Dr. Volker Grabowsky

Professor

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Biography

Volker Grabowsky has been a professor for Thai Language and Culture since the winter semester of 2009. He heads the Department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures at the Asia-Africa Institute of the University of Hamburg. His research focuses on the history and culture of ethnic Thai groups in Southeast Asia, as well as in Southwest China. He has a keen interest in Laotian language and culture, laotian Buddhism, and the manuscript cultures of Lan Na, Laos, and Sipsong Panna. Additionally, he studies modern Cambodian history, contributing significantly to the understanding of these regions' cultural and historical dynamics.

Research Interests

Thai Language and Culture History and Culture of Ethnic Thai Groups Laotian Language and Culture Laotian Buddhism Manuscript Cultures of Lan Na Modern Cambodian History

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).