Jadavpur University (JU) is a centre of learning that is enriched by the range, variety, experience and myriad perspectives of its students, faculty and staff. This prestigious university is committed to building a culturally diverse and vibrant community to ensure that students, faculty and staff members can explore their interests, discover new academic and extracurricular pursuits, and just as importantly, learn from each other.

JU attracts students from all over India and abroad, and from diverse strata of society. At present, JU has around 112 foreign students from 18 countries. There is close interaction between foreign and Indian students so that the atmosphere of the campus is that of one large family.

Foreign Students Advisor:

Mr. Pranab Kumar Gayen, Deputy Registrar & ISA, JU

Email: isa@jadavpuruniversity.in

Who is a foreign student?

Students holding passports of countries other than India, including people of Indian origin who have acquired the nationality of a foreign country, are considered foreign or international students.

How do I get into JU?

International students aspiring to take admission to Jadavpur University need not worry too much. JU not only gives them the chance to choose their subjects but also helps take care of their needs, including admission. Aspiring students just need to follow certain simple instructions, which are outlined below.

Admission Procedure

Admission can be in one of three ways.

1. Self-financed: Foreign students who pay for their study at JU from their own private resources are defined as self-financing students.
2. The Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), a central government organisation, is entrusted with the duty of looking after foreign students in our county. See their website, http://www.iccrindia.net/, especially the section on Scholarship for more details. ICCR s Eastern Regional Office is at 9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata – 700 071.
3. Exchange Programme: Visit http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relation-programmes/doc72_en.htm to get details about the Erasmus Mundus programme, through which foreign students can get grants to study in JU.

University Offers the Following Courses–

Foreign Students’ Cell

Admission Enquiry Contact No.: 03324572633
(Helpline Timing – 11:30 A.M. to – 3:30 P.M. Monday to Friday)

Admission of Foreign Students in Undergraduate, Post-graduate and Ph. D. Programme for the Session 2026-27.
(The Application will be received form 14/05/2026 to 15/06/2026)

Application Form and Admission Criteria of Faculty of Arts

Under Graduate:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form

Ph.D:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form

Application Form and Admission Criteria of Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Under Graduate:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form

Post Graduate:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form

Ph.D:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form

Application Form and Admission Criteria of Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies Law & Management

Post Graduate:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Recommendation Form

Ph.D:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Recommendation Form

Application Form and Admission Criteria of Faculty of Science

Under Graduate:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form

Ph.D:

• Admission Criteria
• Application Form
• Fee Structure
• Recommendation Form