Ashoka University is India’s premier Liberal Arts and Sciences University, located in the Delhi NCR capital region in India. It is a pioneer in its focus on providing a Liberal Arts education at par with the best in the world. An Ashoka education carries a strong emphasis on foundational knowledge, thorough academic research based on rigorous pedagogy, and hands-on experience with real-world challenges. Ashoka provides a world-class interdisciplinary education led by an internationally renowned faculty. Ashoka University welcomes international students for the Ashoka summer session, which include exciting modules for a unique learning experience in a global classroom with Ashoka students. Ashoka offers an intensive six-week study programme held during the summer. A range of four credit courses are offered across disciplines. The residential campus provides a great opportunity to learn about India, get a global perspective in classroom discussions and debates; and explore New Delhi and other cities over the weekends to get a cultural taste of a vibrant country. It promises to be an unforgettable summer!

Who can apply?

The Ashoka University Summer programme is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students only. Postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

Ashoka University offer a number of courses and these vary from Indian Civilisations, War & History, Economics & Business, International Geopolitics, Visual Arts and more. This year Ashoka University are running two programmes. For the summer courses, students can explore courses on Indian Civilisations, Philosophy of Love, Buddhism in Asia , Global, Macroeconomics of Debt, Visual Storytelling, International Geopolitics, History & Politics of War and more. For the Ashoka International Summer Research Programme (AISRP) students can take on projects in cell biology, genomics, neuroscience, climate & health to magnetization reversal, dihydrogen technologies and more which are on offer. Some of the projects will provide students with experiential learning opportunities in the nearby field sites. See the webpages below for more information on both programmes:

Programme dates

Ashoka University is running two programmes and these are as follows: - The Ashoka University Summer Visiting Student Programme (VSP) will run from: 1st July 2024 - 10th August 2024 - The Ashoka International Summer Research Programme (AISRP) will run from: June 2024 - August 2024 - exact dates TBC

Application deadlines

Applications for Global Summer Exchange Programme 2024 have now closed. This page will be updated with information on Summer 2025 in due course.

What are the costs?

Ashoka University Summer Visiting Student Programme (VSP) fees are: Accommodation: 550 GBP Meals: 300 GBP Non Academic facilities: 220 GBP TOTAL: 1070 GBP This fee covers the following: Accommodation (air-conditioned twin sharing room) Meal plan (4 meals/per day) Campus facilities ( sports, laundry service, shuttle service to New Delhi and airport pick up and drop off). Transcript of records Students service team support Orientation Summer activities The Ashoka International Summer Research Programme (AISRP) fees are as follows: Students will be required to pay in the region of 2500 USD - 3000 USD, depending on the duration of the course. Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition-fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, visas, living expenses and those listed above.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation is available. All international visiting students are guaranteed campus accommodation in fully furnished residence halls with laundry service. Rooms are on a double occupancy basis. Single room accommodation is not available. Visiting international students are housed with Ashoka students to encourage intercultural exchange. Students receive a meal plan (buffet and combo meals) at the dining facilities of Ashoka. Check the webpage below for more information.

Eligibility, exclusions & restrictions

In order to apply for study abroad at Ashoka, students 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 - Completed a minimum of 1 year of university level study (by the time s/he start at Ashoka) - A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; or its equivalent.

The information on this web page is accurate for 2024 entry.