LHASA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The first group of Tibetan Buddhist nuns in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region were accredited "Chi Ram Pa," an academic title equivalent to a master's degree in Tibetan Buddhism, on Sunday.

Zhukang Tubdankezhub, president of the Tibetan Buddhist institute, presented graduation and degree certificates to 29 nuns at the graduation ceremony this year.

The new generation of monks and nuns now pursue in-depth studies of Tibetan Buddhism in fine conditions, which is something people in old Xizang couldn't have imagined, Zhukang Tubdankezhub said.

The nun department was founded in 2014 at the institute. In addition to Buddhist courses, the nun students also study courses including history, law and computer.

The 29 nuns took the sutra debating exam and thesis defense on June 20.

"I feel particularly lucky to have completed my studies and earned the 'Chi Ram Pa' title thanks to favorable policies, as well as my teachers and classmates," said Yeshe Drolma, one of the nuns.