Established: 1967
Type: Government
Approved by: UGC, AICTE
Location: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Affiliation: —
Acharya (Shastri)
Acharya-Visharad (Postgraduate)
Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D)
Fields of Study:
Buddhist Philosophy
Tibetan
Sanskrit
Pali
Interdisciplinary Programs
As per institute norms
Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) is a government institute established in 1967. It is located in Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The institute is recognized as India’s premier institution for Tibetan Buddhist studies and higher education.
CIHTS offers Acharya (Shastri), Acharya-Visharad (PG), and Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D) programs in Buddhist Philosophy, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Pali, and interdisciplinary disciplines.
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