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Study languages and literature in India

Universities and colleges in India recorded as teaching languages and literature, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Languages, literature, linguistics, translation

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in India

Business and management 124Computing and software 32Engineering 297Medicine and health 336Nursing and midwifery 6Law 29Social sciences 6Education and teaching 9Natural sciences 2Mathematics and statistics 5Economics and finance 5Art and design 13Music and performing arts 4Media and journalism 4Architecture and built environment 4Agriculture and environment 56Hospitality and tourism 4Languages and literature 3Sport and exercise science 3
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

3 institutions recorded as teaching this in India.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

Teach languages and literature in India and not on this list? Claim your institution’s page, free, and list your programmes.

Other universities in India

Our course data does not show languages and literature for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

Studying in India at a glance

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Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for languages and literature can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

Can I stay and work in India after I graduate?

There is no dedicated post-study work route; you would need a job offer and a work permit.

Scholarships to study languages and literature, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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