Semester at Ashoka

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Semester at Ashoka

Welcome to Ashoka University’s Visiting Student Programme (VSP)—your gateway to experiencing Ashoka’s distinctive academic offerings. This program invites students from international institutions to spend either a semester or a full academic year immersed in our vibrant community.

Why Ashoka?
Our Visiting Student Programme has hosted:

  • 140+ international students
  • 20+ prestigious universities
  • Partner institutions include Cornell, King’s College London, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, HEC Paris, Monash University, University of Birmingham, NUS, UC San Diego, and more

Eligibility
In order to apply for study abroad at Ashoka, a student must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a partner institution of Ashoka University or any other institution abroad
  • The home university must accept Ashoka course transfer credits towards the student’s degree
  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of university-level study (by the time s/he starts at Ashoka)
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent

How to Apply?

Nominated Exchange Students

  • Home institution nominates students by filling the nomination form shared by the Office of Global Education
  • Ashoka’s Office of Global Education will send a direct email to nominated students with application instructions

Self-Funded Students

  • Students from non-partner institutions must provide a letter of approval from their home institution
  • Start your application here
  • Application Documents

    Students can apply through the Ashoka online application portal by filling in personal information and submitting the following documents:

    • Updated CV/Resume
    • Academic transcript from you home institution
      • Official transcript should include the Name of your programme of study, course or major, list of all completed courses to date, Grade Point Average (GPA) or equivalent
    • Statement of purpose
      • Describe your motivation to apply for an academic year/a semester at Ashoka University, (max. 500 words)
    • 1 Letter of Recommendation (LoR) from a faculty with whom student has taken a course
    • Passport copy
    • Passport size photo
    • Students from non-partner institutions must provide a NoC from their home institution

  • Important Timelines

    Nomination deadlines

    • Fall (Monsoon) Semester or full academic year: 1st March
    • Spring Semester: 1st September

    Application deadlines

    • Fall (Monsoon) Semester or full academic year: 1st June
    • Spring Semester: 15 November

    Note: Application review and decisions are on a rolling basis & fee payment within 10 days of receiving invoice

  • Academic Calendar

    • Fall semester – Late August to mid December
    • Spring semester – Late January – Mid May
    • Academic year – Late August – Mid May
    • Ashoka Academic Calendar – Click here

  • Academics

    Fall & Spring Semester course load:

    • 4 courses (4 credits each) equivalent to 30 ECTS.
    • Each 4-credit course entails 40 contact hours.
    • 1 optional (2 credits) co-curricular course in performing arts/visual arts/languages.

  • Costs & Living Expenses

    Nominated Exchange Students

    • Tuition: Paid to the home institution.
    • Hostel: ₹1,10,000
    • Meals: ₹64,000
    • Administrative Fees: ₹80,000
    • International Student Fee: ₹46,000
    • Total: ₹3,00,000

    Self-Funded Students

    • Tuition: ₹5,37000
    • Hostel: ₹1,10,000
    • Meals: ₹64,000
    • Administrative Fees: ₹80,000
    • International Student Fee: ₹46,000
    • Total:₹ 8,37000

  • Visa and Health Insurance

    A visa is required for international students. Upon acceptance, we will provide a visa support letter. Health insurance coverage for India is mandatory and is also required for visa purposes.

  • Contact Us

    Book an office hour with the office: Click Here

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