Country guideStudy in India
Study options in India, including universities, course pathways, intake guidance, and application support for international students.
India at a glance
88 programsat 21 universities
- 45 bachelor's
- 39 master's
- 2 postgraduate certificate
- 2 postgraduate diploma
- Typical tuition
- ₹325,000–₹1,650,000 per year
- Common intakes
- Major and minor intakes vary by university
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
Universities in India
University of Bristol, Mumbai Campus
Mumbai Enterprise, India
6 programs · from ₹1,500,000/yr
University of Liverpool, Bengaluru Campus
Bengaluru, India
7 programs · from ₹1,150,000/yr
University of York, Mumbai Campus
Mumbai, India
9 programs · from ₹1,250,000/yr
Deakin University, GIFT City Campus
Gandhinagar, India
2 programs · from $26,400/yr
University of Wollongong, GIFT City Campus
Gandhinagar, India
5 programs · from $9,300/yr
Queen’s University Belfast, GIFT City Campus
Gandhinagar, India
6 programs · from $15,700/yr
University of Leicester, UK and The Apollo University
Chittoor & Leicester, India
3 programs · from ₹400,000/yr
University of South Wales, UK & RIIM Pune
Cardiff and RIIM Pune, India
6 programs · from ₹550,000/yr
Programs
Programs to consider in India
B. Sc - Biotechnology
Kalinga University
Bachelor's3 years$1,300
per year
BA (Hons) in Business and Management
University of York
Bachelor's3 years₹1,250,000
per year
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Fraser Valley India & University of the Fraser Valley (Twinning)
Bachelor's4 years₹699,504
per year
BEng Aeronautical Engineer
King's Cornerstone International College
Bachelor's4 years₹325,000
per year
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences
University of Liverpool
Bachelor's3 years₹1,150,000
per year
Bachelor of Business
King's Cornerstone International College
Bachelor's3 years$35,500
per year
BBA Business and Management
University of Leicester
Bachelor's3 years₹400,000
per year
BSc Data Science
University of Bristol
Bachelor's3 years₹1,500,000
per year
Studying in India: the essentials
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Why study in India?
- India gives international students access to 59 university options across 20 student locations.
- Students can compare programs by tuition, duration, intake timing, scholarship availability, and English language expectations.
- The iAdmission catalog helps families review universities, fees, documents, and application steps before submitting a profile.
- Program availability can be checked with a counsellor so students avoid applying to unsuitable or closed intakes.
Tuition fees in India
₹325,000–₹1,650,000a year · 50 programs on iAdmission
- Final tuition is confirmed by the university offer letter, invoice, scholarship decision, and intake.
- Clinical, laboratory, aviation, design, and specialist programs can cost more than general business or humanities routes.
Cost of living in India
- Living cost depends on the city, housing type, transport, insurance, food, and personal spending.
- Common student locations include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, British Columbia, Cardiff and RIIM Pune.
- Students should also budget for deposits, visa or residence fees, document translation, insurance, and travel.
Funding to ask about
- Merit-based awards
- Early application discounts
- University-specific scholarships
- Subject, faculty, or partner-funded reductions where available
Application documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- Valid passport
- Program-specific subject prerequisites
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter where required
- CV, portfolio, references, or interview for selected programs
English requirements
- English requirements vary by institution and program.
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, prior English-medium education, or internal university assessment may be accepted depending on the university.
- Healthcare, education, and regulated programs may require higher language scores or additional checks.
Intakes and deadlines
- Main and secondary intakes vary by university.
- Competitive programs should be started several months before the intended intake.
- Visa, residence, scholarship, and document legalization timelines should be included in the plan.
Student visa: the steps
- Receive a conditional or unconditional offer from the university
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit
- Prepare financial proof, academic documents, passport, insurance, and supporting forms
- Submit visa, residence, or entry documentation through the required official process
- Track the decision and prepare arrival, accommodation, and enrolment steps
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma, degree certificate, or school completion certificate
- English language proof where required
- CV or resume
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter
- Recommendation letters, portfolio, or interview documents where required
- Financial documents for visa or residence processing
Working while you study in India
- Part-time work options depend on visa conditions and local labour rules.
- Internships, placements, or work-integrated learning may be available in selected programs.
- Students should not rely on part-time income as the only way to pay tuition or living costs.
Student cities in India
Ahmedabad
2 universities and campuses
Bengaluru
1 university or campus
British Columbia
1 university or campus
Cardiff and RIIM Pune
1 university or campus
Chennai
1 university or campus
Chittoor & Leicester
1 university or campus
Delhi
1 university or campus
Gandhinagar
3 universities and campuses
Gurugram
1 university or campus
Questions about studying in India
How many universities are available in India?
The iAdmission catalog currently lists 59 university options for India. Availability can change by intake and program.
Can I apply to programs in India through iAdmission?
You can shortlist programs, review published requirements, prepare documents, and submit an application request through iAdmission. The institution and official authorities make the final decisions.
Are scholarships available in India?
Scholarship availability depends on the university, intake, program, academic profile, and deadlines. iAdmission can help identify suitable options before submission.