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Is this program right for you?

The program is designed for students with a desire to understand the complexities and paradoxes of the world's largest democracy. Students have the opportunity to explore India's cultural and religious diversity while experiencing the impact of modernity upon tradition. This program is also ideal for a student who would like to do a service project, participate in volunteer work or undertake an internship.

Program Snapshot

  • Customized CIEE orientation highlighting direct enrollment and specialized courses; safety; language peer tutors; and volunteer opportunities
  • Educational activities such as visits to ancient mosques, temples, and religious centers, and Golconda Fort; group excursions to Sravanabelagola, Mysore, Melkote, and yoga classes at the yoga center on campus
  • Opportunities for meditation training, along with traditional Indian music and dance classes conducted by experts in the field

Subject Areas

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Dance
  • Economics
  • Film Studies
  • Geography
  • Hindi Language
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Performing Arts
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Telugu Language
  • Theology
  • Urdu Language

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India and is at the heart of India’s rapidly developing global economy. The city is an urban mix of construction, shopping and food bazaars, department stores, traffic, hi-tech businesses, and city sprawl. Good public transportation makes Hyderabad an excellent base from which to visit other areas of the country. While the language of the state is Telugu, Urdu is widely spoken in Hyderabad and people are comfortable with Hindi. English is also spoken by large numbers of college-educated people.

Where You'll Study

University of Hyderabad

Founded more than 30 years ago, the University of Hyderabad was the first federally funded university in the southern part of India. The University has over 275 faculty, 2,700 full-time students, and eight schools: chemistry; life sciences; mathematics and computer and information sciences; physics; humanities; social sciences; management studies; and performing arts, fine arts, and communication. The campus is located approximately 30 to 45 minutes from the downtown area by public transportation, affording students a more tranquil environment outside of the city center to learn about student life in Andhra Pradesh.

Thoughts From Abroad

As a participant of the CIEE Study Center at the University of Hyderabad, you will experience firsthand the many dichotomies that India, and in particular the city of Hyderabad, exemplifies: an ancient city with all the trappings of modernity; a rapidly evolving global metropolis with the quaintness of a small town; acute poverty and affluence existing side by side; and much more. Through direct enrollment in the University of Hyderabad, as well as many cultural and educational field trips, the Arts and Sciences program is committed to helping you make sense of these contrasts as you adapt to a new setting and way of life.

Life in Hyderabad will be what you make of it. Be sure to make the most of every available opportunity, be it related to a course, learning a language, or meeting new people. How much you are ready to immerse yourself in a radically different experience of the mind, body, and soul, will answer the question, “What will your story be?”

— Kavitha Gooty Venkata, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Ms. Kavitha Gooty Venkata, Resident Director, was born and raised in Hyderabad. Kavitha is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Political Science at the University of Hyderabad. Her research work focuses on underprivileged women and higher education policy in India. Kavitha also brings to the program extensive field experience from her research on the issue of the influence of caste on Indian politics and the traditional Indian marriage system. Kavitha also worked as a student counselor for the Study in India Program at the University of Hyderabad before joining the CIEE Study Center as a Program Assistant in 2004.

Mr. Kalyan Murthy, Office Manager, is originally from Hyderabad city. He received his M.Sc. from Osmania University, Hyderabad, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. Kalyan joined CIEE in 2007.

Recommended Credit

semester: 16 semester/24 quarter hours
academic year: 32 semester/48 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0
  • Junior standing and above

Program Dates

Fall 20097/10/2009 - 12/5/2009
Academic Year 2009-107/10/2009 - 5/5/2010
Spring 201012/27/2009 - 5/5/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200920 weeks
mid-July - early December
Academic Year 2009-1037 weeks
mid-July - early May
Spring 201017 weeks
late December - early May

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $12,900
    The CIEE program fee includea an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time leadership and support, housing, meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Visa Fees$168
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,893
    Housing and Meals$1,765
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$12,900

    The CIEE program fee includea an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time leadership and support, housing, meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,750
    Books and Supplies$500
    Local Transportation$500
    Personal Expenses$2,200
    Total$4,950


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $23,200
    The CIEE program fee includea an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time leadership and support, housing, meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$19,428
    Housing and Meals$3,530
    Visa Fees$168
    Total$23,200

    The CIEE program fee includea an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time leadership and support, housing, meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,750
    Personal Expenses$4,400
    Books and Supplies$1,000
    Local Transportation$1,000
    Total$8,150


  • Spring 2010 $12,900
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time leadership and support, housing, meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,765
    Housing and Meals$1,890
    Medical Insurance$74
    Visa Fees$171
    Total$12,900

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time leadership and support, housing, meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Personal Expenses$2,200
    Books and Supplies$500
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,425
    Local Transportation$500
    Total$4,625


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