Chapter II · Asia

Study abroad inIndia

India offers programmes in public health, development studies, religion, philosophy and languages in a country of enormous cultural range. Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Jaipur and Hyderabad are common bases, and liberal-arts universities such as Ashoka host exchange students. The Study in India portal handles applications for international degree students.

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Globe centred on India
Capital
New Delhi
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Academic year
July to April, in two semesters
Student visa
Student visa
Programmes
10
Universities
480

Programmes in India

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Bangalore · 2 programmes

Across India and multi-city

Universities in India

Selected institutions that take international or exchange students. 480 institutions in total, all listed in our India university directory.

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Questions about studying in India

How many study abroad programmes are there in India?

StudiesForeign currently lists 10 programmes in India from 9 providers, in cities including Bangalore. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.

What visa do I need to study in India?

Most international students staying for a semester or longer need a student visa. Requirements depend on your nationality and the length of your course, and EU or EEA citizens may have different rules in Europe. Check the official guidance at indianvisaonline.gov.in before you apply.

When does the academic year start in India?

The university year in India usually runs july to April, in two semesters. Provider programmes and summer schools follow their own calendars, so check each programme’s dates.

How many universities are there in India?

Our directory lists 480 universities and higher-education institutions in India, with links to their official websites.