Over 300 International Students Choose BHU for Higher Education

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has enrolled 312 international students for the academic session 2023-24. This is the highest number of international admissions the university has ever received. The number of total international students enrolled in the university has reached 734 (from 49 countries), an all-time high.

How many international students did Banaras Hindu University (BHU) enroll for the academic session 2023-24?

Among the new admissions, 172 students have enrolled in undergraduate programmes, 112 in postgraduate courses, and 16 students are enrolled in PhD programmes of the university. The highest number of new entrants is from Nepal, with 155 students enrolling in various courses. Besides, 85 students from Bangladesh, 11 from Sri Lanka, and 10 from Myanmar have made their way to BHU. In total, students from 30 countries have enrolled for different courses at the university for the 2023-24 session.

The university has attributed its success in attracting international students to its strong academic reputation, diverse range of courses, and affordable tuition fees. BHU is also located in Varanasi, a holy city that is popular with tourists from around the world. The university is now working to provide additional support services for its international students, such as English language classes and cultural orientation programs. BHU is also planning to launch a new scholarship program for international students.

The influx of international students is a boon for BHU, as it will help to internationalize the campus and improve the university's global reputation. It will also provide international students with an opportunity to experience Indian culture and education. (News Source)