Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) offers four-year, 120 unit, undergraduate degree programs in Buddhist Study & Practice, in Translation & Language Studies, and in Chinese Studies; and, Master’s degree programs in Buddhist Study & Practice, in Translation & Language Studies, and in Buddhist Education.  Undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of 12 units per semester; graduate students are required to take a minimum of 9 units per semester. DRBU does not offer correspondence courses at this time.

If you are an international student, please note that DRBU is unable to accept overseas students at this time.

Campus

DRBU main campus is situated in a Buddhist community, the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas (CTTB). Given the environment, we recommend that you first visit the campus to experience life here before applying. Our students keep a semi-monastic schedule waking up for the 4am morning ceremony along with working alongside the community.

The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas has regular events throughout the year ranging from Dharma Sessions (where you practice intensively from 4am-10pm) to Sutra Study retreats. This is the best way to see if DRBU is what you are looking for.

DRBU also has a branch campus in Berkeley, CA. Unlike the CTTB, DRBU-Berkeley does not have a residential component and most of the students also work. Most classes are scheduled in the evenings. Please take a look at our course schedule for the semester to see what classes are being offered.

How to Apply

Please fill out the forms below and send them to the following address with a $20 application fee.

DRBU Admissions Office
P.O. Box 217, Talmage, CA 95481-0217.

Application Forms

Ukiah Program*

Ukiah Bachelors Program Application

Ukiah Masters Program Application

*There is a residential requirement to the program in Ukiah, so you would also need to fill out the CTTB Resident application and sign the CTTB Regulations form, which are included in the zip folder.

Berkeley Program**

Berkeley Masters Program Application

**Please note that DRBU does not provide residential or dining facilities at the Berkeley campus. Students are expected to arrange for their own housing and meals.