Center for Buddhist Studies

SUMMER COURSE APPLICATION

Deadline: Application to the summer programs runs from January 1 – May 15.

How to Apply

To apply to the summer programs at CBS, you must complete the following two steps:

Fill in the application form
Submit the application fee

Please note that only a limited number of students can be admitted to the summer programs. The admission process is continual and the program may fill prior to the deadline.

To proceed with your application, please follow the steps below.

Step 1 – Application Form

Click the link below to fill out the application form and submit it online. The application form consists of two parts: 1) The general application and 2) the essay. For the essay, you may consider writing it separately in a word processor and paste it into the essay portion of the application form.

Fill out the relevant application form here:

Step 2 – Application Fee

For Nepalese citizens the application fee is 500 rps, to be paid at the CBS office.

For international students the application fee is US $50. International students can pay the application fee online via Paypal at this button:

Or by sending a check to:

Rangjung Yeshe Institute
PO Box 21277
Kathmandu, Nepal

*Note: due to the time it takes for regular mail to reach Nepal, sending regular checks will delay your application process by 3 to 4 weeks.

Evaluation, Admission, and Notification

Once all components of the application have been received, the admissions committee will review the application.
Normally a decision on admission will be made within two weeks and students will be notified of the outcome via email.
Successful applicants must accept or decline the admissions offer within two weeks in an email reply.
To secure their place in the program, students who accept the admissions offer, must then:
- Submit full tuition for the summer program, or a deposit of US $500. The remainder of the tuition will be due on the first day of classes.