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Ashoka University

Ashoka University is a leading private research university located in Sonipat, Haryana (in the National Capital Region), providing a liberal education in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Find out more at Ashoka's webpage
Ashoka University Campus

Number of places available: 2 full year places.

Dates

Term dates

  • 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.

Application Deadline

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)

Academic Information

Study Load

You must choose 4 courses worth 4 credits each. There is an optional 2-credit co-curricular course in performing arts/ visual arts/ languages.

Requirements / Restrictions

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.

Supporting Documents Required

  • Current CV/ Resume
  • Academic Transcript
  • Passport copy
  • Online Interaction with visiting students
  • +1 Letter of Recommendation (LoR) from Faculty (for self funded students)

 

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Student Care Office

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.

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Accommodation

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Other Information

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Summer Opportunities

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.

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Discover more

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.

Discover more about Ashoka's campus life

GO Full Year Study: Step by Step

How does it work?

Find out details of how full-year GO study works

Where can I go?

Find out about Durham's partner universities

How to apply

Find out the application process

Preparing to go

What students must do pre-departure

Currently Abroad

Help and resources for students abroad

Returning Students

Find out what to do on your return