Institute of Buddhist Studies
Founded in 1949, the Institute of Buddhist Studies is a Buddhist seminary and graduate school in Berkeley and a member of the Graduate Theological Union. IBS confers master’s degrees in Arts, Buddhist Studies, and Divinity. In addition, the institute offers specialized lessons in Buddhist studies, ministry, and chaplaincy. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, IBS features exchange programs in Japan and Taiwan.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
53
Classroom Sizes
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
