Overview
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Ashoka University is a leading liberal arts university serving 4,500 domestic and international students. As a Cornell Global Hubs partner, Ashoka fosters high-impact opportunities and international exchange for Cornell students.
Ashoka University seeks to provide a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education to students, to help them think critically about issues from multiple perspectives in order to become leaders with a commitment to public service. More information about the centers and institutes hosted by Ashoka University are on the Ashoka University website.
A residential university, Ashoka boasts an active student life on a modern campus.
What is unique about Sonipat, India
Rajiv Ghandi Education City is a planned city in Sonipat, approximately 27 miles or 45 minutes outside Delhi. Multiple institutions of higher education are located in Sonipat with regular travel into Delhi easily available.
The largest metropolitan area in India, Delhi is home to nearly 28 million people, and has been a center of political power since the early 13th century.
Home to more than 1.35 billion people, India is poised to remain a superpower for much of the twenty-first century. The most substantial economy in South Asia, India hosts large manufacturing conglomerates, the tech innovation of Bangalore, as well as a large agricultural sector.
In addition to its modern economic dynamism, India has been a center of civilization for more than two thousand years and is the home of three major world religions. With a physical landmass reaching from the heights of the Himalayas in the north and deep into the Indian Ocean in the south, the geography of the nation is as varied as its citizens.
Academic Calendar
- Fall: Mid-August - Mid-December
- Spring: Late January - Mid-May
For details, refer to Ashoka's Academic Calendar
Things to consider before applying
- Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps
- Still have questions? Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors
- Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @cornelliansabroad
How do I apply?
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. For more information, visit Apply for Semester and Year on the Education Abroad website.
For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed by Education Abroad. See timeline. Students who secure a space will be invited to commit. Once committed, the Education Abroad Office will nominate you to the exchange partner.
Once nominated by Cornell, complete the external application for exchange students provided by the partner. Schools typically admit the students nominated by exchange partners, but you must complete this process for them to review your application and offer you a place. The timeline for nominations varies greatly by program; you will hear from your Education Abroad Advisor or the program itself when it is time to apply externally.
