Cultivating faithful servants for a global world through the wisdom of Buddhist Studies. World Bulgyo University combines American higher education structure with Buddhist wisdom, compassion, and practice.
Located in Los Angeles, WBU prepares students for scholarship, temple leadership, counseling, education, and global service.
Clear programs, transparent policies, and organized student services.
A refined learning environment rooted in wisdom, compassion, and practice.
Bilingual-friendly content for English and Korean speaking communities.
World Bulgyo University provides higher education and continuing training for monks, leaders, missionaries, counselors, writers, administrators, and Buddhist educators serving communities worldwide.
To produce faithful servants willing to serve as monks, teachers, missionaries, counselors, writers, and administrators for temples and religious organizations worldwide.
Wisdom, compassion, academic excellence, integrity, cultural pride, and care for all beings guide the university community.
WBU honors Buddhist and Korean spiritual heritage while presenting it with a modern, international, and accessible sensibility. Credits earned at WBU are subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.
Programs are structured for students preparing for temple leadership, Buddhist education, counseling, cultural service, or advanced academic study.
A foundational degree in Buddhist history, doctrine, literature, practice, and community service.
Advanced study for students developing scholarly, educational, and applied Buddhist leadership.
Rigorous doctoral formation in Buddhist thought, research, teaching, and institutional leadership.
An honorary distinction recognizing exceptional service to Buddhist education and society.
| Program | Entry Requirement | Required Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Buddhist Studies | High School Diploma | 120 Units |
| Master of Buddhist Studies | Bachelor's Degree | 48 Units |
| Doctor of Buddhist Studies | Master's Degree | 60 Units |
WBU connects classical Buddhist learning with the real needs of temples, families, students, and global communities.
Study meditation traditions, classical texts, interpretation, and Buddhist literary culture.
Prepare for compassionate care, pastoral guidance, and counseling in monastic and lay settings.
Develop skills for administration, ritual life, community education, and ethical institutional service.
Learn to teach, communicate, and share Buddhist values with clarity across cultures.
Student services are organized to help applicants, enrolled students, and graduates find the academic information they need quickly.
Request information, confirm admission requirements, or start an application for the Bachelor, Master, Doctor, or Honor Doctor program.
WBU presents policies in an organized format for students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.
Guidelines for disclosure, review, and management of personal, financial, or professional interests that may affect institutional duties.
Standards for honesty in coursework, research, examinations, citation, collaboration, and academic conduct.
Policies for access, privacy, correction, retention, and release of student education records.
Commitment to fair access, non-discrimination, and respectful treatment throughout university programs and activities.
Reporting procedures, support resources, investigation standards, and protections against retaliation.
Academic standing, grading, degree progress, attendance, registration, completion, and graduation requirements.
Address6464 Sunset Blvd. Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90028, U.S.A.
Phone(310) 787-9090
