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Study in Bengaluru

This guide explains student life in Bengaluru, India, including an estimated monthly student budget of $188, Tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons and relatively moderate temperatures year-round., Student Visa (S Visa) guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for India below.

Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru, India — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$188
Climate
Tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons and relatively moderate temperatures year-round.
Safety score
65/100
English friendliness
85%
Student visa
Student Visa (S Visa)
Work while studying
International students on a Student Visa are strictly prohibited from working or taking up employment in India.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$80
  • Food$63
  • Transport$15
  • Leisure$30

Rent is for asingle room in the IIM Bangalore campus student hostel.

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

Potential advantages

  • Hub of India's tech and startup ecosystem, offering excellent networking
  • Pleasant, moderate climate year-round compared to other Indian megacities
  • Highly cosmopolitan with a large English-speaking population
  • Extremely affordable cost of living and tuition for international students

Considerations

  • Notorious traffic congestion and underdeveloped public transit in some areas
  • International students are not allowed to work part-time to fund their studies
  • Infrastructure and drainage issues during heavy monsoons

Student housing in Bengaluru

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

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Universities in Bengaluru

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Rent and food figures follow the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) official EPGP fee structure (INR 80,000/year for accommodation, INR 63,000/year for mess), converted to USD. Transport and leisure are unlisted by the university and estimated minimally for a residential campus student. Figures apply to 2024/2025.

Figures for Bengaluru 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 October 2026.

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