A challenging feast for the senses

Like India itself, the city of Pune presents a captivating array of tastes, lifestyles, and religious practices.

Bollywood music and ancient chants. An eighth century temple and a gothic 526-stall vegetable market. A bustling IT hub and a famous meditation center. Pune is full of contrasts, sure to challenge the way you see the world.

As a center for education and research, Pune draws student from all over the world. It’s an amazing place to see how modern times intersect with ancient traditions — and combine your academic interests with indelible hands-on experiences that will shape your future.

Did You Know?

The name Pune (from Punyanagara or Punyanagari) comes from Sanskrit and means City of Virtues.
Pune is home to dozens of IT companies — and more than 200 NGOs.
Mahatma Gandhi referred to Pune as a beehive of social workers.
1961 was a turning point for urban expansion, after the bursting of Panshet Dam caused major flooding.