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Bangalore University

ยท Public University

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Bangalore University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Bangalore University is a public state university in Bengaluru, India, and it suits students who want to study at a large city university with jurisdiction over Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts. It is also a fit for applicants who want an institution associated with AIU and ACU and accredited by NAAC with grade A++ in 2023.

  2. What you can study

    Bangalore University is a collegiate public state university. The available information does not list specific subject areas or degree programmes, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled; check the university website for the current list of courses and departments.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for entry requirements, document rules, and deadlines before applying. The university is affiliated by the University Grants Commission, but the exact international admissions process, programme-specific requirements, and any English-language conditions need to be confirmed with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Bengaluru will depend on housing, transport, and daily spending, so plan for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, document attestation, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme has any additional entry conditions on the official site.

  6. How it compares

    Among 475 universities in India, Bangalore University stands out as a public state university with city-based jurisdiction and formal links to AIU and ACU. Its A++ NAAC grade in 2023 gives it a clearer institutional signal than universities that do not publish such accreditation information, but it is no substitute for checking whether it offers the programme you need.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Bangalore University

What type of university is Bangalore University?

It is a public state university.

Where is Bangalore University located?

It is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Which organizations is Bangalore University associated with?

It is a part of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and it is affiliated by the University Grants Commission.

What accreditation does Bangalore University have?

It was accredited by NAAC with grade A++ in 2023.

Overview

Bangalore University (BU) is a collegiate public state university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The university is a part of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and affiliated by University Grants Commission (UGC). Bangalore University is accredited by the NAAC with grade A++ in 2023. Bangalore University was trifurcated into Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University and Bengaluru North University. It has its jurisdiction over Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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