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Study History in India 🇮🇳

India offers 50 History programs across 34 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$40k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

50 Programs
34 Universities
$1k–$40k/yr Tuition

Why India for History?

Living Cost

$4,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (23) PhD (19) Bachelor (8)

Top Universities for History in India

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi · National rank #2 · QS #558

MA in History · Master M.Phil./PhD in History · PhD PhD in History · PhD
University of Delhi

Delhi · National rank #5 · QS #328

Master of Arts in History · Master Master of Arts History · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History · PhD
Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi · National rank #5 · QS #1001

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History · Bachelor
University of Calcutta

Kolkata · National rank #13 · QS #751

Master of Arts in History · Master
Loyola College, Chennai

Chennai · National rank #14

PhD in History · PhD
Mumbai University

Mumbai · National rank #17 · QS #664

Doctor of Philosophy in History · PhD
University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad · National rank #18 · QS #801

Ph.D. in History · PhD M.Phil. in History · Master M.A. in History · Master
Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh · National rank #19 · QS #1001

PhD in History · PhD Master of Arts in History · Master
University of Rajasthan

Jaipur · National rank #20

Master of Arts (MA) in History · Master
Kerala University

Thiruvananthapuram · National rank #25

Master of Arts in History · Master
Osmania University

Hyderabad · National rank #30 · QS #1201

Master of Arts in History · Master
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Bareilly · National rank #33

Bachelor of Arts in History · Bachelor
Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra · National rank #35

Bachelor of Arts in History · Bachelor Master of Arts in History · Master Doctor of Philosophy in History · PhD
Panjab University

Chandigarh · National rank #35 · QS #901

Master of Arts in History · Master
Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli · National rank #36

M.A. History · Master Master of Arts in History · Master
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Kottayam · National rank #37

Master of Arts in History · Master
Guru Nanak Dev University

Amritsar · National rank #38

Master of Arts in History · Master
Andhra University

Visakhapatnam · National rank #41

Master of Arts in History · Master
Shivaji University

Kolhapur · National rank #45

Doctor of Philosophy in History · PhD
Bharathiar University

Coimbatore · National rank #46

Master of Arts in History · Master

All Programs

Bachelor of Arts in History

Kurukshetra University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in History

Kurukshetra University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Kurukshetra University

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Calicut University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in History

Calicut University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in History

University of Delhi

Master

Master of Arts History

University of Delhi

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History

University of Delhi

PhD

Ph.D. in History

University of Hyderabad

PhD

M.Phil. in History

University of Hyderabad

Master

M.A. in History

University of Hyderabad

Master

Master of Arts in History

Guru Nanak Dev University

Master

PhD in History

Aligarh Muslim University

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Aligarh Muslim University

Master

MA in History

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master

M.Phil./PhD in History

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

PhD in History

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Presidency University, Kolkata

Master

PhD in History

Presidency University, Kolkata

PhD

PhD in History

Loyola College, Chennai

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Shivaji University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History

Banaras Hindu University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in History

University of Calcutta

Master

PhD in History

Sambalpur University

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Madurai Kamaraj University

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Panjab University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History

University of Lucknow

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Andhra University

Master

PhD in History

Utkal University

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Osmania University

Master

PhD in History

University of Madras

PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Mumbai University

PhD

PhD in History

Punjabi University

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Punjabi University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in History

Punjabi University

Bachelor

M.A. History

Pondicherry University

Master

Master of Arts (MA) in History

University of Rajasthan

Master

Master of Arts in History

Kerala University

Master

PhD in History

Himachal Pradesh University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History

North Eastern Hill University

Bachelor

M.A. History

Bharathidasan University

Master

Master of Arts in History

Bharathiar University

Master

Master of Arts in History

Mahatma Gandhi University

Master

Master of Arts in History

Bharathidasan University

Master

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

PhD

Master of Arts in History

Bundelkhand University

Master

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History

Utkal University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in History

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Master

Bachelor of Arts in History

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in History

Presidency University, Kolkata

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study History in India?
Tuition for History programs in India ranges from $1k–$40k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $4k.
What are the English language requirements for History in India?
English-taught History programs in India typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many History programs are in India?
Abroadly lists 50 History programs at 34 universities across India. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is India a good country for History students?
India is a strong choice for History with 34 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Hindi/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for History in India?
In India, History programs are offered at: Bachelor (8 programs), Master (23 programs), PhD (19 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.