy, culture and society.
The programme develops critical thinking, analytical skills and intercultural understanding while encouraging students to examine the role of religious beliefs, traditions and practices in contemporary life. It is suitable for Buddhist monks, Buddhist nuns and lay students interested in religious scholarship, community development, religious education and further postgraduate study.
Delivered through Sinhala–English bilingual online learning, the programme combines live Zoom lectures with recorded sessions and access to academic resources through the LMS.
2. Bachelor of Buddhist Education (B.Ed)
The Bachelor of Buddhist Education (B.Ed) connects Buddhist educational philosophy with contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. Offered through Eurasian Campus in collaboration with Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College, Indonesia, the programme supports students seeking to strengthen their knowledge of Buddhist education and educational practice.
Students explore teaching methodology, curriculum development, educational psychology, ethics and values-based education. The programme is particularly suitable for teachers, Buddhist scholars, religious practitioners and individuals interested in Buddhist instruction, community education and further academic development.
Lecturers from both institutions contribute to the learning experience through Sinhala–English bilingual teaching, live online Zoom sessions, lecture recordings and LMS-supported study.
3. Master of Counselling – Buddhist Counselling
The Master of Counselling – Buddhist Counselling is a two-year master’s programme offered through Eurasian Campus in collaboration with Raden Wijaya State Buddhist College, Indonesia. It provides graduates with opportunities to deepen their understanding of counselling, human well-being and personal development through Buddhist principles and perspectives.
The programme encourages students to examine how Buddhist approaches can inform compassionate guidance, emotional well-being, spiritual development and community support. It is suitable for graduates interested in Buddhist counselling, education, religious leadership and related areas of academic inquiry.
Students learn through Sinhala–English bilingual online sessions, with teaching contributions from both institutions. Live Zoom lectures, recordings and access to the advanced LMS support flexible postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
For the BA in Religious Studies and Bachelor of Buddhist Education (B.Ed)
Applicants may be considered through any of the following pathways:
- G.C.E. Advanced Level: Three passes.
- Vocational qualifications: NVQ Level 4.
- Preparatory qualifications: An Advanced Certificate or Foundation Diploma.
- Work experience pathway: Three years of work experience, subject to assessment.
Admission through each pathway is subject to the relevant programme’s requirements and approval by the awarding institution. Applicants with prior qualifications may also be considered for advanced entry and credit transfer, following academic assessment.
For the Master of Counselling – Buddhist Counselling
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree acceptable to the awarding institution. Programme-specific eligibility and any alternative admission pathways must be confirmed with the admissions team.