INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Exchange programmes
Since the summer of 1995 the University of Delhi has added
new dimensions in its continuing search for academic
excellence and established trans-continental relationships
with some well-known universities around the world.
As a
result of its tradition of academic excellence,
intercultural environment, and commitment to
internationalization, the University of Delhi attracts the
largest number of international students of universities
in India.
The office of the Dean International Relations is
responsible for the negotiation, execution and maintenance
of exchange partnerships with universities worldwide. A
series of international protocols with about 15
universities have been implemented. These include the
University of California and the University of Heidelberg.
Negotiations for entering into agreements with other
leading Universities are underway.
Foreign Students
There are at present, about 1200 foreign students from 60
different countries enrolled in the University.
The admission of foreign students to Medical and
Engineering Colleges is done through the Ministry of
External Affairs, and to the BPharma and MBA courses
through the Ministry of Human Resource Development
(Department of Education), of the Government of India. A
number of seats in these courses are reserved for
nationals of various countries. Foreign students desirous
of joining these professional courses should contact the
nearest Indian Mission or the Foreign Students' Advisor of
the University of Delhi for the necessary nformation.
There is a 5% reservation for foreign students in all
non-professional courses of the University. Every foreign
student has to pay a one-time foreign student's
registration fee of US$ 300 for undergraduate programs
including Certificate and Diploma courses, US$ 400 for
postgraduate courses and US$ 500 for courses leading to
research degrees. In addition, every foreign student is
required to pay US$ 100 per year to the College,
Department or Faculty in which he/she is admitted. For
courses like MIB, MHROD, and BSc (Hons) Computer Science,
students from other than SAARC countries are required to
pay US$ 3,500 per year in addition to the fees paid by
Indian students. Students from SAARC countries as well as
ICCR Scholars can make these payments in Indian Rupees.