Study in India 🇮🇳
80 Universities
1,000 Programs
$1k–$15k/yr Tuition
India is home to 80 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $1k–$15k/yr — some of the most affordable in the world. The primary language of instruction is Hindi/English, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in India
Ahmedabad
1 university
Aligarh
1 university
Amritsar
1 university
Bangalore
2 universities
Bareilly
1 university
Belagavi
1 university
Bhopal
1 university
Bhubaneswar
3 universities
Chandigarh
1 university
Chennai
6 universities
Coimbatore
2 universities
Delhi
8 universities
Guwahati
1 university
Hyderabad
4 universities
Indore
1 university
Jaipur
1 university
Jhansi
1 university
Kharagpur
1 university
Kolhapur
1 university
Kolkata
3 universities
Kottayam
2 universities
Kurukshetra
1 university
Lucknow
1 university
Manipal
1 university
Meerut
1 university
Mumbai
5 universities
Noida
1 university
Patiala
2 universities
Phagwara
1 university
Pilani
1 university
Puducherry
1 university
Pune
2 universities
Roorkee
1 university
Shillong
1 university
Shimla
1 university
Srinagar
1 university
Surathkal
1 university
Tezpur
1 university
Thanjavur
1 university
Tiruchirappalli
3 universities
Varanasi
1 university
Vellore
1 university
Universities in India
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, 🇮🇳 India
Public $3k - $8k/yr
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Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore, 🇮🇳 India
Public $2k - $7k/yr
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Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, 🇮🇳 India
Private $3.5k - $10k/yr
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Delhi, 🇮🇳 India
Public $3k - $8k/yr 
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Jawaharlal Nehru University
Delhi, 🇮🇳 India
Public $1k - $4k/yr
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, 🇮🇳 India
Private $4k - $12k/yr
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, 🇮🇳 India
Public $3k - $8k/yr 
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Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi, 🇮🇳 India
Public $1k - $4k/yr 
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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, 🇮🇳 India
Public $3k - $8k/yr 
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University of Delhi
Delhi, 🇮🇳 India
Public $1.5k - $5k/yr
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, 🇮🇳 India
Public $2.5k - $7.5k/yr
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Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, 🇮🇳 India
Public $1.2k - $4.5k/yr
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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, 🇮🇳 India
Public $2.8k - $7.8k/yr
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Pilani, 🇮🇳 India
Private $3.2k - $9.5k/yr
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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Hyderabad, 🇮🇳 India
Public $3k - $8k/yr 
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Delhi, 🇮🇳 India
Public $4k - $9k/yr
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, 🇮🇳 India
Private Non-Profit $3k - $9k/yr
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Jadavpur University
Kolkata, 🇮🇳 India
Public $1k - $4k/yr
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National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, 🇮🇳 India
Public $1.5k - $5k/yr 
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National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, 🇮🇳 India
Public $2.2k - $6.5k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in India?
Tuition in India ranges from $1k–$15k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $4,000.
How many universities are in India?
Abroadly lists 80 universities across 42 cities in India, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Hindi/English to study in India?
While Hindi/English is the official language of India, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in India?
The most popular fields for international students in India include: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Physics. India is particularly renowned for its programs in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering.