International

It is a matter of pride that the state of Karnataka hosts the largest number of international students studying in India. Hospitality organisation for Overseas students /International students hospitality organization- Bangalore, Federation of International Students Associations - Bangalore( F.I.S.A-B) and other voluntary organisations have further polarized Bangalore to be a hub for education and learning. Moreover, the weather conditions are suitable and the cost of living is rather low compared to other cities in India. People who recently joined this growing population of people living in Bangalore by relocating here for work. Eager to find out more about this unique, rapidly-growing metropolitan city, were asked 10 expats living in Bangalore their opinion on what makes Bangalore a great city for expats. It was the best outcome.

In its quest for achieving World Class University standards, Christ ( Deemed to be University) strives to identify, adapt and put into effect the best educational and administrative practices .It has signed more than 90 MOU’s with Foreign Universities for exchange of students and teachers, conduct joint research and publication, programmes, organize joint seminars and conferences etc.

Regular exchange of students under various schemes like duel degrees, twinning arrangements are arranged with about 15 active Universities in U.S.A, UK, Europe, Korea and Australia.

Every year about 200 students are exchanged for study periods extending from a few weeks to 2 semesters between Christ University and the partner Universities abroad. Christ University is the only University adopted by the 25 member Universities Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) of U.S.A for hosting short term U.S students in India. For this purpose Christ University maintains specialized units with qualified staff to run these exchange programmes.
Besides hosting exchange students for short periods , Christ University admits around 250 foreign students every year to its regular programmes .At present , about 600 foreign students from more than 55 Asian ,African, European and North American countries are on the regular rolls of the University.

 
The International Office of the University has, over the years, evolved an elaborate system to make admissions easier. A student from abroad has the facility to apply online through the University website and selection interviews are conducted over telephone /Skype and thereafter provisional admission letters and visa instructions are sent to the student without the hustle of travelling. Annual subscriptions are taken for two International internet magazines viz Daijiworld.com(Dubai) and Masterstudies.com(Norway) as a means of informing international students about the University.
 
Concessional tuition fees are offered for the nationals of SAARC and African countries to encourage education with Christ ( Deemed to be University) .A 3 month intensive English Language Course is organized every year in the months of March to May (before the commencement of regular courses) for students coming from non English Learning backgrounds to equip them with our teaching methodology. The International Office makes arrangements to receive and accommodate the new admitted foreign students and also assists with registration with the local Foreigners Regional Registration office .
 
Christ ( Deemed to be University) strives integrate the diverse international student community with the mainstream Christ University campus culture by organizing annual welcome get together and exclusive orientation programmes . Special medical attention is also provided through the medical staff . The International office acts as a mentor by monitoring the academic progress of the International students with the help of teachers and counselors. It also encourages and applauds merit students by giving awards and prizes for securing distinctions in semester examinations, part scholarships/fee concessions for higher studies,etc.
 
As a policy , foreign students are encouraged to opt for higher studies at our University and also remain in touch with International office even after completion of their studies. Graduates are encouraged to join the Alumni Association units in their respective countries .Informal Christ University Alumni Association units are being formed in countries like Thailand, Nepal, Maldives, and South Korea. There seems to be good appreciation for the work undertaken by the International Office of the University in a few countries abroad as for example ,Government of Maldives sponsors a few of their official candidates for study at Christ University every year. Also, the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia has started placing their sponsored candidates at Christ University for higher studies from this year onwards.

If not , the students must undergo the 3 month Intensive English language Course (IELC) conducted by the University from March to May 2018. This course is a full time course conducted from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for a total duration of more than 320 hours. It is designed to help the foreign students to cope with the academic standards in CHRIST ( Deemed to be University) This course includes basic structures of English language like a) Functional Grammar (80 hours) b) Reading skills (80 hours) c) listening and speaking skills (80 hours) d) writing skills (80 hours) Fees for the course including study material will be US $ 400/- ( non-refundable)

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If not , the students must undergo the 3 month Intensive English language Course (IELC) conducted by the University from March to May 2018. This course is a full time course conducted from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm for a total duration of more than 320 hours. It is designed to help the foreign students to cope with the academic standards in CHRIST ( Deemed to be University) This course includes basic structures of English language like a) Functional Grammar (80 hours) b) Reading skills (80 hours) c) listening and speaking skills (80 hours) d) writing skills (80 hours) Fees for the course including study material will be US $ 400/- ( non-refundable)

The academic, social, personal and cultural benefits of participating in the exchange programme are huge. It can be challenging to live away from home and study in another country but it can also offer you a unique opportunity to travel, make new friends and study subjects that may not be offered at your home university. Following are the models of collaborations the CHRIST (Deemed to be University has with various institutions.
Student Exchange :

• CU students visit collaborating University for two weeks for exposure or collaborative programs. C.U. Students look after the travel expenses. collaborating institution looks after accommodation and subsidized food.
• Collaborating University Students come to C.U. C.U. looks after the accommodation. The exchange students do joint programs with C.U. students such as joint theatre performances, collaborative service learning or internships.

Faculty Exchange:

• Faculty members from the collaborating university come to CU for two weeks to eight weeks. Christ University looks after their accommodation and local transport.Faculty members from the University can come from any faculty any time of the year, from June through Marc
• CU faculty members visit collaborating university from mid-March though the first week of May. CU looks after their travel. The collaborating university takes care of their accommodation and provides subsidized food.

 India Gateway Program :

• students from the collaborating university come to CU with one or two faculty members. CU offers tailor-made courses on business, culture and society in India, involving lectures, field trips and industry/corporate visits. The group can have minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 students. The program is paid for by the students of the collaborating university.

Research :

• Faculty members of Christ University and collaborating University write joint research, social impact or creative projects. The research projects may also involve students.

• All students of Foreign National (except from Nepal and Bhutan) admitted to the University are required to arrive in India with a valid Passport and Student Visa specifying “For at Christ University, Bengaluru”
• No student of Foreign National (except from Nepal and Bhutan) will be permitted to attend classes at the University without Valid Passport, Student Visa and Residential Permit.
• Students of Foreign National who are already in India studying in other educational institutions have to obtain ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from their present institutions and enclose the same with their application form. After obtaining Provisional Admission Letter from the University, they have to change the Student Visa in favour of CHRIST ( Deemed to be University) at the local Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Bengaluru via online portal www.e-FRRO before they start attending classes at CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
• Within 14 days of arrival in India, Foreign students are required to register with the local Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on the online portal www.e-FRRO concerned via viz. Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Bureau of Immigration, (MHA) Government of India, TTMC A Block,

          5th floor, BMTC Bus Stand Building , KH Road , Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru. - 560027 www.immigrationindia.nic.in 5. The following documents are required to be enclosed in the prescribed application for registration.

• Original valid passport and visa copy
• Bonafide certificate from the University
• C Form from the PG owner/ Landlord/ Warden however for students living inside the University campus , the C form will be issued by the International office .
• Three passport size photograph with white background
• Proof of residence of the applicant (rental agreement) and ID card of the landlord ( Driving license or Election ID Card or Ration card copy)
• Bank statement / ATM card copy and mini statement.
• Course fee Receipt.

• A copy of the Residential Permit obtained from the FRRO has to be deposited by Foreign Students at the International Office of the University , without fail.
• Application for renewal of student visa if applicable and Residential Permit has to be made well in advance and any changes in the Residential Address have to be brought to the notice of the FRRO.

• Federation of International Student Associations, Bangalore (F.I.S.A.B) To meet foreign students studying in other institutions and nationals from your own country, you are advised to be in close touch with F.I.S.A-.B who together with ICCR organizes various activities for foreign students.

           Address:
           F.I.S.A.B C/o ICCR 26/3B,
           Sankey Road Cross,
           Bangalore –560052

• International Students Hospitality Organization (ISHO) ISHO organizes get together with local families, awards Kanthula Prizes to meritorious International students and celebrates Indian festivals like Deepavali. It also conducts Indian language courses for the benefit of foreign students studying in Bangalore. They also have an interesting website on Bangalore full of useful information for foreign students. You may visit them, especially on a Saturday, at the following Address :

           I.S.H.O –“RAVSHAN” Ground Floor,

           Address:
           Ashley Road, Brunton Road Cross,
           Off MG Road, Bangalore - 560 025.
           Contact person: Mr. K Ravi Shankar,
           Co coordinator. Telephone: 98450-21434 / 25550221.
           Email: isho.inka@gmail.com / kayares@gmail.com.
           Website: www.ishoinka.org

• Cultural Evening (All Friday's) Every Friday cultural evening programs are organized for foreign students at Yvanika.

          Address:
          Yvanika, State Youth Centre,
          Nrupatunga Road, Bangalore – 560001.
          (Near State Reserve Bank of India)

• State of the Art Infrastructure amidst greenery is the Hallmark of the University. With a wide variety of plants and trees , a Bird’s Park , a greenhouse , a choice of seminar halls , a 2000 seater auditorium, well equipped laboratories, secure hostels and modern gymnasiums for men and women, Wi-Fi enabled campus, audio-visual enabled classrooms and multi-sports grounds add to the ambience of the University.
• The Christ University Library system with 5 specialized library centres in 3 campuses houses more than 250,000 books, 600 periodicals, 27 newspapers , 5000 CD’s and DVD’s and subscribes to 15 online databases with campus-wide access and has more than 250 computer terminals to facilitate access to the internet.
• Every student is assigned a Christ University Email ID with 7 GB space ; students can access their personal details and the internet using their register number and password. The website also acts as a portal of information and accessibility which are hosted from local servers in the campus.
• The Christ University Hospitality system consists of Jonas Hall (340 capacity girls hostel) and Kuriakose Hall (350 capacity boys hostel ) inside the Hosur Road Campus , Christ Hall (270 capacity boys hostel ) in Bannerghatta Road Campus , Devadan Hall (1000 capacity boys hostel) and for about 200 girl students at the Kengeri Campus (Mysore Road). The University provides more than 25 restaurants and eateries along with the Campus and the reprographic store to take care of the student’s food and academic needs.
• The University also hosts 5 Multi-gym fitness centers separately for men and women at both the campuses, ample games and sports facilities , counselling centre with 12 professionally trained counsellors , Doctor on Campus, 3 prayer halls for silent prayer and reflection, etc make up the Health and Wellbeing Support System.
• The Campus has all the facilities to nurture the holistic development of its students and the University is adjudged as one of the 10 best in the country by the ranking agencies.

NOTE: "It has come to the notice of the University that students are receiving SMS / Email communication from unauthorised /unknown sources promising / confirming admissions to various courses of the University .All applicants are cautioned not to be misguided and get cheated by such SMS / Email and are requested to get in touch with   Admissions Office of the University for its authenticity. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) will not be responsible in any manner for such unauthorised SMS / Email”.
Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:

1. Foreign citizens,
2. PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card holders and
3. OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) card holders

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

• Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or
• Have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores.
• Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for
• Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding on them for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.
Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may apply under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee   The decision of the Admission committee is final.
Student seeking admission through International Student category will have a separate application process.
Kindly browse through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before you could proceed with the following steps.
Candidates applying under International Student (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) category have the below options to apply for any programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University).

Brochure 2020 - 21 :

a) Direct mode Application

b) Online Application form 

For All Programmes:
For Offline Application Form :

Note: Candidates can use the below link only for your application processing fee transfer, this transfer details cannot be used for any other transactions.

NEFT Details:

a) Direct Application Mode:

• Candidates living in Bengaluru or having relatives/friends in Bengaluru may visit the Coordinator, Office of International Affairs, Ground Floor, Block I, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Hosur Road, Campus.
• After meeting the Coordinator, Office of International Affairs, Candidates or relatives/friends of the candidate can obtain the application form from the below given address by paying the application fee of 100 USD or equivalent in Indian rupees.

Counter No. 7,
Office of Admissions, Ground Floor, Central Block,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Hosur Road, Campus,
Bengaluru – 560029

• Once the application form is obtained, fill-in all details in the application form and directly submit the form along with the required supporting documents at the below given address:

The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs,
Ground Floor, Block I,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Central Campus
Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91 80 4012 9439 /9105

Between:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM, Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office will remain closed on Government Holidays & Sundays)
Applicants may apply for the programme from 8 December, 2019, when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

Application form guidelines:
All applicants must visit the page :

http://https://kp.christuniversity.in/KnowledgePro/uniqueIdRegistration.do?method=initOnlineApplicationRegistration&gl=1

and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password.  (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Application Mode:
Online mode: To fill and submit application using online mode, log on to our website www.christuniversity.in and click on “Admissions”, proceed to click on the Application Status followed by appstatlink:

http://https://kp.christuniversity.in/KnowledgePro/uniqueIdRegistration.do?method=initOnlineApplicationRegistration&gl=1

In the confirmation page click, on ‘Applications’ and click on the preferred programme.
Direct mode: Application forms will be available at Office of Admissions, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560029. To fill and submit application using offline mode, log on to our website www.christuniversity.in and click on “Admissions”, proceed to click on the Application Status followed by appestat link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in/  in the confirmation page click, on ‘Applications’ and click on the preferred programme. Choose offline application and enter the Application No., which is printed on the top left corner of this page, and the Receipt No. printed on the receipt.

Guidelines to applicants:
Candidates should make sure that they enter the correct marks in the “previous qualification” field entry given in the online application form as this data will be carried forward for preparing the selection list. Any error in the marks entered will be treated as fraudulence/falsification of marks and the application will be rejected at any given time during the application/selection or admission process.

• Undergradudate Progammes Applciations: To fill the application you must have a copy of statement of marks of Class 10, Class 11/12 (Can be entered only after results are declared) (Mandatory)

http://kp.christuniversity.in/KnowledgePro/uniqueIdRegistration.do?method=initOnlineApplicationRegistration&gl=1
          under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form.

• Candidates must send the below mentioned supporting documents through Registered Post / Courier should send in an A4 size Envelope ONLY to:
• Postgradudate Progammes Applciations: To fill the application you must have a copy of statement of marks of Class 10, Class 12 and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card semester/year (if result awaited, marks card available currently) (Mandatory).
• Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on screen. In case you need to make any corrections you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
• Make payment using card and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to

The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs,
Ground Floor, Block I,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Campus
Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91 80 4012 9439 / 9105

• Copy of online payment Application Process Fee Receipt.
• 2 recent passport size and 2 stamp size photographs in formal dress of (Photo size of 35mm x 45mm with white background only - Standard Indian Passport Format only). The application may be rejected if the photograph is not according to the specification.
• The filled-in printed application form duly signed by the parent/guardian/spouse and the candidate.
• Copy of Statement of marks of Class 10 & Class 11/12, if applying for Undergraduate programme (Which ever applicable and available).
• Copy of Statement of marks of Undergraduate, if applying for Postgraduate programme.
• Copy of Statement of marks of Postgraduate Degree, if applying for MPhil
• Copy of Statement of marks of MPhil, if applying for PhD Programme.
• Transfer Certificate (TC) of undergraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 August, 2020.
• Migration Certificate of undergraduate degree from qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 August, 2020.
• Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit:
• Copy of Passport (Mandatory). 
• PIO / OCI have to produce the copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory). 
• Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and 
• Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying) 

The above supporting documents should reach us within 10 days of submitting the application, online. Candidates must mark the application as - Admissions 2020 - ISC’ on the top left hand corner of the A4 size envelope to facilitate faster processing.

For accessing the online application click the link given below:

http://kp.christuniversity.in/KnowledgePro/uniqueIdRegistration.do?method=initOnlineApplicationRegistration&gl=1
For Further queries, write to us at the email address given below with the email subject as “Further queries” isc.admission@christuniversity.in
 

For more details on Foreign National Admissions;
The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs,

Ground Floor, Block I
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Campus,
Bengaluru - 560 029
Karnataka, India
Phone: +91 80 4012 9105, 9439