Semester 1 (Monsoon Semester): August - December
Semester 2 (Spring Semester): January - May
The full academic calendar, including details of induction weeks, exams etc can be found here: Academic Calendar.
If selected to go on an exchange by Durham, the Global Opportunities Team will nominate you to the partner. After your nomination is confirmed, you will need to apply to the partner to register with them.
Nomination deadline: 30th April (Provisional)
Application deadline: 31st May (Provisional)
You must choose 4 courses worth 4 credits each. There is an optional 2-credit co-curricular course in performing arts/ visual arts/ languages.
The course catalogue is visible to students a month prior to their semester starting date on Ashoka Management System (AMS). The Office of Global Education guides students in selecting courses and registering for the same. Students can choose courses as per their academic preference and availability.
Some courses have prerequisites. Incoming students need to provide evidence of prior knowledge of the topic to receive a waiver on prerequisites.
The Student Care Team at Ashoka provides early intervention for students who may be struggling or in distress. They offer a safe and welcoming space to share thoughts and feelings provide referrals to resources and support services that can help navigate challenges.
Ashoka University is a residential university, and all international visiting students are also guaranteed campus accommodation in fully furnished residence halls with laundry service. Rooms are on a double-occupancy basis. Single room accommodation is not available. We pair visiting international students with Ashoka students to encourage intercultural exchange. More information on Residence Life at Ashoka.
Students receive a meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Dinner) at the dining facilities of Ashoka. This is included in the fees structure. The campus has additional food outlets, where students can purchase the same at their own cost. More information on Campus Life at Ashoka.
All incoming international students are advised to carry health insurance with them. You may also carry your existing health insurance (with additional fees) for the duration of stay in India.
Ashoka supports a number of summer school opportunities for students. These include: Ashoka Summer Course and Ashoka Summer Research programmes. All opportunities offered over vacation times can be found on the Summer or Winter School webpages. These programmes are independent of the full-year study abroad programme.
Sonipat comes under the National Capital Region and is around 45 kilometres (28 mi) from New Delhi. The capital is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system.
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