Ahmedabad University, established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society, is a private institution located in Gujarat, India. The university offers wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including management, engineering, social sciences, and commerce. The fee structure of the university varies based on the program. Students can choose to pay fees annually or semester-wise. They can also opt for different financial aid options to manage their costs.
Ahmedabad University Courses and Fees for Undergraduate Programs
Ahmedabad University offers 4 years duration of the UG courses. The following are the different programs:
| Program | Annual Fees (INR) | 1st Semester Fees | Course Duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Management (Hons) | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Professional) | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Technology | INR 3,50,000 | INR 1,75,000 | 4 years |
Ahmedabad University Dual Degrees & Integrated Master Programs
The Dual Degrees & Integrated Masters programmes at Ahmedabad University have a duration of 5 years.
| Program Name | Annual Fees (INR) | First Semester Fees (INR) | Duration |
| Dual Degree Programme in Integrated Arts | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 5 years |
| Integrated Master of Business Administration | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 5 years |
| Integrated Master of Science | INR 4,60,000 | INR 2,30,000 | 5 years |
Ahmedabad University Courses and Fees for Postgraduate Programs
All the PG programs offered by Ahmedabad University and the annual fee with duration are as follows-
| Program Name | Annual Fees (INR) | First Semester Fees (INR) |
| Master of Business Administration | INR 5,00,000 | INR 2,50,000 |
| Master of Management Studies in Heritage Management | INR 1,75,000 | INR 87,500 |
| Master of Science in Economics | INR 2,50,000 | INR 1,25,000 |
| Master of Science in Quantitative Finance | INR 2,50,000 | INR 1,25,000 |
| Master of Technology in Composites | INR 1,75,000 | INR 87,500 |
| Master of Technology in Engineering and Computer Science | INR 1,75,000 | INR 87,500 |
Ahmedabad University Fees for PhD Programs
Ahmedabad University offers both full-time and part-time P.hD in Engineering, Management, Physics, Life Science, etc.
Full-time PhD Program Fees
The amount paid for the security deposit is refunded during the course completion/ admission withdrawal.
| Program Name | One-time Admission Fees
(INR) | Security Deposit
(INR) |
| PhD in Engineering | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| PhD in Epidemiology | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| PhD in Life Sciences | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| PhD in Management | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| PhD in Mathematical and Computational Sciences | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| PhD in Physics | 15,000 | 15,000 |
Part-time PhD Program Fees
This university also provides working students an opportunity to pursue part-time doctoral degrees with fees as below:
| Program Name | Annual Fees
(INR) | Tuition Fees
(INR) | One-time Admission Fee
(INR) | Security Deposit
(INR) | Total Payable amount
(INR) |
| PhD in Engineering | 48,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 54,000 |
| PhD in Epidemiology | 48,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 54,000 |
| PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences | 48,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 54,000 |
| PhD in Life Sciences | 63,000 | 31,500 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 61,500 |
| PhD in Management | 48,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 54,000 |
| PhD in Mathematical and Computational Sciences | 48,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 54,000 |
| PhD in Physics | 48,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 54,000 |
Additional Charges at Ahmedabad University
The cost of books and course materials at Ahmedabad University is separate from tuition fees. These expenses have a separate fee of INR 20,000 per year.
- PhD students pay an additional refundable security deposit of INR 15,000.
- The housing and dining facilities have been designed by the university to make it a home to the students so that the comfort level of the living environment is taken care of.
For the Monsoon Semester of 2024, bed charges are:
| Type of Room Offered | Cost |
| Single Occupancy | INR 1,15,200 |
| Twin Sharing | INR 1,00,500 |
| Triple Sharing | INR 88,200 |
Ahmedabad University Payment Methods and Installments
Students can pay their application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. In addition, Ahmedabad University allows students to pay their tuition fees in two installments (Monsoon and Winter Semester) every year. The fees need to be paid by students at the beginning of each semester.
Ahmedabad University Scholarships & Financial Aid
Ahmedabad University offers scholarship opportunities to students who are weak on a financial basis. There are need-based and merit fellowships as follows-
- Need-Based Scholarship: AU offers different need-based scholarships like-
- 90-100% tuition fee waiver for students with an annual family income of less than 5 lakhs.
- Partial waiver for students with annual family income between INR 5-10 lakhs.
- Merit Fellowships
The fellowship recognises UG students' academic achievements in different disciplines except BTech.
| Fellowship Name | One-time fellowship amount |
| Vice Chancellor's Fellowship | INR 3,00,000 |
| Executive Provost's Fellowship | INR 2,00,000 |
| Dean's Fellowship | INR 1,00,000 |
The Merit Fellowships for BTech candidates offer eligibility based on performance in competitive exams. Candidates with an All India Rank (AIR) of up to 30,000 in JEE are eligible for complete tuition waivers while those ranked between 1 and 1,000 in ACPC can receive partial financial support.