CIEE Hyderabad: Arts & Sciences

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Location:

Hyderabad, India (population: 8 million)

Description:

This program is designed for students with a desire to understand the complexities and paradoxes of the world's largest democracy. Students have the opportunity to explore India's cultural and religious diversity while experiencing the impact of modernity upon tradition.

University of Hyderabad, over thirty years old, was the first federally funded university in the southern part of India. The University has over 200 faculty and 2,100 full-time students and eight schools: chemistry; life sciences; mathematics and computer and information sciences; physics; humanities; social sciences; management studies; performing arts, fine arts, and communication. The campus is located approximately 30-45 minutes from the downtown area by public transportation affording students a more tranquil environment outside of the city center to learn about student life in Andhra Pradesh.


Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Website:

University of Hyderbad: Arts and Sciences


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Language Requirements

No prerequisites, but Northwestern requires students to enroll in a language course as part of the program.

Program Requirements

CIEE requires all students to take at least four courses per semester. Students are required to take Hindi at the appropriate level as well as three additional courses either through the Study in India Program or by directly matriculating in regular University courses. Students who already speak Hindi also have the option of taking one of the other local languages, Urdu or Telugu. In addition, all students have the option of taking Basic Sanskrit as an elective.

Academic Specialties

CIEE students primarily take their classes from the arts, social sciences, and humanities departments, though students interested in studying science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Course Type

  • CIEE courses: open to CIEE program participants only.
  • SIP (Study in India) courses: open to CIEE participants, international students, and Indian students.
  • University courses: direct integration into the University of Hyderabad, open to all students.
  • All non-language courses are taught in English.

Additional Information

  • Students interested in undertaking daily yoga practice may do so at the yoga center located on campus. Opportunities are also available for students to study classical Indian music, critical thinking/meditation, and dance as non-credit courses.
  • Part-time volunteer projects with local NGOs can be arranged for highly motivated students.

Housing

Students choose from three housing options:
  • Home stays: a furnished room in a local family’s home, usually with another student from the program
  • The Tagore International House: furnished, air conditioned single or double occupancy rooms on the university campus

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

  • Tuition:  $11,102
  • Room & Board:  $2,050
  • SAAF:  $2,355
  • Transportation:  $2,250
  • Books & Supplies:  $500
  • Personal Expenses:  $2,200
  • HTH:  $134
  • Visa & Fees:  $248
  • Total Estimated Costs:  $20,839

Additional Information:

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

25-35 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

  1. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad. 
  2. The CIEE Program Application.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern sent students on this program for the first time in Fall 2011. For contact information of current students, please email Michelle Gere.