USAC is proud to offer affordable, authentic study abroad programs in non-traditional locations around the world, and our program in Bengaluru, India is no exception. In fact, Bengaluru is arguably one of the most unique and dynamic program locations we offer.
If you talk to any USAC Bengaluru alum, you’ll quickly learn that study abroad in India isn’t for the faint of heart. India is a country bursting with rich culture, vibrant people, and a colorful history that lends itself to a very unique and transformative study abroad experience. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that the program has come out of hibernation and is open for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and beyond!
Interested in learning more about study abroad in India? Keep reading.
A Day In The Life Studying Abroad In Bengaluru, India
No two days abroad are alike, and the beauty of study abroad in India is access to an new adventure around every corner. Bengaluru, also known as the “Garden City,” is the hub of India’s technology and business outsourcing revolution, but it gets it’s nickname from it’s abundance of parks and gardens scattered throughout the city.
Students enjoy exploring Bengaluru, one of India’s most modern cities, and spending time in restaurants, malls, nightclubs, bargain shopping centers, and espresso shops or soaking in the sunshine at one of the city’s many parks.
Academics At Christ University
USAC students will study alongside 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students from every state in India, as well as a handful of international students from around the world. At Christ University, USAC students will have full access to all campus amenities like the library, student cafeteria, and computer labs.
During their summer, semester, or yearlong study abroad in Bengaluru, students can take courses in culture, society and global perspectives to dive deep into India’s culture and history.
In-person and virtual internships are also available in business, computer science and IT, human resources, and more.
Explore India on USAC Field Trips and Optional Tours
While we highly encourage USAC students in any location to spend quality time in their host city to truly immerse in the local culture, we also understand the value of travel and exploration of the surrounding areas. To help facilitate some intentional travel, USAC offers field trips and optional tours to popular destinations and some must-see hidden gems around the country. USAC Bengaluru students can immerse in Indian culture and gain an deeper understanding of their host country’s history and traditions through possible trips to*:
- Mysore and Coorg
- Hampi
- Bengaluru Heritage Excursion
- Northern India Tour
- Southern India Tour
*The following are possible destinations, view term calendars for specifics. Due to continually evolving COVID-19 regulations some tours and field studies may or may not be available during the term you choose to study abroad.
Alumni Stories
Nobody knows what makes a USAC program special better than our alumni. Read these alumni stories for a first-hand look at study abroad in India.
