Quick Summary
Savitribai Phule Pune University is a public state university founded in 1949, located in Pune, India. Ranked #701-710 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 700000 students including 1.5% from outside India. Known for strengths in Atmospheric Science, Physics, Chemistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Known as the 'Oxford of the East', it offers world-class research facilities and a historic campus atmosphere at an affordable cost.
Subject Strengths
Atmospheric SciencePhysicsChemistryBioinformaticsComputer ScienceLinguistics
Founded1949
TypePublic State University
Total Students700000
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban/Residential
Campus Size411 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationNAAC Grade A+
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-710
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
IUCAA, NCRA, C-DAC, NCL, GMRT
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
NAAC Grade A+
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is primarily via the OEE (Online Entrance Exam). For MBA and Engineering, prioritize MHT-CET or GATE/CAT scores. Early application for international students is advised.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹65,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹200,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹100,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$12
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹301,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$500
Financial AidGovernment Merit-cum-Means, EWS Scholarships
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| MSc Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| MA Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| MTech | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| LLM | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong industrial ties with Pune's IT and Automotive sectors
Industry Connections
TATA MotorsInfosysWiproSerum InstitutePersistent Systems
Notable Alumni
Pratibha Patil, Vilasrao Deshmukh, K. Radhakrishnan, Sharad Pawar
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Synthetic Track, Cricket Ground, Indoor Stadium, Shooting Range
Student Clubs
Aero Club, Music Circle, National Service Scheme (NSS), Debate Club
Library Resources
Jayakar Library (over 450,000 books and manuscripts)
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available