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Welcome to the South Asia Institute...

The South Asia Institute at the University of Texas at Austin promotes the inter-disciplinary study of all aspects of modern and ancient South Asia.  In addition the Institute promotes the study of communities of South Asian origin wherever they may be found.  Through its support of individual and group research, specialized courses and training, library acquisitions, international conferences, community outreach, and weekly seminars, the Institute advances the latest knowledge about South Asia and extends awareness of this vital world region across all departments and programs on the UT campus. 

The College of Liberal Arts currently awards seven degrees in South Asian studies: B.A. and M.A. in Asian Studies; B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Asian Cultures and Languages; and two dual M.A. degrees with the McCombs School of Business and the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Spring 2008 South Asia Seminar Series

Learn more about the Spring 2008 South Asia Seminar Series...

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Learn more about the Sexuality workshop...

SPOTLIGHTS

DASE
South Asia Seminar Series now archived at DASE
UT faculty, staff and students can now view past seminars from their computer.

Nazar magazine
Nazar: A South Asian Perspective
A brand new on-campus publication that caters to the South Asian population at The University of Texas at Austin.

Patrick Olivelle
Patrick Olivelle featured on ABC Radio National
He was the ancient king of India who converted to Buddhism and initiated a sweeping moral reform. Legends of Asoka are numerous but it's only in the last century that his real history has become known as historian of Sanskrit literature at the University of Texas, Patrick Olivelle, explains.