The University of Pune attracts the largest no. of foreign students among all Indian universities. Apart from offering a multicultural and interdisciplinary learning environment, one of the main reasons for studying in Pune is the manageable cost of living, conducive environment and education. Currently we have around 9,500 students from over 90 countries studying in the University and its affiliated colleges.

International Student Center (ISC)

International Student Center (ISC) of the University of Pune, located on campus assists the international students community in acquiring information about the various courses offered, colleges, tuition, structure, eligibility, accommodation, health insurance and the like. It arranges for their admission and looks after their welfare.
International students Center administers the special over and above quota of International students created by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. ISC is the nodal agency that coordinates all activities related to the admission of International students through a unique Single Window System that was established in the year 2001. Apart from handling the admissions and eligibility procedures, the ISC coordinates with the Indian Council for Cultural Research (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs and with different embassies and consulates for various purposes including getting scholarships as well as administering MoUs with international partners of higher education.
The ISC acts as a liaison between the students and the various Departmental heads of Colleges and Institutions affiliated under the University of Pune as well as all the heads of the Chancery, Embassies, Consulates and their education counselors and educational wings throughout the world, or with any other agencies of the Government of India or the Government of other Countries.