India has traditionally been seen as a country that sends rather than receives international students, but a large number of students from elsewhere are now choosing to study in India, with the country welcoming more than 30,000 international students every year. Keen to study in India? Click on the tabs below for information about top universities in India, popular cities for students, and how to apply for a student visa. Universities in India Student Cities in India Applications, Fees & Visas With the world’s second largest population after China, and a fast-growing and influential economy, it’s unsurprising that India’s higher education system has undergone rapid expansion over the past few decades. India now has one of the largest higher education systems in the world after China and the US – and, to an outsider, perhaps one of the most complex. There are thousands of colleges and universities in India to choose from, of many different types, sizes, specializations and origins, some state-run, others private. India’s higher education system was ranked 26th in the world in the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings 2018, and is especially well-known for the quality of its education in engineering and technology subjects, spearheaded by the Indian Institute of Science IISc Bangalore and the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology IITs. There are currently 23 of these, located around the country, focusing mainly on engineering, technology and science disciplines. A total of 75 top universities in India feature in the first ever QS India University Rankings, with mainly IITs in the top 10. Aside from the science and technology specialists, some of the highest-ranked comprehensive universities are the University of Hyderabad ranked seventh in India, the University of Delhi eighth, the University of Calcutta 11th and Jadavpur University 12th. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay IITB Part of the famed IIT group, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay IITB ranks first in the India ranking and 172nd in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings 2021. Despite its specialized focus, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay also offers courses in a selection of arts and humanities subjects. Located in the Powai neighborhood in the north-east of Mumbai formerly known as Bombay, IIT Bombay is one of India’s oldest universities, established in 1958, and caters to around 8,000 students. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is ranked internationally in a total of 17 subjects, with top 100 positions for computer science, several branches of engineering, materials sciences, and art and design. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi IITD Another of India’s leading specialized public institutions is the Institute of Technology Delhi, often shortened to IITD, which ranks fourth in the India rankings and 193rd in the world rankings. Classified by the government as an Institute of National Importance, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has a current enrolment of about 8,000 students at its 325-acre campus in the south of the city. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is internationally ranked for 14 subjects, performing best in the top 100 worldwide for computer science, civil and structural engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering. Indian Institute of Science IISc The Indian Institute of Science IISc is a public university ranked second in the QS India University Rankings and 185th in the 2019 world rankings. It also maintains a strong presence in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, ranking among the world’s top universities in 12 subjects. Of these, it performs best among the top 150 worldwide for materials sciences, chemical engineering and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and chemistry. Student cities in India India is without question one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries. In terms of religion, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism are all broadly practiced. And in terms of language, it’s difficult to imagine greater diversity – hundreds of dialects are used, and the 2001 census identified no less than 26 different mother tongues with more than a million speakers. As a student, you're likely to be based in one of India’s major cities – find out more below. Delhi It’s fair to say that Delhi has a reputation for being a little overwhelming. The governmental capital, New Delhi, is just one part of this sprawling metropolis the largest by area in India, and among the largest worldwide in the north of the country. However, it’s also widely agreed that exploration more than pays off. Delhi is packed with Indian culture both old and new, from 17th century mosques to the more contemporary but equally impressive Lotus Temple, and magnificent Mughal-era monuments to bustling modern-day marketplaces. Among the hundreds of colleges and universities in Delhi are the University of Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Mumbai India’s most populous city, Mumbai formerly Bombay is located on the west coast at the site of a large natural harbor. It’s known as the country’s commercial center, and home of the Indian entertainment sector – including the world-famous Bollywood film industry. Like many of India’s major cities, Mumbai consists largely of contrasts and extremes glistening skyscrapers and ancient bazaars, stylish nightspots and grungy bars, glamorous restaurants and simple-but-delicious street food – and probably most striking for the majority of visitors, great wealth in close proximity to large slums. Whatever you’re into – architecture, clubbing, food, art, live music – Mumbai has it all, including a good selection of higher education providers. Colleges and universities in Mumbai include the University of Mumbai, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, SNDT Women’s University, the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and S P Jain Institute of Management and Research. Bengaluru Third most populous city Bengaluru formerly called Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka, towards the south of India. It’s probably best known as the hub of India’s booming information technology sector, and its high concentration of tech companies has earned it comparisons to the US’s Silicon Valley. Culturally it may not be able to compete on the same scale as Delhi or Mumbai, but Bengaluru does have its own film industry, a vibrant live music scene from classical Indian to modern-day rock, and more than enough restaurants, bars and festivals to keep most people busy! The city also has a strong higher education sector. Universities in Bengaluru include Bangalore University, the Indian Institute of Science, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and smaller research-based institutes such as the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore and the National Centre for Biological Sciences. See the best places to study in Asia here Applying to universities in India To apply for either an undergraduate or postgraduate program in India, you could apply directly to your chosen university via the official website, well in advance of the start date for your course. Alternatively, undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, architecture or planning students can apply to selected National Institutes of Technology and other centrally funded universities using the Direct Admission of Students Abroad DASA scheme, a centralized admissions service for foreign students to apply to more than one Indian university at the same time. Under this scheme, only students who will be 25 or under at the start of their course are eligible to apply for undergraduate admission; there is no age limit for postgraduate studies. For both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, you’ll need to pay an application fee currently US$4,300 which goes towards your university’s non-refundable registration fee $300 and the tuition fees of the first semester $4,000. Foreign nationals from other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC countries such as Pakistan or Sri Lanka are eligible for a 50% tuition waiver in the DASA scheme, provided they’ve passed the admission test in their home country – meaning they will also pay half of the application fee. Tuition fees and living costs Tuition fees vary, as Indian universities set their own fees, but you could study a degree for as little as US$3,300-7,800 a year at an Indian Institute of Technology. Living costs in India are extremely cheap compared to most other countries, with a three-course meal unlikely to cost more than the equivalent of US$10, while local transport can cost as little as 30 US cents one way. Many universities provide low-cost student accommodation, but you can also rent off-campus fairly cheaply if you’d prefer, with a one-bedroom flat in a large city such as Mumbai likely to cost about US$500 a month. It’s possible to live as a student on as little as US$4,600 a year, but you may wish to budget more depending on your lifestyle and spending habits. Student visas for India If you hold an Overseas Citizen of India OCI Card, you are able to study, work or conduct research in India without a student visa. Residents of Nepal and Bhutan can also study in India without a visa unless entering from China. However, most people planning to study in India will need to apply for a student visa and pay the appropriate fee, which varies by country. Student visas for India are issued either for the duration of your course of study or for a maximum period of five years. Visas issued for less than five years can be extended with permission from the local FRRO Foreigners Regional Registration Office. You may also alter your course of study and/or the educational institution if circumstances are deemed sufficient. You should apply for your student visa through your nearest Indian embassy find yours here or online. The essential requirements to get a student visa for India are as follows You first need an offer of admission to a recognized Indian educational institute. This may mean you first have to take an entrance exam. Student visas only permit students to change either their course or institution with specific permission from the FRRO Foreigners Regional Registration Office. As part of the visa application, the details of your course and place of study must be included. In cases where a letter of admission is not available, a provisional student visa will be issued. However, admission must be confirmed within a period of three months, otherwise the candidate will not be allowed to remain in India. Applicants must also submit supporting documentation, including a current and valid passport, with a minimum of six months validity and at least two blank pages. Applicants enrolling on a medical course of study must obtain a letter of approval, or a no objection certificate, from the Ministry of Health in India. Applicants for courses in engineering or at technical institutions in India must obtain similar authorization from the Department of Education. Student visas cannot be obtained by those already in the country on a tourist visa or any other visa type. Student visas issued for a period of 180 days or more will require the applicant to register with the local FRRO within 14 days of arrival Government rules state that all international students entering India on student visas must undergo a medical examination and obtain a medical fitness certificate. Students will also need to be tested for HIV, and admission will not be granted if results are positive. You will also be required to pay US$50 to cover medical fees, which includes insurance cover for the first year. If you’re residing in India on a student visa, you will not be allowed to work during your studies. If you want to find work in India after graduating, you’ll need to apply for an employment visa. Ask a question about studying abroad in our student forum Fast Facts Second largest national population in the world after China at billion Seventh largest country in the world Capital New Delhi Largest city by population Mumbai also called Bombay National official languages Standard Hindi and English, but individual states have additional official languages. Around 12 percent of the population can speak English. You can’t work during your studies in India. Tuition fees start at US$3,300 per year. Major religions include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. Around percent of GDP invested in higher education The third largest higher education system in the world after the US and China Currency rupee 1 rupee = 100 paise Popular sports include cricket, field hockey, football soccer, basketball and tennis. India has its own space agency, and is planning its first manned space mission for 2021. Climate varies significantly from northern to southern India, but is generally split into three seasons hot, wet monsoon and cool. India has the largest population of vegetarians in the world. Around 100 million years ago, India was an island. 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We spoke to a member of the LSE Sustainability team to learn more about their sustainability-focused initiatives.Memilikiijazah sekolah menengah atas saat mendaftar jenjang sarjana dan juga Memiliki gelar sarjana saat mendaftar program gelar Master Memiliki gelar master saat mendaftar program gelar doktor Memiliki gelar PhD saat mendaftar program post doktoral Baca Juga: Beasiswa S2-S3 Teknik dan Sains di Korea, Tunjangan hingga Rp 12 Juta Bersama ini kami sampaikan informasi Biaya Hidup di India, sebagai berikut Nama Universitas Biaya Kuliah Dalam Mata Uang Rupee India/USD Biaya Kuliah Dalam Mata Uang Rupiah Banaras Hindu University Rs1800 Rp347 ribuan Delhi University – Rp1,4 jutaan – Rp2,5 jutaan Osmania University USD256 – USD600 Rp3,57 jutaan – Rp8,3 jutaan Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU USD600 – USD750 Rp8,3 jutaan – Rp10,47 jutaan Aligarh Muslim University Rp13,97 jutaan Hyderabad Central University HCU – Rp13,97 jutaan – Rp25 jutaan Anna University Chennai – Rp84 jutaan – Rp125,6 jutaan Jika dibandingkan dengan penawaran sebelumnya, biaya kuliah di India mengalami perubahan pada 2021. Salah satunya, biaya kuliah di Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU yang terpantau naik dari USD500 menjadi USD600, atau sekitar Rp7 juta naik menjadi Rp8,3 jutaan. Sementara itu, untuk universitas lainnya terpantau tidak mengalami kenaikan tarif yang signifikan. Selain menggunakan biaya pribadi, untuk berkuliah di India Anda juga bisa memanfaatkan beasiswa yang disediakan oleh pemerintah India melalui program General Scholarship Scheme GSS-Indian Council for Cultural Relations ICCR. Beasiswa ini berlaku untuk jenjang Bachelor, Master, dan PhD. Permohonan untuk beasiswa tersebut dibuka setiap tahun pada bulan November sampai Desember dan berakhir pada akhir bulan Januari tahun berikutnya. Biasanya pengajuan beasiswa diserahkan ke Kedutaan Besar India yang ada di Jakarta, bukan secara langsung ke ICCR atau universitas yang hendak Anda tuju. Selain dapat digunakan untuk melanjutkan kuliah di jenjang S1, S2, atau S3, beasiswa tersebut juga berlaku untuk kursus di sejumlah bidang seperti seni, seni pertunjukan, arsitektur, sastra, perdagangan, dan ilmu pengetahuan, atau program dengan gelar di teknik dan pertanian, serta kursus doktor dan pasca-doktoral di sejumlah disiplin ilmu. Dalam beasiswa tersebut, pemerintah India akan memberi tunjangan hidup, hibah kontingen, biaya akomodasi, biaya kuliah dan sebagainya, termasuk biaya pengobatan medis dan studi tur bagi siswa yang terpilih memperoleh beasiswa. Akan tetapi, pemerintah India tak menanggung biaya penerbangan dari dan ke India dan beban bahan kimia laboratorium untuk mahasiswa jurusan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam IPA. Beasiswa juga tidak diberikan MBBS, BDS, keperawatan, dan program lainnya yang berhubungan dengan obat-obatan. Syarat Permohonan Beasiswa Kuliah di India IPK minimal 2,75 pada jenjang studi terakhir yang telah diselesaikan. Pemeriksaan di sekolah atau universitas yang dituju. Silabus dari ujian kualifikasi terakhir marksheet/transkrip akademik. Sertifikat atau salinan semua dokumen yang dibutuhkan dengan terjemahan dalam Bahasa Inggris. Lulus English Proficiency Test yang akan dilakukan oleh pihak kedutaan. Untuk siswa yang mendaftar pada program kursus/post-doctoral doktor atau arsitektur, sinopsis yang diusulkan mencakup daerah penelitian. Sertifikat kesehatan, seperti yang ditentukan dalam Lampiran-2 dari Formulir Permohonan. Daftar riwayat hidup dalam Bahasa Inggris HP dan e-mail diperlukan. Sertifikat kursus Bahasa Inggris dengan skor TOEFL minimal 500. Surat rekomendasi dari sekolah/universitas/kantor asal atau yang sebelumnya. Jika semua dokumen persyaratan telah dilengkapi, kini saatnya Anda mengetahui kisaran biaya hidup di India. Anda perlu memperhitungkan budget yang diperlukan agar dapat menjalani studi dengan lancar dan tenang di India. Kisaran Biaya Hidup di India Jenis Pengeluaran Biaya Dalam Mata Uang Rupee Biaya Dalam Mata Uang Rupiah Makanan di restoran murah Rs150 Rp29 ribuan Makan 1 porsi Rs20 – Rs300 Rp4 ribuan – Rp57 ribuan Makan 2 orang di restoran menengah Rs600 Rp115 ribuan Tiket sekali jalan Rs15 Tiket bulanan Rs600 Rp115 ribuan Taksi Rs40 – Rs100 – Rp19 ribuan Bensin per liter Rs67,75 Rp13 ribuan Apartemen 1 kamar di pusat kota Rs11257,04 Rp2,16 jutaan Apartemen 1 kamar di pinggiran Rs6949,67 Rp1,3 jutaan Listrik, air, sampang untuk apartemen 85m2 Rs2122,43 Rp408 ribuan Telepon lokal prabayar 1 menit Rs0,95 Rp183,05 Internet 10 Mbps Rs1248,61 Perkiraan biaya hidup di India relatif stabil dan tidak mengalami perubahan yang signifikan pada 2021. Nilai mata uang India terpantau menurun dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya. Saat artikel ditayangkan, Rs1 setara dengan Rp192,68. Rincian biaya kuliah dan biaya hidup di India di atas hanyalah perkiraan kasar saja. Namun setidaknya bisa Anda jadikan bahan perbandingan sebelum memutuskan untuk melanjutkan studi dan menetap di India selama beberapa tahun. Apabila Anda membutuhkan informasi yang lebih jelas seputar pendidikan dan biaya hidup di India, Anda mungkin bisa menanyakannya langsung ke komunitas pelajar Indonesia yang berada di India dan telah memiliki pengalaman hidup di sana. Demikianlah kami sampaikan informasi Kuliah dan Biaya Hidup di India, semoga bermanfaat. 3 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) IIT Delhi merupakan universitas riset dan teknik negeri yang berada di Hauz Khas, Delhi, India. Universitas satu ini merupakan salah satu universitas tertua di India. Telah berdiri sejak tahun 1961, IIT Delhi menjadi salah satu universitas terbaik di India.
Sumber Shutterstock FotoRamai di Twitter dan sedang viral anggapan bahwa nama besar kampus akan menentukan jabatan karier yang akan diperoleh kelak. Bahwa alumni kampus-kampus top Indonesia akan berpeluang menjadi pejabat-pejabat di negeri ini. Tidak salah, namun harus dilihat kompetensi yang bisa dimungkiri bahwa untuk menembus kampus-kampus top di Indonesia memang tidak mudah. Namun bukan berarti setiap alumni dari kampus-kampus "gurem" tidak punya potensi jadi bibit unggul calon pemimpin di masa ini, ada istilah pintar saja tidak cukup. Untuk menjadi pemimpin. Perusahaan-perusahaan top dunia, malahan melihat negara tempat belajar sebagai garansi untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan. Misalnya perusahaan-perusahaan startup besar kebanyakan merekrut alumni-alumni dari kampus-kampus untuk melamar jadi pengajar di kampus-kampus luar negeri, maka syarat yang disertakan salah satunya berasal dari kampus-kampus terkemuka kelas dunia. Contoh kecil saja, Universitas Brunei Darusallam secara reguler merekrut dosen skala profesor dan atau doktor dengan catatan dari kampus-kampus terkemuka di dunia. Banyak orang Indonesia yang bisa direkrut. Tapi rata-rata tamatan dari Amerika dan juga Eropa atau orang Indonesia yang tamatan kampus-kampus Brunei . Sehingga keliru jika hanya menjadikan nama kampus dalam negeri sebagai garansi untuk memperoleh pekerjaan untuk bekerja skala saat-saat mahasiswa Indonesia sedang membanggakan almamater identik dengan pejabat dan orang penting di BUMN dalam negeri, lain lagi orientasi dan obsesi mahasiswa-mahasiswa India. Mereka berlomba-lomba mengincar Amerika sebagai tujuan dalam berkarier. Bukan rahasia lagi jika perusahaan-perusahaan startup skala dunia di Silikon Veley, CEO-nya kebanyakan dipegang oleh orang India. com-Ilustrasi Lulus Kuliah Foto ShutterstockAda satu fenomena di India, di mana ibu-ibu di sana sangat ambisius untuk memasukkan anak-anak mereka kuliah di Jurusan STEM di kampus-kampus teknik terbaik di India. Pemerintah India fokus mengembangkan kampus-kampus STEM. Sehingga sedari dini anak-anak India berfokus untuk mempelajari matematika dan teknologi. Kampus-kampus India terbilang diakui dan berkelas untuk jurusan IT. Kampus-kampus India bahkan terlihat kusam dibandingkan kampus-kampus Indonesia. Namun, pengelolaannya mirip-mirip kampus Eropa, hanya saja biaya kuliah di India sangat murah. Untuk kuliah master atau S2 bahkan ada yang hanya Rp 6 juta untuk satu tahun. Biaya hidupnya pun sangat murah di India. Tidak heran jika banyak mahasiswa asing yang membanjiri India. Sementara biaya kuliah S1 untuk mahasiswa lokal jauh lebih murah lagi. Sedangkan untuk doktor di Kampus Jawaharlal Nehru, mahasiswa Internasional hanya membayar Rp 1,4 juta untuk satu semester menurut data tahun 2021 .Itu adalah biaya mandiri yang ditetapkan kampus untuk mahasiswa internasional. Sedangkan untuk biaya hidup sudah termasuk segala biaya hanya di kisaran 500 ribu per bulan. Mungkin tidak bisa dipukul rata tapi secara keseluruhan biaya kuliah di India termasuk yang paling murah di murah meriah, namun garansi nama besar kampus India diakui di luar negeri terutama untuk yang bidang-bidang IT. Sehingga menjadi tamatan kampus India mungkin sudah saatnya jadi pertimbangan. Ilustrasi mahasiswa China di luar negeri. Foto PR Image Factory/ShutterstockKuliah master dan doktor dengan biaya yang sangat murah memungkinkan memilih India jika punya sedikit uang namun ingin mendapatkan pendidikan yang berkualitas. Kampus-kampus India ditata dan dikelola secara Eropa karena selama 200 tahun negara itu dijajah oleh Inggris. Sehingga mungkin pemerintah Indonesia sudah saatnya memasukkan kampus-kampus India sebagai tujuan beasiswa LPDP. Untuk apa memilih kampus-kampus bonafit dan mahal di Eropa dan Amerika sebagai tujuan yang menghabiskan dana miliaran satu awardee—jika dipakai kuliah di kampus-kampus murah namun bermutu saja—uang sebesar itu bisa menyekolahkan ratusan orang, ketimbang dipakai satu orang yang belum tentu mau pulang ke Indonesia setamatnya mereka menyelesaikan kuliah? Sampai saat ini, ada 413 awardee LPDP yang belum mau pulang ke Indonesia, pasca menyelesaikan studi. Hal ini , sangat disayangkan karena mereka dikirim kuliah untuk memajukan Indonesia seperti China dan Jepang di awal-awal tahun 70 an ketika mereka kemudian bisa alih teknologi. Mungkin saja, kalau penerima beasiswa LPDP kuliah di Negara-negara non Amerika dan Eropa mereka tidak akan betah berlama-lama dan hanya datang untuk belajar dan kuliah sehingga ketika selesai akan segera balik ke pendidikan di India dengan mutu yang tidak main-main, sudah saatnya destinasi pilihan bagi untuk mahasiswa Indonesia belajar ke sana Pemerintah India membuat biaya kuliah yang murah namun berkualitas tinggi, sehingga tidak heran kampus-kampus India tamatannya menjadi incaran perusahaan-perusahaan skala dunia. Untuk itu India boleh bangga, alumni-alumninya tidak hanya jadi pejabat BUMN skala dalam negeri namun CEO-CEO skala dunia