Advisory for International Student
Pre-Arrival Guidelines
Students should make sure of the following points before leaving their home country:
- Visas: International students who wish to study in India must obtain a Student Visa before travelling to India.
Please make enquiries at the Indian Consulate/Embassy/High Commission in your country /country of application to ascertain the correct procedure and time necessary to obtain a visa valid for the term of study of your program at AU. - Vaccinations: Make sure that you have taken all the required vaccinations like Typhoid Vaccine, Hepatitis Vaccine, etc. to avoid medical complications while you are in India. Please take advice from your local Indian Embassy/Consulate.
- Make sure to inform your admissions counsellor/Admissions department at least 3 days prior to your arrival.
- Documents : Make sure to bring the Offer of Admission Letter issued by the University along with all the Certificates/Degrees and Transcripts (in original) and 15 passport-size photographs.
- Temperature ranges between 30 to 45 degrees Celsius during summers and 20 to 25 degrees Celsius during winters.
- While everything is available in India, try to get all that you would require during the initial few days, especially medicines.
- All the essentials can be availed from the University tuck shops as well as markets situated in a range of about 5 km from the Campus.
- The electric standard in India works on 240 V. So, ensure that you have an adapter for your mobile or laptop if it operates on a different voltage in your country. Also, the electric sockets are 2 or 3 pins so ensure that you carry a converter in case required.
Post-Arrival Guidelines
Students should make sure about the following points after arriving in India
- Registration: International students are required by law to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ local police authorities as per regulation of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. At present, this must be within 14 days of arrival in India but please check this information with the Consulate/Embassy/High Commission in your country of application before departure as these rules are subject to change.
- Students must comply with visa rules and registration requirements and keep abreast of any changes. Accordingly, students are responsible for ensuring that their visas are valid throughout their study at UPES and for maintaining their registration with the FRRO/local police.
- Students will report to the Admissions office along with all the required documents and interact with Senior Manager- Admissions/ Admission Counselor.
- All required documents must be in English and duly attested.
- Students must carry with them original medical fitness certificate signed and stamped by a registered medical practitioner holding degree no lower than MBBS or equivalent. Medical certificate should not be over 14 days old from the date of arrival in India
- Students must have appropriate and adequate medical insurance
