Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS)
Sarnath Rd, VAranasi,
221007 Uttar Pradesh, India
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About
Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS), established in 1967 and granted deemed-university status in 1988, is a distinctive institution in Sarnath (Varanasi), India, dedicated to preserving and advancing Tibetan culture, Buddhist philosophy, and Himalayan studies. Guided by values of scholarship, intercultural dialogue, and ethical responsibility, CUTS serves around 450 students supported by over 150 staff. It offers programmes from pre-university to doctoral levels across Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language and literature, Sowa-Rigpa (traditional Tibetan medicine), fine arts, astrology, and Himalayan culture. The university’s research focuses on Indo-Tibetan studies, manuscript restoration, cultural preservation, and traditional knowledge systems, supported by a serene, fully residential campus that fosters learning and global collaboration.
Sustainability at CUTS
CUTS demonstrates a deep commitment to sustainability through embedding environmental awareness, cultural heritage conservation and social responsibility into its teaching, research and campus life. The institution fosters learning that connects traditional wisdom with contemporary challenges, encourages faculty and student research into sustainable indigenous knowledge systems, and promotes campus practices that reflect ethical stewardship of people and planet - aligning broadly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by advancing inclusive education, cultural preservation, health and well-being, and ecological resilience.
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