Overview
1994
Established
400 acres
Campus
300+
Programmes
July/August
Intakes
$2,650–$7,050
Tuition per year
Coimbatore (CJB), ~35 km
Nearest airport
Amrita is one of the most highly ranked private universities in India: NAAC A++ (2023), 8th among universities and 17th overall in NIRF 2025, with its engineering school 23rd, business school 26th and medical school 9th nationally. It sits in the QS World University Rankings 2026 band of 1001-1200 and ranked 37th globally in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 for sustainability. Research strengths include cybersecurity, computational engineering, nanosciences, wireless networks and humanitarian technology.
International students are handled by the Amrita Center for International Programs (ACIP), which runs a WhatsApp-first admissions process, issues USD fee quotes in a Provisional Offer Letter and offers Chancellor's (100%) and Meritorious (50%) tuition scholarships on merit. All UG and PG students live on campus, meals are vegetarian and a modest dress code applies; students who want a disciplined, research-rich residential campus tend to thrive here.
- NAAC A++ accredited; NIRF 2025 University rank 8 and Overall rank 17
- QS World University Rankings 2026: 1001-1200; THE Impact Rankings 2026: 37th in the world
- Chancellor's Scholarship (100% tuition) and Meritorious Scholarship (50%) for international applicants with 80%+ and 70-79% marks
- 1,330+ international students; 150+ international partner universities including a UNESCO Chair
- Coimbatore campus of about 400 acres with Olympic-size pool, supercomputing facility and 100+ research labs
- B.Tech 2024 placements: highest INR 56 LPA, median INR 7.75 LPA, 98% placed
- AACSB-accredited Amrita School of Business; AEEE entrance for engineering
- Compulsory on-campus residence with hostel fee covering accommodation, mess and health insurance
Popular courses and fees for international students
Annual tuition in INR with an indicative USD conversion at ₹85 = $1. Figures are the published fee; the university may quote a separate rate for foreign nationals. Confirm the current fee sheet before paying.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition / year | Eligibility | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | UG | 4 years | ₹6 lakh≈ $7,050 | 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Maths, 60% aggregate; AEEE or JEE Main score, or international qualification plus interview; age 17-23 | July |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | UG | 4 years | ₹6 lakh≈ $7,050 | 12th with PCM, 60%; AEEE/JEE Main or international qualification plus interview | July |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | UG | 4 years | On request | 12th with PCM, 60%; AEEE/JEE Main or international qualification plus interview | July |
| MBA | PG | 2 years | ₹5.5 lakh≈ $6,550 | Bachelor's degree with 50%; CAT/GMAT/MAT or Amrita test plus interview | July |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | UG | 4 years | ₹3 lakh≈ $3,550 | 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Maths/Agriculture; AEEL or interview | July |
| Integrated M.Sc Data Science | UG | 5 years | ₹2.3 lakh≈ $2,650 | 12th with Maths, 60% | July |
| MCA | PG | 2 years | On request | BCA or Bachelor's with Maths; entrance test or interview | July |
| M.Tech (CSE / Cybersecurity / AI) | PG | 2 years | On request | B.Tech/B.E. with 60%; GATE or Amrita test and interview | July |
| BBA | UG | 3 years | On request | 12th any stream, 60%; interview | July |
| B.Com (Hons) FinTech / with ACCA | UG | 3 years | On request | 12th any stream with Commerce or Maths preferred | July |
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Admission process for international students
- 1
Contact ACIP and open your application
Message the international admissions team on WhatsApp (+91 799 433 5819) or email internationaladmission@amrita.edu, then register on the international applicant portal; there is no application fee for most nationalities.
- 2
Submit transcripts for verification
Upload passport, Grade 10 and 12 transcripts (plus degree transcripts for PG) and, where studied outside India, the AIU equivalency certificate.
- 3
Attend the online departmental interview
The relevant school interviews you online; marks plus interview performance decide admission and whether you qualify for the Chancellor's or Meritorious scholarship.
- 4
Sign and return the Provisional Offer Letter
The POL states your programme, USD tuition and hostel fee; student and parents sign it, after which the admission confirmation and visa invitation letters are issued.
- 5
Pay first-year fees and apply for the visa
Pay full first-year tuition, hostel and the USD 500 security deposit in US dollars (INR for Nepali students) before travel, then apply for an Indian Student Visa endorsed to Amrita.
- 6
Travel, induct and register
Arrive for the induction briefing on rules and travel restrictions, file Form C within 24 hours and complete e-FRRO registration within 14 days with ACIP's help.
Eligibility & English requirement
- Foreign passport holders, including OCI/PIO cardholders with a non-Indian passport; NRIs and Indian citizens with foreign qualifications apply under the separate NRI category
- Full-time undergraduate applicants must be aged 17 to 23 at entry
- Qualifications must be recognised as equivalent by AIU, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or IAU: A-levels, IB, WASSCE, Tawjihi, HSC, Nepal NEB, Kenyan KCSE and similar; nursing needs Indian Nursing Council equivalency
- Engineering requires Physics, Chemistry and Maths with 60% aggregate; medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and Ayurveda additionally require an entrance exam
- English-medium instruction; TOEFL/GRE are mandatory only for PhD applicants, while UG/PG candidates are assessed in the online interview
Important dates
- Applications open: November 2025 for the July 2026 intake
- AEEE 2026 (engineering entrance) phases: April and May 2026; international applicants may be admitted on school marks plus interview
- Scholarship confirmation: issued with the Provisional Offer Letter
- Fee payment: before arrival; deferral of admission allowed for up to one year
- Classes begin: July/August 2026; FRRO registration within 14 days of arrival
Scholarships for international students
| Scholarship | Benefit | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Amrita Chancellor's Scholarship | 100% tuition fee waiver, renewable annually | 80% or above in Grade 12, UG or PG plus strong interview; not available for pharmacy, nursing and allied health; maintain CGPA 7.0 and 75% attendance |
| Amrita Meritorious Scholarship | 50% tuition fee waiver, renewable annually | 70-79% in Grade 12 or UG plus interview; same exclusions and renewal conditions as the Chancellor's award |
| ICCR Scholarship Schemes | Full tuition, hostel allowance and monthly stipend from the Government of India | Nationals of eligible countries applying through the Indian mission; Amrita accepts ICCR scholars in engineering, sciences and management |
| Study in India (SII) Fee Waivers | Partial to full tuition waivers for high-ranking applicants | Foreign nationals applying through studyinindia.gov.in |
| Nepal Office Merit Awards | Tuition concessions for Nepali students (fees payable in INR) | Applicants processed through Amrita's Nepal admission office (+977 9841374519) |
Placements
₹7.8 lakh
Median package
₹56 lakh
Highest package
No PSW visa
India has no post-study work visa; graduates need a sponsored Employment Visa
Top recruiters: Amazon, Wipro, Dell, Samsung, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Caterpillar, TVS Motor, GE HealthCare.
2024 data for the Coimbatore campus show a B.Tech median of INR 7.75 LPA, a highest offer of INR 56 LPA and 98% placement; MBA graduates averaged INR 8.32 LPA with 93.6% placed.
Campus, hostel and cost of living
Hostel (on campus)
- Four-sharing non-AC room plus mess (older hostels): ₹1.1 lakh / year (≈ $1,350)
- Two-sharing non-AC room plus mess (older hostels): ₹1.2 lakh / year (≈ $1,400)
- Single non-AC room plus mess (Kashyapa/Adithi Bhavanam): ₹1.3 lakh / year (≈ $1,550)
- Vegetarian South Indian and North Indian meals only; mess fee of about INR 62,500 per year is included in the figures above; food allergies must be declared
- On-campus residence is compulsory for international UG and PG students; the USD hostel fee quoted in the offer letter bundles accommodation, mess and health insurance. Refundable caution deposit INR 10,000 (USD 500 for foreign students). Extra electrical appliances are not permitted in rooms.
Monthly living cost in Coimbatore (Ettimadai) (estimate)
- Snacks and food outside mess $40-70
- Transport to Coimbatore city (35 km) $15-30
- Mobile and internet $5-10
- Books, uniform and stationery $10-20
- Personal expenses and laundry $40-80
- Total with hostel: $150–280 / month
Indian student visa for Amrita admits
Foreign nationals need a Student (S) Visa from the Indian mission in their country. It is issued for the duration of the course on the university's bona fide admission letter, fee receipt and proof of funds, and holders must register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival. Krosz prepares the visa file for every student it places, at no extra cost.
Largest international cohorts at Amrita: Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, USA (OCI).
Frequently asked questions
How much will I actually pay as an international student?
Amrita does not publish a USD fee table; your Provisional Offer Letter sets the figure. As a benchmark, the domestic B.Tech CSE fee at Coimbatore is INR 6,00,000 per year and MBA about INR 5,55,000, with hostel and mess adding roughly INR 1.15-1.30 lakh. Scholarships of 50% or 100% on tuition are common for students with 70% or 80%+ marks.
Is hostel accommodation compulsory and what are the rules?
Yes, all international UG and PG students must live on campus. Hostels are single-gender, meals are strictly vegetarian, a modest dress code is enforced, additional appliances are not allowed in rooms, and students give the international office two days' notice before leaving campus.
Which campus will I study at?
Engineering, business, agriculture, social work and communication are at Coimbatore; medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and Ayurveda are at Kochi (and some health sciences at Faridabad); Amritapuri in Kerala hosts another large engineering and arts campus. Your offer letter names the campus.
Do I need the AEEE exam?
Indian-system applicants to B.Tech take AEEE or use JEE Main. Foreign nationals are usually admitted on Grade 12 marks (60% in PCM) plus an online departmental interview, though medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing always require an entrance exam.
How do I reach Ettimadai?
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 35 km away with direct flights from Singapore and Sharjah plus all Indian metros; the campus has its own Ettimadai railway halt on the Coimbatore-Palakkad line, and ACIP can arrange airport pickup.
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Sources: official university website and international prospectus, NIRF, NAAC, UGC, MEA student visa guidelines, ICCR. Last verified 2026-10. Fees are indicative and may change; Krosz is an independent admissions and visa service and is not affiliated with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.