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Study in Aizawl

This guide explains student life in Aizawl, India, including an estimated monthly student budget of $121, Aizawl features a mild, subtropical highland climate with pleasant temperatures year-round and heavy monsoon rains from May to September., Student Visa (S Visa) guidance, 3 universities. Explore verified details for India below.

Aizawl, India
Aizawl, India — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$121
Climate
Aizawl features a mild, subtropical highland climate with pleasant temperatures year-round and heavy monsoon rains from May to September.
Safety score
85/100
English friendliness
75%
Student visa
Student Visa (S Visa)
Work while studying
International students on a Student Visa are strictly prohibited from working or engaging in employment in India.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$36
  • Food$50
  • Transport$15
  • Leisure$20

Rent is for aroom in a student hostel at Pachhunga University College (Mizoram University).

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living and university hostel fees.
  • One of the safest cities in India with a welcoming, close-knit community.
  • Pleasant, mild climate year-round compared to the extreme heat of mainland India.
  • High English proficiency among locals and English-medium university instruction.

Considerations

  • Remote location in Northeast India makes international and domestic travel difficult and expensive.
  • Limited urban infrastructure and frequent heavy monsoon rains can disrupt daily life.
  • Strict visa rules prohibit international students from working while studying.

Student housing in Aizawl

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Aizawl, India. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Aizawl

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Rent follows the official published hostel fee of Pachhunga University College (Mizoram University) at INR 3,000/month. As neither the university nor the Indian government publishes a comprehensive monthly living budget, food, transport, and leisure are conservative estimates for a residential student, converted to USD. Figures apply to 2024/2025.

Figures for Aizawl are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024/2025. Last reviewed September 2026.

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