Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

About the university

Aligarh Muslim University is one of India's oldest and most distinguished central universities, established in 1875. Known internationally for Law, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Management, and Social Sciences. One of the few Indian universities with a significant proportion of international students, particularly from Muslim-majority countries. Strong in Unani medicine, Islamic studies, and Arabic language programs. Thriving community of students from over 30 countries.

Key information

  • Location: Aligarh, IN
  • Ranking #801
  • QS #801
  • National ranking #9
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Studies

Programs (9)

  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Education
  • Fine Arts

Student body

  • Total students: 30,000
  • International students: 7%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 77%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • AMU Entrance Exam

Minimum GPA: 2.7

Tuition costs

  • $500 - $3,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 20.00%
  • Scholarships available: AMU merit scholarships for international students, ICCR India scholarships, OIC scholarships, special fee concessions for students from developing countries.
  • Additional costs: Very affordable. Aligarh living costs ~$100-300/month.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1920
  • Teaching languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic
  • Study formats: offline

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