Application Deadline - 30 November 2026
Applications Are Now Open for the August 2027 Intake
Chitkara University · Arizona State University
Start in India. Graduate in the US.
Two universities, one route to a bachelor’s degree awarded by Arizona State University. You begin at Chitkara University in Chandigarh, then finish at Arizona State University in the U.S.*
*Program duration may vary based on transfer eligibility.
Years 1 & 2
Chandigarh, India
Years 3 & 4
Arizona, U.S.
Two Years at
Chitkara University
Two Years at
Where you start
Where you finish
Chitkara University in Chandigarh and Arizona State University in Arizona, U.S. Years 1 and 2 at one, Years 3 and 4 at the other.*
Years 1 & 2 · Chandigarh, India
Years 3 & 4 · Arizona, U.S.
Years 1 & 2 · Chitkara University
Established in 2010 under “The Chitkara University Act” by the Punjab State Legislature, Chitkara University is a government-recognized institution authorized to confer degrees under Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.
A+
NAAC grade, among the top 5% of higher education institutions in India
Top 40
universities in India, QS Rankings
161st
in the world, THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025
50+
clubs and societies
Years 3 & 4 · Arizona State University
You study at the Tempe campus, with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering or the W. P. Carey School of Business, depending on your degree.
400+
National Academies-honored faculty
75
degree programs ranked in the top 25 in the U.S.
$1 billion+
in research investment
4
campuses in metro Phoenix
“I decided to come to ASU because of its reputation, great professors and the diverse student body.”
Sources: chitkarauniversity.cintana.in; asu.edu/about. *Program duration may vary based on transfer eligibility.
What you can study
Choose your degree
2+2
Bachelor’s 2+2 degree pathway
August 2027 intake
Undergraduate
2 years in India
2 years in the US*
Master’s pathways
TBC
Postgraduate
Programs
TBC
Fees
TBC
Entry requirements
TBC
Intake
TBC
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Why Arizona State University
ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Source: asu.edu/about/charter-mission
Arizona State University
What this means for you
01
Your success counts
ASU measures itself by how its students succeed.
02
Research with a purpose
You learn where research is meant to solve real problems.
03
Part of a community
Your education connects to the communities ASU serves.
Arizona State University faculty include Nobel laureates, MacArthur Fellows and Pulitzer Prize winners. These numbers describe the university that awards your degree.
Sources: asu.edu/about/facts-and-figures; asu.edu/about/faculty-excellence
203,700+
students enrolled in 2025–26
450+
undergraduate degree programs and majors
174
countries that ASU students come from
18 to 1
student-to-faculty ratio
5,600+
faculty members
6
Nobel laureates
12
MacArthur Fellows
10
Pulitzer Prize winners
Source: asu.edu/about/rankings
Hear from students from India
Students from Nagpur, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai and beyond describe life at Arizona State University in their own words.
20,000+
Students from India are the largest group of international students at Arizona State University.
“ASU is a home away from home.”
“For someone who’s keen about exploring new things, I couldn’t find myself a better fit than ASU.”
“People from all walks of life come here from all communities, from all countries across the globe.”
Video 1
Current Indian students at ASU
Students from across India talk about classes, professors and campus life.
Video 2
From doubts to dreams
One student’s story of choosing ASU and finding a home there.
Join a worldwide network
620,000+
ASU alumni around the world
When you graduate, you join a community of Arizona State University alumni that reaches across India, the U.S. and around the world.
Quotes from ASU videos on YouTube: youtu.be/hKv-EOXIFxw and youtu.be/naQ6KQM1X4I. Sources: asu.edu/about; yourfuture.asu.edu/india; global.asu.edu
Years 1 & 2 · Chandigarh, India
Your first two years at Chitkara University
The library, sports, clubs, hostels, health and wellness services on the Chitkara University campus are open to you in Years 1 and 2.
01
The Library
A world-class 5-floor library with 200,000+ volumes and digital resource access.
02
Sports
A wide range of sports facilities, including swimming, cricket, football, tennis, and a modern gym, support fitness, recreation, and active lifestyles for all students.
03
Campus
With 50+ clubs and societies at Chitkara University, there’s always something happening beyond classes.
30 km
from Chandigarh
200,000+
library volumes
50+
clubs and societies
2,000+
recruiters visit the campus every year
Residences · Chitkara University
You begin at Chitkara University in Chandigarh — a university known for academic excellence and industry-aligned learning.
Living on campus
At Chitkara University, you will be among students from across the country living in residences that feel like a home away from home. Separate facilities for boys and girls, caring wardens, and strong security ensure a comfortable stay, allowing students to focus on academics.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack, the University Food Court offers something to satisfy every craving.
Chitkara University has tie-ups with renowned hospitals to take care of any kind of emergency, and a round-the-clock ambulance service.
Sources: chitkara.edu.in/campus-life; chitkara.edu.in/overview/campus-infrastructure; chitkara.edu.in/accreditation; chitkarauniversity.cintana.in
How to apply
Apply for August 2027
Applications for the August 2027 intake are open. Our admission team guides you through four steps, from your first conversation to your offer letter.
01
Contact us
02
Join an introductory call and interview
03
Submit your profile
Reviewed by an evaluation committee.
04
Hear back
Selected candidates receive an offer letter.
Book a one-on-one session with an admission advisor
Leave your details and an admission advisor will call you to talk through the programs and the August 2027 intake.