India

Study abroad in Pune, India with IFSA

India

A challenging feast for the senses

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

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.

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