Study in Chennai

Great for sport lovers

Cricket is undoubtedly the most popular sport in India, and Chennai is home to the Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League. Fans of the sport can expect to see Indian legends like former national captain MS Dhoni take to the pitch, as well as international stars like England's Mooen Ali. 

Beautiful beaches

Fancy relaxing on the sand after a long day of studying? Chennai has you covered, with the 13km long Marina Beach attracting up to 50,000 visitors a day, as well as the quieter Elliot's Beach, beginning where Marina Beach ends.

Historic sites

There are plenty of historic monuments to feast your eyes upon, including Vivekanandar Illam and Valluvar Kottam. The most notable site in Chennai can be found in the neighbouring town of Mahabalipuram, where the temples and rock carvings from the 7th century are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Delicious Tamil cuisine 

One major draw for studying in Chennai (and, indeed, India as a whole) is the delicious food. The speciality of Chennai is Tamil cuisine, which is traditionally vegetarian. On special occasions Tamil meals are served on banana leaves which adds further flavour to the delicious curry and rice dishes. 

Students thinking of studying in Chennai will be pleased to know the city ranks highly for affordability. This is because the city has a relatively low cost of living and cheaper tuition fees than many other countries.

Often referred to as the "gateway to South India", Chennai is know for its distinct culture, combining Tamil traditions with a new cosmopolitan outlook. It's renowned for its classical music shows, holding a five-week 'Music Season' every December. It's also the base for the Tamil cinema industry, known as Kollywood. 

The city has been voted the safest in India to live in by the Mercer Quality of Living index, with lower crime rates and less corruption than some other major cities in the country. 

Chennai is the industrial and economic capital of South India, with recent estimates placing it as the fourth most productive metropolitan area in the country. Popular industries for graduates include tourism, the automobile industry, finance, and software/software services.