Study Abroad in Hyderabad: Overview

Program at a glance

Academic year, fall or spring semester
Open to college juniors and seniors (sophomores considered on a case-by-case basis)
3.0 minimum GPA required (2.75 GPA and above considered on a case-by-case basis)
Up to 16 credits per semester
Program fee includes tuition, housing, meals, Golden Triangle tour, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, and more
Courses offered in anthropology, dance, Hindi, history, information technology and management, Islamic culture, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, social science, Telugu, Urdu, women’s studies and Yoga
All courses offered in English
The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
Student visa must be obtained from the Indian Consulate before departure
Transcripts issued by the University of Hyderabad

Application deadlines* Applications accepted on a space available basis (fall); October 1 (spring)
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 (fall semester or academic year); October 1 (spring).

*Please note that applications, deposits and balance of fees arriving after the required deadline are subject to late fees.