Study Literature in India
8 programmes in literature at 2 universities in India are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature Online | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) | — | — |
| Diploma in Urdu Language Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | — |
| Master in Hindi Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | 700 USD |
| Post Graduate Diploma in British Literature Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | — |
| Master in English Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | 700 USD |
| Master in English Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | 700 USD |
| Diploma in Urdu Language Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | — | — |
| Master in Hindi Online | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) | Master's | 700 USD |
Literature in India by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within literature
Literature 6 Language and Literature 2
Universities for literature in India
Study Literature in India: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in India?
- 8 literature programmes at 2 universities in India are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study literature in India in English?
- Yes — 100% of the literature programmes in India in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 8 of the 8 programmes in India are delivered online or by distance learning.
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