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Cost of Studying in India: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in India is 565 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 565 USD and 2,625 USD. These figures are computed from 1,778 programs at 17 universities in India listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in India by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 565 USD | 565 USD | 2,625 USD | 142 |
| Master's | 700 USD | 3,000 USD | 4,000 USD | 103 |
| PhD | 358 USD | 358 USD | 358 USD | 10 |
Cheapest degree programs in India
The lowest published international tuition in our India catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Education (MEd) | Pacific University | Master's | 110 USD |
| Master in Sanskrit | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | 156 USD |
| Master in Teaching (MAT) | Pacific University | Master's | 161 USD |
| Master in Nonprofit Leadership (Online) | Pacific University | Master's | 174 USD |
| PhD in Education & Leadership (PhD) | Pacific University | PhD | 202 USD |
| Master in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education (Online) | Pacific University | Master's | 222 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in India?
Yes — 1,775 of the 1,778 degree programs in our India catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in India accept international students?
17 universities in India list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is India affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in India charge 565 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 110 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for India: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-India guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about India?
An advisor who knows the India admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,778 degree programs that 17 universities in India list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".