AIFS Study Abroad in Hyderabad, India

  India

Hyderabad

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: July - May (Academic Year), July - December (Fall Semester), December - May (Spring Semester)

Description: India is the world's seventh largest country and home to more than a billion people. Hyderabad is the state capital of the Andhra Pradesh region in the south west of India. Now a major city with a thriving hi-tech industry, it dates back to the 16th century and provides a great introduction to everything that India has to offer. AIFS students attend the University of Hyderabad and take courses in anthropology, dance, Hindi, history, Islamic culture, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, social science, Telugu, Urdu, women's studies and Yoga.

The program fee covers the basics and the extras: tuition, housing, round trip airfare if selected, meals, cultural activities, 6-day Golden Triangle tour, and the services of a Resident Director.

Highlights: Students live in a Study India Program guest house or homestay with three meals a day. The University holds a special orientation for Study Abroad students to introduce them to their new life at the University and in India. Orientation also includes information on housing, public transportation, travel, medical insurance, student life and activities in Hyderabad. Cultural activities are offered every week and may include walking tours of Hyderabad, visits to Golconda Fort and the Charminar, local markets and bazaars, concert performances, local Indian music and dance recitals, Indian cookery lessons and visits to Fortune 500 companies based in the area. Students also spend 6 days touring the Golden Triangle, with visits to the Taj Mahal and the city of Jaipur, the capital of the colorful Rajasthan region.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for cost information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - AIFS International, Diversity and Study Again Scholarships are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement: We bring the world together.

Year Founded: 1964