Ashoka University
Sonipat, India
 
University Info |   International Student Info
 
About Ashoka University
Ashoka University is a pioneer in its focus on providing a liberal education at par with the best in the world. The aim at Ashoka is to help students become well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and become leaders with a commitment to public service. 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. The 2000-plus students on campus, drawn from 30 states and over 243 cities in India and 27 other countries, receive a world-class interdisciplinary education through undergraduate and post-graduate programs led by internationally renowned faculty.

In addition to its academic departments, Ashoka University is home to the following centers: Ashoka Centre for Well Being, Ashoka Centre for Economic Policy, Centre for China Studies, Centre for Economic Data and Analysis, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Centre for Social and Behavioral Change, Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy, Centre for Studies in Gender and Sexuality, Centre for Writing and Communication, Science Policy Initiative, and Trivedi Centre for Political Data. 

Students at Ashoka University are immersed in creative and social pursuits, through a diverse set of clubs, societies and teams. 
 
Visiting Student Programme (VSP)
The Visiting Student Program is specifically designed to foster the exchange of ideas between the undergraduate students of international institutions and those at Ashoka. In keeping with this ethos and despite the restrictions on physical mobility on account of COVID-19; this purpose will be fulfilled by online engagement.
 
 
VSP – Semester 
The duration of this program can be for a semester or for an academic year. Please click here to find the academic calendar
Apply here: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/program/visiting-student-programme/
Deadline for application: 
June 1 2021 for Monsoon 2021
November 1 for Spring 2022
Course information: All students are required to take a full load of 4 courses. Students are expected to inform their International Offices and get approval for the chosen courses from their respective Faculty, to be able to enable transfer of credits. Here is the link to the courses available.
Mode of instruction: TBA
 
Requirements
 
Study Level
 
Undergraduate students
 
Eligibility Requirements
 
Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.3. 
 
Language of Instruction
 
English
 
Study Period
 
Fall 
Spring 
Summer
Academic Year
 
Housing and Campus Life
 
With comfortable rooms, fully-equipped common lounges, sports facilities and sprawling lawns, the Ashoka University campus is designed for a vibrant student life. Students can choose from a range of sporting activities including football, frisbee, lawn tennis, basketball, swimming, table tennis, cycling and jogging. Student clubs and societies of academic and extra-curricular nature cover a wide range, from debate society to anime club. Visiting students can actively use these facilities and participate in all the events during their time at Ashoka.
 
Office Responsible for International Exchange Students
 
Office of International Programmes – studyabroad@ashoka.edu.in


See also: Ashoka University Summer Program