The University of Pune attracts a large number of International students from more than 64 different nations not only for Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses, but also for M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs. This Center assists the international student community in acquiring information, arranges for their admission, and looks after their welfare. For more information please refer to the section for international students. Since its inception on Feb. 10, 1949, the University of Pune has striven to live up to these ideals. We believe that the University is responsible not just for imparting knowledge, but for locating knowledge in society; so as to build a better future. In keeping with this, the University departments have introduced the credit system, so as to facilitate transfer of credits at national and international levels.

With a view to assist international students, the University of Pune has established International Students Centre in the University campus. University of Pune model for Internationalization of Higher Education has these unique features

• Single Window
• Networking
• Interfacing
• Wireless connectivity
• Innovation
• Interaction
• Multi / Interdisciplinary
• Competitive and Affordable

In the age of globalization, University of Pune has set out to make its presence felt globally through internationalization of its programmes and opening new avenues of association for global student community.With the approval of UGC and the Central Govt. University of Pune proposes to setup Campus Abroad. A number of MOUs have been signed with leading Universities whereby sharing of the facilities in the university and exchange of teachers and students can be made possible.

Besides looking after admissions and eligibility, the Centre coordinates with ICCR, Ministry of External Affairs, different embassies and consulates for various purposes including the scholarships.

Currently, over 14000 foreign students from over 99 countries are studying in Pune University departments and colleges in almost all disciplines.