Overview
1984
Established
372 acres
Campus
146+
Programmes
July · December (B.Tech foreign session)
Intakes
$3,850–$10,050
Tuition per year
Chennai (MAA), 130 km (Tirupati airport 110 km)
Nearest airport
Teaching uses VIT's Fully Flexible Credit System, which lets students pick their own course load, faculty and timetable each semester. The university has signed several hundred MoUs with overseas universities for semester-abroad, twinning and dual-degree arrangements, and runs an International Relations Office that handles foreign admissions, visa letters and FRRO support. QS places VIT at 691 in the world and 119 globally for engineering and technology.
Foreign nationals, including OCI holders and Bhutanese citizens, apply directly through a dedicated portal and are admitted on school marks with no VITEEE requirement. Tuition is set in US dollars and is uniform across engineering branches, which keeps costs predictable: USD 9,000 per year for B.Tech, USD 3,450 for most three-year bachelor's degrees and USD 6,450 for MBA, MCA and M.Tech.
- NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.66 out of 4
- NIRF 2025: 14th among universities, 16th in engineering, 21st overall
- QS World University Rankings 2026 rank 691; 119th globally for Engineering & Technology
- Fully Flexible Credit System: students build their own timetable and choose faculty each semester
- 1,200+ international students from 50+ countries; International Relations Office with dedicated foreign-admissions portal
- Flat USD 9,000 per-year B.Tech tuition for all branches, including CSE
- Two intakes for foreign B.Tech applicants: July and December
- Large on-campus hostel system with AC and non-AC rooms from two to eight sharing, priced in USD for foreign students
Popular courses and fees for international students
Annual tuition in INR with an indicative USD conversion at ₹85 = $1. Figures are the published foreign-national fee. Confirm the current fee sheet before paying.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition / year | Eligibility | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | UG | 4 years | ₹8.5 lakh≈ $10,050 | 12th or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics, 55% aggregate in PCM and at least 50% in Mathematics; English studied at senior secondary level | July / December |
| B.Tech CSE with specialisation in AI & Machine Learning | UG | 4 years | ₹8.5 lakh≈ $10,050 | 55% in PCM with 50% in Mathematics | July / December |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | UG | 4 years | ₹8.5 lakh≈ $10,050 | 55% in PCM with 50% in Mathematics | July / December |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | UG | 4 years | ₹8.5 lakh≈ $10,050 | 55% in PCB with at least 50% in Biology, or PCM | July / December |
| BBA | UG | 3 years | ₹3.3 lakh≈ $3,850 | 12 years of schooling with 55% aggregate | July |
| BCA | UG | 3 years | ₹3.3 lakh≈ $3,850 | 12th with Mathematics or Computer Science, 55% aggregate | July |
| B.Sc Multimedia & Animation / Visual Communication | UG | 3 years | ₹4.0 lakh≈ $4,750 | 12th in any stream with 55% aggregate | July |
| MBA (VIT Business School) | PG | 2 years | ₹6.1 lakh≈ $7,200 | Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate; GMAT/GRE/CAT or VIT interview | July |
| M.Tech / MCA | PG | 2 years | ₹6.1 lakh≈ $7,200 | B.E./B.Tech or BCA/B.Sc with 60% aggregate in the relevant discipline | July |
| Integrated M.Tech (5-year) | UG+PG | 5 years | ₹5.2 lakh≈ $6,150 | 12th with PCM, 55% aggregate | July |
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Admission process for international students
- 1
Register on the foreign-admission portal
Create a login at admissions.vit.ac.in for the B.Tech Foreign, UG Foreign or PG Foreign application matching your programme and session (July or December).
- 2
Complete the form and upload documents
Fill in academic details, upload a photo, your passport (national ID for Bhutanese applicants) and 12th-grade or degree mark sheets, then pay the USD 50 application fee.
- 3
Wait for scrutiny and the provisional admission letter
VIT verifies eligibility and issues provisional admission on a first-come, first-served merit basis; there is no entrance test for foreign nationals.
- 4
Pay the advance fee, then the balance
Transfer the advance tuition by the date on the letter, followed by the balance tuition and hostel fee; all payments must be made in US dollars.
- 5
Apply for an Indian Student Visa
Use the admission letter to apply at the nearest Indian mission; obtain a UGC/AIU equivalence certificate for non-Indian boards if your letter asks for it.
- 6
Report to Vellore and register
Submit original certificates at the International Relations Office (Dr M.G.R. Block), complete FRRO registration within 14 days and move into your allotted hostel block.
Eligibility & English requirement
- Any foreign national with a valid passport, including OCI holders; Bhutanese applicants may use a national ID
- B.Tech: minimum 55% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 50% in Mathematics (PCB applicants with 50% in Biology are limited to biotechnology and health-science streams); Nepali applicants need 55% across Classes 11 and 12 combined
- Other UG: 12 years of schooling with 55% aggregate; PG: a bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate (50% for some M.Sc programmes)
- English must have been studied at higher-secondary level or the applicant must have attended an English-medium school; no IELTS/TOEFL score is required
- A-levels, IB, WASSCE, HSC, Tawjihi and other national certificates are accepted; a UGC/AIU equivalence certificate is mandatory for non-Indian boards at admission
Important dates
- Applications for the July 2026 session opened 30 January 2026; last date 31 August 2026
- B.Tech Foreign December 2026 session: applications close 7 January 2027
- Advance fee due within the deadline stated on the provisional admission letter; balance tuition and hostel fee before reporting
- Classes begin: mid-July for the fall semester; December/January for the winter B.Tech foreign session
Scholarships for international students
| Scholarship | Benefit | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Institute and Government scholarship schemes | Listed by VIT's International Relations Office; awards are decided case by case for international admits | Foreign nationals with strong school results; apply through global@vit.ac.in after receiving a provisional offer |
| Study in India (SII) fee waivers | Partial tuition waivers funded by the Government of India | Foreign nationals applying via studyinindia.gov.in to VIT programmes on the SII portal |
| ICCR scholarships | Tuition, hostel and living stipend paid by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations | Nominated by the Indian embassy in your country under ICCR's general scholarship scheme; VIT is a host institution |
| Semester-abroad and twinning partner funding | Reduced fees for exchange semesters at partner universities under VIT's MoUs | Enrolled VIT students selected by the International Relations Office |
Placements
₹6 lakh
Median package
₹9.2 lakh
Average package
₹1.0 Cr
Highest package
No PSW visa
India has no post-study work visa; graduates need a sponsored Employment Visa
Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Adobe, TCS, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Intel, Cisco.
NIRF 2024-25 median salary for B.Tech graduates is INR 6 lakh (INR 8.99 lakh in the NIRF UG table); the 2023 season reported 900+ recruiters, an average of INR 9.23 lakh and a top offer of INR 1.02 crore.
Campus, hostel and cost of living
Hostel (on campus)
- Two-bed AC with vegetarian mess: ₹2.2 lakh / year (≈ $2,600)
- Three-bed AC with vegetarian mess: ₹2.1 lakh / year (≈ $2,500)
- Four-bed non-AC with vegetarian mess: ₹1.5 lakh / year (≈ $1,800)
- Six-bed non-AC with vegetarian mess: ₹1.4 lakh / year (≈ $1,700)
- Mess is bundled into the hostel fee: vegetarian, non-vegetarian (about USD 120 more) and special (about USD 260 more) plans; the 2026-27 NRI/Foreign tariff runs USD 1,520-3,090 per year for room plus mess.
- Figures are the 2026-27 first-year men's hostel NRI/Foreign tariff (ladies' hostel priced on a similar schedule). A one-time USD 250 admission fee and USD 400 refundable deposit apply. Rates include laundry (up to 44 washes) and are subject to annual escalation.
Monthly living cost in Vellore (estimate)
- Food outside mess $50-90
- Transport $10-25 (campus is residential; occasional trips to Chennai or Bengaluru cost more)
- Mobile and data $5-10
- Toiletries, laundry extras and books $20-40
- Leisure and weekend travel $30-80
- Total with hostel: $200–350 / month
Indian student visa for VIT Vellore 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do foreign students have to take VITEEE?
No. VITEEE is only for Indian-category B.Tech admissions. Foreign nationals, OCI holders and NRIs apply through separate portals and are admitted on their 12th-grade marks on a first-come, first-served merit basis.
How much is B.Tech tuition for an international student at VIT Vellore?
USD 9,000 per year for every branch, including CSE and AI/ML, plus a one-time USD 100 refundable caution deposit. All payments must be made in US dollars.
Can I start in December instead of July?
Yes for B.Tech. VIT runs a separate B.Tech Foreign December session each year (applications for December 2026 close on 7 January 2027). Other UG and PG programmes admit in July only.
What are the hostel costs for foreign students?
For 2026-27 a shared room with mess ranges from about USD 1,520 per year (six-bed non-AC, vegetarian mess) to USD 3,090 (two-bed AC, special mess), plus a USD 250 admission fee and USD 400 refundable deposit. Laundry is included.
Do I need an IELTS or TOEFL score?
No. VIT asks that English was studied at higher-secondary level or that you attended an English-medium school; there is no separate English test for admission.
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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 Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore.