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South Asian University

ยท Public University

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South Asian University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    South Asian University is a public international university in India, sponsored by the eight SAARC member states. It suits students who want a regional South Asian setting and are comfortable checking programme and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    South Asian University is an international university. The specific subject areas and programme catalogue are not listed, so confirm the current courses and degree options on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the official university website to check the current application route, entry requirements, and deadlines. The universityโ€™s language requirements, document list, and any programme-specific conditions are not stated here and should be confirmed with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here, so confirm the current fee for your programme with its admissions office. Living costs in Delhi will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so check local costs separately before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is an international university sponsored by the eight SAARC member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It does not state the language of instruction, so check that, plus visa needs, document attestation, health cover, and housing arrangements, on the official site before applying.

  6. How it compares

    India has 475 universities, so South Asian University sits in a very crowded higher-education market. Its main distinction is that it is an international university sponsored by the eight SAARC member states, which makes it different from a typical single-country public university in India.

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 South Asian University

What type of university is South Asian University?

It is a public university.

Which country is South Asian University in?

It is in India.

Which countries sponsor South Asian University?

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka sponsor it through SAARC.

Where is the university located now?

It is on its permanent campus at Maidan Garhi in South Delhi, India.

Overview

South Asian University (SAU) is an international university sponsored by the eight Member States of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The eight countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The university started admitting students in 2010 at a temporary campus at Akbar Bhawan, India. Since February 2023, the university is running on its permanent campus at Maidan Garhi in South Delhi, India, next to Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

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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