- The climate of Pune is pleasant and good for health. - The city of Pune houses many well-known, established institutes and colleges. - Savitribai Phule Pune University is one of the finest and most popular educational centers in the city.
International CentreAbout the
The English Language Intensive Course for International Students (ELICIS) is conducted by the International Centre, University of Pune for a period of 4 months at 5 levels each. Students from different countries attend the course. The course prepares the foreign students from Non-English speaking backgrounds to cope with the education system at the Indian Universities.
Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityAbout the
Savitribai Phule Pune University, one of the premier universities in India, is positioned in the North-western part of Pune city. It occupies an area of about 411 acres. It was established on 10th February, 1949 under the Poona University Act. The university houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. It has about 307 recognized research institutes and 612 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses.
The university attracts many foreign students due to its excellent facilities. It offers good accommodation facility. There is a provision of hostel for the students. There is a well-stocked library containing plenty of books regarding various subjects. The university offers different scholarships to the students. The university conducts seminars and conferences for the students.
English Language Intensive Course for International Students (ELICIS)
Focus of Study : The English Language Intensive Course for International Students (ELICIS) is conducted by the International Centre, University of Pune for a period of 4 months at 5 levels each. Students from different countries attend the course. The course prepares the foreign students from Non-English speaking backgrounds to cope with the education system at the Indian Universities.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
ELICIS offers you an opportunity to:
Equip yourself for your present and future academic, research & career pursuits, to understand classroom lectures, read textbooks, do reference reading, participate in classroom discussions, and write assignments and examination answers in English.
Prepare yourself to function effectively in your future profession.
Prepare yourself in social and other situations in which you may be called upon to use English.
The specific objective of this course is to develop the communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
Curriculum :
Each ELICIS programme is divided into three levels, i.e. Levels I, II & III,. At the beginning of each course, a test is conducted to determine the English proficiency level of the student. Following the test and results, students are divided into groups.
The five levels are run both simultaneously with other courses or independently. The admission to this course is subject to fulfillment of the conditions of eligibility.
Classroom Hour :
The duration of each course is sixteen weeks, four hours a day, six days a week.
Course Information
Schedule
16, 24, 52 Weeks
Accommodation
Off-campus Residence
English Language Intensive Course for International Students (ELICIS)
Focus of Study : The English Language Intensive Course for International Students (ELICIS) is conducted by the International Centre, University of Pune for a period of 4 months at 5 levels each. Students from different countries attend the course. The course prepares the foreign students from Non-English speaking backgrounds to cope with the education system at the Indian Universities.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
ELICIS offers you an opportunity to:
Equip yourself for your present and future academic, research & career pursuits, to understand classroom lectures, read textbooks, do reference reading, participate in classroom discussions, and write assignments and examination answers in English.
Prepare yourself to function effectively in your future profession.
Prepare yourself in social and other situations in which you may be called upon to use English.
The specific objective of this course is to develop the communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
Curriculum :
Each ELICIS programme is divided into three levels, i.e. Levels I, II & III,. At the beginning of each course, a test is conducted to determine the English proficiency level of the student. Following the test and results, students are divided into groups.
The five levels are run both simultaneously with other courses or independently. The admission to this course is subject to fulfillment of the conditions of eligibility.
Classroom Hour :
The duration of each course is sixteen weeks, four hours a day, six days a week.
Course Information
Schedule
16, 24, 52 Weeks
Accommodation
Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
The IC maintains two International Hostels, one for men and one for women, conveniently located within the campus. The International Boys Hostel (ISH) has 96 rooms, while the International Transit House (ITH) has 42 rooms and six 1BHK flats that provide accommodation for girls. IC also maintains the International Faculty Guest House comprising of six fully furnished flats, exclusively catering to the international exchange guests. The International Centre is responsible for the maintenance of both the hostels along with providing security to the foreign students in the hostel.
Surrounding Area
Pune is the main educational center of Maharashtra. Numerous students from every corner of India and the world come to Pune. It is quite safe and peaceful city as compared to other educational centers in India. The climate of Pune is pleasant and good for health. The city of Pune houses many well-known, established institutes and colleges. Savitribai Phule Pune University is one of the finest and most popular educational centers in the city. It offers excellent programs in various areas including Science, Commerce, Arts, Languages and Management Studies.
Facilities
Utility Buildings
Jayakar Library
Cafeteria
The Sports Complex has a large open ground for outdoor team-games and athletics
Health Center
Walking Track
Bus Service
Banking and Postal Services
Medical Insurance
Student Counselling
Language Lab
Acquiring Information
FOREIGNER REGISTRATION OFFICE (FRO)
Getting to the school from the airport
Reaching Pune
Pune city can be reached from any other city by means of either air, railway or road. The nearest city by air from Pune is Mumbai. It takes half an hour to reach Pune from Mumbai. Distance from Pune airport to the city is approximately 10 Km's / 6 miles.
Reaching Savitribai Phule Pune University from the Airport
Prepaid taxi service is available from Airport to reach the University. Regular taxi and rickshaw service is also available from the airport. Other means of reaching the University is by the bus service run by the ex-army men.
Traveling in Pune
From Pune railway station rickshaw and bus service is available. In Pune city one can hire rickshaw or travel by buses run by the Pune Municipal Transport. If you are new to Pune city the most convenient way of traveling is by auto rickshaw which are metered.
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