Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham serves as a beacon of academic excellence through its multidisciplinary educational programs, with special emphasis on core human values. The University offers degrees in Engineering, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurveda (study of ancient Indian medicine), Philosophy, Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Nanotechnology, Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Education, Communication & Journalism, and Social Work.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers a unique and holistic approach to modern education focusing on personal awareness and growth coupled with a world-class education for a successful future. At Amrita, international engagement is the cornerstone of pursuing our vision of a world endowed with knowledge and compassion. Expand your horizon & perceptions through full-time studies, student exchanges, integrated programs, dual-degree programs, internships, and the immersive Live-in-Labs® research program. We collaborate globally with universities, professors, lectures, researchers, and students to learn, grow, research, invent, experiment and explore, through values-based education and discover how modern science, technology, and information can be harnessed and applied for the social benefit of society.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s core vision lies in providing education for life grounded in intellectual
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is among the top private universities according to QS World University Rankings, a ranking of over 1000+
NIRF has been accepted by the MHRD and launched by Honourable Minister for Human Resource Development on September
In the 2020 edition of the annual rankings released, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has been placed in the list of 601-800 category.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is the central office from which all international students need to obtain an equivalency degree certificate from the government of India. Students are required to a) fill out an application form, b) get all English translated education certificates, passport copies, visa copies, national id proof, etc. signed and attested by an officer (gazetted officer) at the closest Indian embassy in your home country, and c) pay the required fees of Rs. 12,000 (Rupees Twelve Thousand Only). One option is to take out a demand draft from your bank written to ‘Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi’ or By ECS/RTGS. Instructions are provided on page 3 of the application form.
Link to Application Forms
We require all students to acquire a student visa to officially become a full-time degree student at Amrita. We cannot accept students who come on a tourist visa.
Student visas can be obtained from any of the Indian embassies in your home country.
The student visa fee depends on the nationality of the passport holder and type/duration of the visa for which you have applied. Please check with the Indian embassy in your home country for the exact visa fee.
Once you have rested and gotten in touch with the Amrita Center for International Programs, it is imperative that you register with the local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival if you have come to India on a Student or a Research Visa and plan to stay more than 2 months (60 days). Registration facilities are not provided at the airport but in the office of FRROs or District Superintendents of Police. A member of the Amrita Center for International Programs can accompany students to the local FRRO but all transportation charges must be paid by students.
In case you want to get your student visa extended, you should come to the Amrita Center for International Programs where we will coordinate with local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRROs)/ District Superintendents of Police (FROs) with authentic certificates, proof of adequate financial standing, etc. The visa can be extended for a period of one year at a time up to the duration of the course or 5 years (whichever is less for students pursuing full time without any penalties standing against the student). This is a complete online process and students have to fill the online FRRO extension form and then visit the FRRO office to show the certificates and collect the FRRO.
You must have a valid Indian visa to visit your home country. Once you have a valid visa then you can apply for the return exit permit online and collect it from the FRRO office. It is very important that you carry the exit permit as this is required to be produced at airport immigration.
In case you have not yet submitted your complete Tuition and Accommodation fee, kindly submit it before reporting at the University and send us the payment transfer proof. You should also carry the payment transfer proofs along with you. You will not be allowed to start your classes until the complete semester tuition fee and annual fee for accommodation is paid.
It is highly recommended that students have the following with them: In case you have not yet submitted your complete Tuition and Accommodation fee, kindly submit it before reporting at the University and send us the payment transfer proof. You should also carry the payment transfer proofs along with you. You will not be allowed to start your classes until the complete semester tuition fee and annual fee for accommodation is paid.In addition, students should also bring
*Most of these items can be obtained after reaching India but it is advised that students come prepared.
Yes. Amrita is fairly strict about the way students dress. It is imperative that all students dress modestly and abide by the customs and norms observed by the institution. Jeans, short tops, short shorts, short skirts, tank tops, overly tight clothes, or torn clothes are NOT allowed to be worn by male or female students.
To open an account, you need to bring your original passport and visa, self-attested copies of your passport with proof of address in your home country, passport size photographs (minimum 3), self-attested copies of your visa, and FRO form
The Center for International Programs will aid you in applying for and acquiring a sim card (also can buy the Indian sim in the airport after your arrival) but you need to purchase your phone separately. Please bring copies of your passport, proof of address in India (hostel/guest house), and passport size photographs.
The Center will aid you in applying for and acquiring a wifi for your laptop. Internet will be provided in classrooms and Wi-Fi is available in campuses. If you wish, however, to have 24/7 internet access on your laptop, it would be beneficial to purchase a data card. Please bring copies of your passport, visa copy and passport size photographs.
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You can call the Amrita Center for International Programs:
Experienced faculties and good laboratory facilities. International division keep in touch with us every time and help us in all personal matters; especially taking care of us during this Corona Pandemic.
Amrita University is a great place with great infrastructure including workshops, libraries, labs and some of the finest sports amenities. I recommend everyone to join Amrita if he or she is looking for a better future.
I had applied through the Study In India Program. I chose Amrita University as it has a huge reputation for being the best in both academics and research. University is unique in its efforts to help us provide best in class education and helping us build a strong career.
I feel like, being in the right road that will take me to my dreams. Before coming here, I didnt expect that I would get this kind of caring and affection. The support and encouragement I get all the time, make me feel at home.
Amrita was my first choice on a long list of foreign universities I wished to enroll. I was blessed enough to be accepted, and the last two years have been genuinely inspiring. Everyone, from the students to the college staff, is friendly and will help you adapt to this new environment.
For me, studying at Amrita has given a plenty full of opportunities to explore and engage on. From academics to extracurricular activities, I get to take full advantage and use all the facilities available here.
