English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU)

Overview

English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) is a Central University located primarily in Hyderabad. Its aim is to be a hub of world class education in the humanities, and to increase the synergy between India and global languages. The University has three campuses, six Schools, and multiple Departments; together, it is able to offer high quality courses, translation services, and research output in multiple languages. It also serves as a source for consultancy services both for Indian and international firms and global bodies.

Graduates of EFLU are renowned for their success in multiple fields, with the Placement Cell establishing strong ties with both global Universities and MNCs to offer students long term jobs in fields of their interest. Some prominent higher education institutions in which alumni of EFLU are currently employed as professors and researchers are the University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and the University of Hyderabad. Students of the various foreign language departments are especially successful, and work in multinational and IT companies such as Amazon, HP, IBM, TCS, Oracle, and Concentrix. Graduates of the Departments of Media and Education are equally in demand in journalistic and school circles, respectively.

EFLU has a number of international students enrolled, and 40% of the 5 hostels on campus are for foreign students. It also provides several cutting edge services to its students, including  Counseling Center to ensure student health and mental wellness, and a Cell for the Disabled to ensure equal access to all University spaces. Finally, the Cultural Affairs and Sports Cells ensure that students can pursue their interests outside the classroom.

English and Foreign Languages University Highlights

English and Foreign Languages University Fees

The total academic fees for students of various programs to study in EFLU are as follows:

• UG General Category students:
  • One Time fees: INR 535 (Registration and Identity Card); INR 800 (refundable library deposit).
  • Per Semester fees: INR 1,995 (Tuition, Library, Student Welfare Fund, Examination, Grade Card).
  • Per Year fees: INR 485 (Medical Insurance subsidized by EFLU).
  • SC and ST students pay INR 915 less per semester due to lower Student Welfare Fund fees.
• PG General Category students:
  • One time fees: INR 535 (Registration and Identity Card); INR 800 (refundable library deposit).
  • Per semester fees: INR 2,440.
  • Per year fees: INR 485.
• PhD General Category students:
  • One time fees: INR 605 (Registration, Grade Card, and Identity Card); INR 2,000 (refundable library deposit).
  • Per semester fees: INR 3,705.
  • Per year fees: INR 910.

Residents of the EFLU hostel can choose to eat in either the mess or canteen. The mess fee is variable based on the type of cuisine chosen, and ranges from INR 2,000 to INR 2,500 per month. Finally, students who choose to live in the hostel must also pay the monthly room rent costs, which vary according to the type of room and the country of origin of the student.

English and Foreign Languages University Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to English and Foreign Languages University are similar to those for the other top Universities in India:

• UG programs:
  • Applicants must have a 10+2 pass certificate issued by any Board of Higher Secondary education recognized in India or abroad.
  • General category students must have an aggregate percentage of 50% or higher. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category applicants.
  • Applicants to BA programs in specific languages (e.g. Chinese, Russian) need not have that language as one of the subjects at 10+2 level; however, English is a compulsory subject.
• PG programs:
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in a discipline that is related to that of the program to which the student is applying. The list of allowed programs is given in the PG prospectus.
  • The cut-off based on UG aggregate is 55% for most programs, or 50% for reserved category applicants.

The steps in the admission and application procedure include:

• UG programs:
  • Checking the eligibility criteria for the program in which the student is interested. Students in the final year of their Standard 12 studies may also apply.
  • Submitting an online application to EFLU; uploading soft copies of mark sheets and identity documents.
  • Appearing for the entrance test after downloading the hall ticket.
  • After the entrance test is completed, EFLU releases a provisional shortlist of candidates who satisfy all the criteria and have performed well in the entrance test.
  • The shortlist acts as a provisional admission offer; the final admission is confirmed only after all documents are submitted for verification and the academic registration process is completed.
• PG programs:
  • The steps are similar to those for UG candidates; however, the process usually starts later in the year.

English and Foreign Languages University Placements

As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of English and Foreign Languages University are as follows: 

• More than 90% of students who registered with the Placement Cell were successfully placed, befitting a contender for best University in India.
• The different categories of organizations in which students were placed during the most recent placement season were:
  • Global and Prominent Indian Universities: Students of all Departments received research and teaching offers from these, including the University of Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and Mody University of Science and Technology, Rajasthan.
  • Graduates of the Department of Education: They were placed primarily in international and top Indian schools, including Oakridge International School, Hyderabad, and the Teach for India government school system.
  • Department of Media and Communication: Top media companies including Mobius, Chennai, and Quantum Leap, Hyderabad.
  • Foreign Language course graduates: Indian offices of top global IT companies including IBM, HP Global Services, Toshiba, Tata Consultancy Services, Concentrix, and Amazon.
• Prominent job and internship roles that are offered to students of EFLU include English teaching roles, Phonetics Advisors, Linguistics Experts, Russian Language Specialists, Soft Skills Trainers, English Language Curators, and French Language Teachers.
• The median salaries offered to students of various categories of programs during the most recent placement season for which data is available were:
  • 3 Year UG Programs: INR 3.25 LPA.
  • 1 Year PG Programs: INR 4.5 LPA.
  • 2 Year PG Programs: INR 4.5 LPA.

English and Foreign Languages University Cut-Offs

The initial cut-offs related to admissions to UG and PG programs offered by English and Foreign Languages University are based on the aggregate in the qualifying entrance examination (in addition to the 55% cut-off in UG semester exams for PG aspirants, and 50% cut-off in the Standard 12 Board Examinations for UG aspirants). Only students who pass these cut-offs can apply for the entrance test. The cut-off percentage is 50% for General and OBC (Creamy Layer) categories, 45% for OBC (non-Creamy Layer) students, and 30% for SC, ST, and PwD students. EWS cut-offs are decided from time to time by the UGC. The entrance test cut-offs are not announced ahead of time, but are announced at the end of the seat allocation process, and can be used as indicative guidelines for the next year’s aspirants.

English and Foreign Languages University Faculty & Alumni

English and Foreign Languages University is home to 175 full time Faculty members across all Schools, Departments, and campuses. 86 of these (49%) are Assistant Professors, 39 (22%) are Associate Professors, and the rest are full Professors. Together, they conduct research into all the focus areas of EFLU, including Linguistics, English, Translation Studies, Russian, Arabic Language Studies, Chinese, English Literature, Francophone Studies, and Spanish. 7% of the total Faculty strength is employed in the Lucknow campus, and 13% are attached to the Shillong campus.

The Alumni Association of EFLU enables online registration for all graduates of the University from any of the three campuses. This confers many benefits on the alumni of the University, including access to the international network of EFLU, the ability to hire interns and full time employees from among the current students, invitations to alumni meets in different cities and on the EFLU campus, and consideration for distinguished alumni recognitions and awards.

English and Foreign Languages University Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of English and Foreign Languages University. There are 8 major scholarship schemes:

1. UGC Junior Research Fellowship: This awards INR 16,000 per month, with an additional contingency grant of INR 10,000 per year. If the student chooses to live off campus, there will also be an HRA payment.

2. Senior Research Fellowship: This UGC scholarship pays INR 18,000 per month, with a contingency grant of INR 20,500 per year.

3. National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST students: The Ministry of Tribal Justice financially supports ST PhD students.

4. UGC JRF and Research Associate Fellowships for Foreign Students: These are limited in number, and are awarded based on academic merit.

5. Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child: This is open to PG students who are sole children and female; it awards INR 2,000 per month for up to 20 months. The continued award is subject to strong academic performance and high attendance.

6. Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child: PhD students who are solo female children are given a monthly fellowship of INR 31,000, with a contingency grant of INR 10,000 per year and HRA.

7. UGC Non-NET Fellowship: This is intended for Research Scholars who have not qualified for any other scholarship. This research fellowship pays INR 8,000 per month, with an additional contingency grant of INR 8,000 per year.

8. Student Stipend: SC and ST students do not have to pay tuition or hostel fees, and they are given an additional stipend of INR 1,000 per month.

A total of 66 UG and 92 PG students of EFLU receive 100% scholarships from various Telangana State and Central Government schemes. 173 UG and 167 PG students receive full scholarships from University scholarship schemes.

English and Foreign Languages University Preparation & FAQs

Students who wish to apply to EFLU for PG programs must familiarize themselves with the CUET PG Test pattern, and UG applicants must go through the EFLU UG entrance test pattern in detail. After this, they should work out at least 10 mock tests and sample papers in their papers of interest, and make sure that the score is well above the indicative cut-offs released informally for previous years. Attending online classes to improve exam-taking skills in weak areas is also recommended.

English and Foreign Languages University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

English and Foreign Languages University is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #19 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list, and is a contender for top University in India.

Q. What are the application fees to English and Foreign Languages University?

The application fees to English and Foreign Languages University vary according to the level of the program to which the student is applying to study in EFLU (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). Most programs have application processing fees of INR 550 for general category students, and INR 275 for SC and ST applicants. The same fees apply to EFLU Shillong and EFLU Lucknow.

Q. Can students attend English and Foreign Languages University via distance education mode?

Students of EFLU are allowed to attend via distance education mode; however, there are only three main PG courses offered: MA in English, PGCTE, and PGDTE. The fee structure and other details differ from the full time on-campus programs, for both EFLU Hyderabad and EFLU Shillong.

Q. What is the procedure for EFLU PhD Admission 2025?

After the admission notification for 12 doctoral programs is released on the EFLU website in 2025, students can apply directly online with their Master’s program transcripts and identity document scans.

Q. Can students leave the UG program at EFLU early?

UG programs offered by English and Foreign Languages University have multiple exit points. For example, leaving after two semesters gives the student a UG certificate. Leaving after four semesters allows the student to leave with a UG diploma. Six semesters earns an undergraduate degree certificate, and eight semesters is linked to a UG Honors degree.