India

India: University of Delhi

Host institution

University of Delhi

Highlights

The University of Delhi (DU) is the foremost university in India, with a large student body enrolled in over 80 colleges and institutes. Located in one of the oldest cities in the world, with 10 million people from various religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, the university offers UC students the ability to experience the vibrant blending of old and new. EAP students enroll in classes equivalent to UC upper-division courses, making selections from graduate departments including History, Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy, Linguistics, and many others. Unique opportunities exist to study art history through the National Museum and to participate in projects through the Social Work and Management Studies departments. (details)

Duration

Fall semester: mid-June to late December (calendar)

Academic Focus

Regular university courses in selected fields. Courses, taken through graduate departments, receive upper-division UC credit.

For course descriptions and additional information, see the EAP Course Information page.

Students attend classes with international and host country students.

Language of Instruction

English

Language Study

The program begins with a four-week Hindi intensive language program (ILP) in Mussoorie, a small town in the foothills of the Himalayas. Continued Hindi language instruction is required during the fall semester.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad. During the semester, students enroll in three courses.

ILP: 6 UC quarter units
Term: 18 UC quarter units

Housing

Students rent privately owned apartments or flats with other UC students, international students, or host country students. Apartments are usually unfurnished and do not have appliances; however, appliance rental or purchase is usually inexpensive. (details)

Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.