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Bangalore (officially known as Bengaluru) is the capital of the state of Karnataka in southern India, and is one of the most modern and progressive cities in the country.

Bangalore is the third-largest city in India, home to more than 10 million people and is home to a number of highly reputed research institutions and universities, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology.

Top universities in Bangalore

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QS World University Rank

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QS World University Rank

Bangalore's QS Best Student Cities performance

Affordability rank 23
Desirability rank 134
Employer Activity rank 58
Student Mix rank 148
Student View rank 103

Why study in Bangalore?

It's affordable

Bangalore earns a good score for affordability, due to a low cost of living and low tuition fees. 

Job opportunities

Named the 'Silicon Valley of India', Bangalore is the country's tech hub, with plenty of jobs available for graduates looking to work in the sector.

Diversity 

Bangalore is a melting pot of cultures and students will enjoy the multicultural experience.  

The weather

Bangalore enjoys warm weather, without being stifling hot. Students can study in the sun without having to cope with extreme weather conditions. 

Life & culture in Bangalore

There’s plenty to sight-see in Bangalore your spare time. Visit the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Garden (which dates back to 1760), the majestic Bangalore Palace and the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, amongst many other museums, parks, temples and gardens.

Although there’s a local curfew on bars and nightclubs, Bangalore nonetheless has an exciting nightlife, with a highly concentration of pubs in the commercial business district and a thriving rock and roll music scene.

Cost of living in Bangalore 

If you’re interested in studying in Bangalore, you’ll be pleased to learn that it’s one of the most affordable locations in the Best Student Cities ranking thanks to its low cost of living and tuition fees.

According to Numbeo, a single person living in Bangalore would need approximately £250 per month, plus an additional £170 for rent on a single bedroom apartment in the city centre. 

Careers in Bangalore

Bangalore is known as India's country’s tech hub, giving it the nickname ‘The Silicon Valley of India’. It’s a leading technology exporter and a hotspot for start-ups.

Many Indian technological organisations have their headquarters in the city, meaning it's a good place for graduates looking for work in the sector. 

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