Amity University Study Abroad Guidelines 2025
Amity University Study Abroad Guidelines 2025
(In exercise of powers conferred under the provisions of section 7 (c) & 28(b) of the Amity University
Uttar Pradesh Act, 2005, Article 6.3 (b)( Viii) of First Statues and Clause 5 of First Ordinances, Amity
University Uttar Pradesh, with an objective to formulate a procedure for Study Abroad Programmes,
hereby notifies these Guidelines).
1.1 These Guidelines may be called Amity University Uttar Pradesh (Study Abroad Programme)
Guidelines.
1.2 These Guidelines shall apply to all students of Amity University and its campuses.
2.0 Objective
2.1 The objective of these Guidelines is to formulate a procedure for Study Abroad Programmes.
3.0 Introduction
Study Abroad Programme (SAP) is important for global exposure of students of various disciplines.
SAP programme has been re-engineered to give an experiential learning platform to the students of
Amity on a global scale. The students will get hands-on experience of gaining knowledge of foreign
culture, industry and economic dynamics. It will provide the students with an opportunity to
interact with foreign faculty and carry out focused projects under their expert guidance.
a) Inclusive SAP: Inclusive SAP will be offered in programmes where the academic fee includes
fee for one SAP.
b) Optional SAP: Optional SAP will be open to all programmes where students can opt for SAP
and pay fees for the same as per approved Model Framework.
3.2 The list of programmes* where Inclusive SAP was offered from Academic Session 2017-2018
onwards with distribution of percentage of students who will be permitted to avail opportunity for
inclusive SAP will be as below:-
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# Programs Semester wise Percentage of students allowed to opt for Inclusive SAP
MBA
MBA (Business Analytics)
MBA (Finance) Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4
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MBA (HR) 35-40% 35-40% 20-30%
MBA (International Business)
MBA (Marketing & Sales)
BBA
BBA (F&A)
BBA (IB)
BBA (FBE)
BBA (M&S)
BBA + MBA
Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5
2 (IB) – Dual
30-35% 30-35% 20-25%
BBA + MBA (Dual)
B.Tech (Avionics)
B.Tech (Bioinformatics)
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B.Tech (Electronics &
Communication Engg.) + MBA
B.Tech (Information
Technology
B.Tech (Mechanical
Engineering
B.Tech (Mechanical
Engineering) + MBA
B.Tech (Mechanical
Engineering) + M.Tech
(Automobile Engineering) Dual
Degree
B.Tech (Nanotechnology)
B.Tech + M.Tech
(Nanotechnology) Dual Degree
B.Tech+M.Tech. (Nuclear
Science & Technology) – Dual
Degree
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*The programmes in which Inclusive SAP is offered may change as per the decision of AUUP.
3.3 According to the percentage of students as allocated above, students will go for inclusive SAP to
offered SAP campuses in one / more than one batches as per the dates specified in SAP calendar.
3.4 In case the percentage of students opting for SAP falls below the allocated percentage as mentioned
above, the percentage of the students opting for SAP in the next semester can be increased on pro-rata
basis with a similar percentage.
3.5 A separate section for SAP students will be created for completion of course syllabus at home campus
on a fast-track mode.
3.6 Students of programmes, where inclusive SAP has been offered, will avail the option of inclusive SAP
only in the defined semester as per allocated percentage. However, in case student wish to go for SAP
more than once, they can avail the opportunity as per the provision for SAP in the model framework of
their programme on payment basis.
3.7 Students will give their option for the semester in which they want to avail option of inclusive SAP right
in the beginning of the programme and it will be approved on first come first serve basis, based on
allocated percentage / numbers.
The SAP 2025– EVEN Semester will be conducted at the following locations:
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5. SAP – Sample Itinerary / External Visits
• Special modules delivered by the industry experts and Leading foreign faculty
• Industry Visits
• Extensive Project Reports
• Excellent exposure, cross cultural orientation & sensitization on the foreign economies,
societies, do’s and don’ts etc.
• Any external visits to other Universities and trips outside the destinations where SAP is being
organized will only be taken with the written approval of the competent authority and will be
strictly optional.
• However, if a student opts for such trips, they will have to make their own transportation and/or
accommodation arrangements to reach the destination. Faculty members will not be making any
arrangement on behalf of Amity and hence no fee or subscription needs to be paid.
• Students are required to bear daily expenses towards their local travel and Amity will not be
responsible for their daily conveyance expenses.
• Approximate living costs for International Locations is Rs.2500 – Rs.3500 per day. These are
indicative costs only and would completely depend upon the lifestyle of the individual
students
• Apart from the living costs, the students would bear the costs of visa application, Insurance
(Travel and Medical) and flight tickets (to and fro) and any other miscellaneous cost
Credit Transfer Model will provide flexibility to the students to do part of courses related to their
respective programme as per model framework in SAP campus and get the credits transferred in same
semester.
a. The students will opt for SAP courses if the same is available in the model
framework forprogramme group.
b. The credit transfer of the SAP component to be kept as per model framework of a programme
and credit transfer policy of the university. The students may take upto 20% extra credits to the
prescribed credits for a semester, which will also be included in SGPA for the semester.
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c. The List of SAP Courses (Campus-wise) will be available in the Master Academic Planning
Worksheet (APW) of a Programme.
1. The SAP campus credits and Courses will be decided semester-wise before the commencement
of a semester and are included in Master Academic Planning Worksheet (MPW) of students as
per the model framework as under:
a. The compulsory /core courses of a programme and their credits are ideally not permitted
to be replaced by other courses studied and assessed during SAP.
b. SAP courses will be offered in lieu of Elective courses (OE/DE/SE), OABC, VAC and NTCC for
credit transfer. However, core courses/Allied courses may also be considered for SAP, if HoIs
wishes to offer.
c. Institution may offer some extra Credits courses for a semester as per Credit Transfer policy
of the University.
2. The list of SAP courses with credit units and syllabus will be proposed by HoIs semester-wise /
programme –wise and campus-wise at least three weeks before the commencement of a
semester.
3. The SAP students may be given a NTCC course , if required while in India and be guided by a
faculty for conduct of project during SAP, Assessment of same will be done by a board of faculty
on return
4. The credit units of the NTCC course should be as per Model framework. The credit of research
projectof SAP should not exceed 3 credits, if NTCC is not given in the model framework for a
particular semester of a programme.
5. Therefore, Course syllabus of Home campus courses will be completed on fast track for
SAPstudents.
6. SAP will be offered on a Campus if a minimum of 10-15 students will be enrolled in a SAP course.
7. HOIs will provide the list of students going for SAP, programme-wise/batch-wise for each SAP
campus at least three weeks prior to commencement of SAP.
8. HoI will provide the list of faculty who will be responsible for a course.
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A briefing session for SAP will be conducted at domain/Institution level by IAD and
HOIs, beforestudents submit their APW.
Calendar for briefing session on SAP should be given for preparedness of Institution
andstudent.
The Continuous Assessment and ESE of courses will be done by respective HOME
Campuses andSAP campuses as per course curriculum.
HoIs will ensure coverage of the syllabus and continuous assessment are completed
for all thecourses of Home Campus before the last teaching date i.e.
The End Semester Examinations will be conducted before the students leave for SAP as per
theExamination activity calendar given below:
(i) SAP students having back paper(s) will be required to appear for the examination of their
backlogs after their return from SAP campuses.
(ii) Students will be permitted to write the back-paper examinations with valid Admit Card only
issued by the Examination Department before End Semester Examinations for SAP students. If
any student found without valid Admit Card or carrying photocopy/ scanned copy of the Admit
Card in the Examination Hall during the examination, will be considered as an act of
indiscipline and answer sheet of the student will be cancelled by the Examination Department.
In case of loss of Admit Card, rules for duplicate admit cards will be applicable.
(iii) The students need to meet the academic requirements (attendance, IA/CA & ESE) of
courses studied by them at home campus as per university norms. Attendance will be counted
till the last day of teaching for SAP students at Home Campus.
(iv) The Assessment (Continuous and ESE) of SAP courses will be completed by
respective SAP campuses as per course syllabus.
Fee
The following Fee structure is applicable for all domains across all Amity Universities &
Institutions
Amity will offer accommodation facilities at all the locations. However, Amity will not be able to
assist thosestudents who are choosing any other accommodation options at the destinations
mentioned above.
FEE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
LONDON CAMPUS
SINGAPORE
DUBAI CAMPUS
All bank charges both in India & overseas have to be borne by the students. The students are
advised togive institutions to bankers making remittance for charges mentioning “Remittance
be OURS”
Fee Refund Policy
• Any request for withdrawal must be submitted before 10 March 2025 with a written application to
their respective HOI. Such an application must be approved by their HoIs before further processing.
• Any student who won’t be able to go on SAP will henceforth be allowed to take the refund
of the fee paid to us, except for accommodation if it has already been booked. For France,
London and Australia, no refunds will be permitted after 15 March 2025. For USA,
Singapore, Dubai, no refund will be permitted after 10 April 2025.
• The fee of withdrawal cases will be refunded after deducting the processing
charges as applicable & decided by the competent authority.
• At the time of cancellation, if accommodation and academic fees are already paid
to the foreign partners, there will be no refund issued.
• No fees refund request will be entertained under any circumstances after the commencement of
the SAP Program.
• If the University withdraws to offer the SAP course for some reason, the fee of student
will be refunded.
• In case the program is deferred due to COVID-19 pandemic, the SAP fee paid by the student
will be automatically carried forward to the next semester. The student will be given an
opportunity to go on SAP in their next semester.
• Students apply for SAP to their respective HOI through their programme coordinator.
• List of the students who are going for SAP will be forwarded to following:
• IAD will assist the HoIs / HODs, Students and faculty in Visa Application process,
logistics arrangement and other itineraries.
8.1 Documents Required for SAP Application
The students have to upload the following forms on their Amizone (SAP-Upload Documents)
and also submit to their respective Programme Coordinator/Programme Leader: -
1. SAP Application Form (Annexure A) for Singapore, Dubai, Australia, France Canada
& USA
3. In-case the student is opting for own accommodation then he must submit the
IndemnityBond on a Rs.100/- stamp paper, notarized and signed by their
parents.
(Annexure C)
8. Passport copy
9. Fee Receipt
12. PAN Card (of the person who paid SAP Fees)
4. Any case of indiscipline will result in terminating the SAP for a student
immediatelyand the student will be sent back to home campus.
5. The students must report back to their home campus by the due date. Any
extension beyondSAP dates will be given by University HQ on
recommendations of HOI.
9 Policy for Withdrawal due to Visa Refusal/Non-completion of SAP courses abroad/ family,
medical or any other exigency:
i) The student will be given a choice of an alternate foreign location, if his/ her
visa has beenrejected. However, this may not be compulsory. For France and
Australia, no refunds will be permitted after 20 March 2025
ii) The student will then need to pay the fee for the new chosen destination and the old fee
paid will be refunded separately as per the rules defined above. Any accommodation fee
paid by the student may only be refunded if Amity is able to get a refund for the same.
iii) If a student is not interested in availing the option of an alternate foreign location, case
will be examined and recommended for withdrawal from SAP by HoI with justifiable
reasons for approval of competent authority.
v) Students will not be permitted to write examination of home campus courses with SAP group.
vi) Internal Assessment for home campus courses in lieu of SAP to be completed within
the samesemester.
vii) Permission for appearing in examination of home campus courses in lieu of SAP courses will
be specially considered during ‘I’ Category Examinations for students who stand
“DE”. To avail the permission, detailed attendance of the student for each course will
be examined by the HoI and put for approval of the competent authority. The maximum
permissible grade will be “B+”.
viii) Amity acknowledges the fact that visa refusal is not under the control of the
student; hence we may allow the waiver of B+ cap for a student whose visa is
refused. This may be applicable for any unforeseen / exceptional circumstance,
the efficacy of which may be decided by appointing a suitable committee as per
University norms.
b) Not able to go for SAP after appearing in the examination of Home Campus courses
with the SAPgroup or Return from SAP without completing the requirement due to
unforeseen circumstances
ii) The case will be examined and recommended for withdrawal by HoI with
justifiable reasons forapproval of competent authority.
iv) Examinations of the courses for which the student has appeared with the SAP
group, will beconsidered valid.
v) Internal Assessment for home campus courses in lieu of SAP to be completed within
the samesemester.
vi) Attendance of home campus courses in lieu of SAP courses to be examined.
vii) Permission for appearing in examination of home campus courses in lieu of SAP courses
will be specially considered during ‘I’ Category Examinations for students who stand
“DE”. To avail the permission, detail attendance of the student for each course will be
examined by the HoI and put for approval of the competent authority. Maximum
permissible grade will be “B+”.
Annexure A
Institution:-
Mobile: Email:
Academic Performance:-
Write a short note on how you stand to benefit from this Study Abroad Programme?
Financial Details:
How are you going to fund your SAP trip:
Family Income:
Contact Details:
Residential Address:
Mobile
No:
Email Id:
Emergency ContactDetails: Mobile:
Undertaking:
All the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I have submitted the
undertaking for Study Abroad Programme in prescribed format of the Amity University.
Signature: …………………..
Name:
Designation:
Date: ………….. Contact No:
Signature: …..………………..
Date: ………… Name:
Annexure B
INDEMNITY BOND
I have understood that Amity and ............................................ (Visiting Institution for SAP) have made the necessary
arrangement for the conduct of said program. I have gone through the rules and regulations prescribed by the
Amity and .......................................... to be followed by the students, while on an outstation tour, which I have
found very appropriate, and the same has also been read and understood by my son/daughter who has also
executed an undertaking for the same. I have fully understood that my son/daughter is going entirely at his/her
own accord and Amity and ................. .................. (Visiting Institution for SAP) shall not be responsible for his/her
own actions and deeds during their stay in ............................................. (Place of visit)
I hereby promise to keep indemnified and harmless the Amity and.................................... (Visiting Institution for
SAP), its Parents body, their Employees /officials, from every type of loss(s) or damage(s) which may arise out from
the action or inaction of my son/daughter, during the said tours, and also from any claim arising from those action
or inaction of my son/daughter.
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Address: Address:
Annexure C (for students who opt for Own Accommodation)
INDEMNITY BOND
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
Address: Address:
Annexure D
UNDERTAKING
I , s/d/o r/o
aged about yrs, is studying at
(Institution’s Name) in its Programme bearing
enrolment no , and now proceeding to (Visiting
Institution for SAP), for `Study Abroad Programme (SAP) Even Semester 2025 from ………………till .............
I have taken the necessary permission/concurrence from my Parents/Guardian, for my travel to this
study abroad programme.
9. I have taken the necessary Insurance Policy, and Amity & (Visiting
Institution for SAP) has no liability whatsoever, to bear, in case any mishap / mishappening
occurs to me.
10. I shall in no case leave …………………..(place of stay) during my stay for this Study Abroad Program
and would proceed straight back to India post completion. In case due to extreme circumstances
I need to leave .................... (Place of stay)., I understand that I would need the written permission
of Director, Amity ....................................
11. I also understand that in case I am found guilty of any unlawful activity or breaking the rules
mentioned above or otherwise, I shall be liable to be deported back to India and Amity &
…………………………................ (Visiting Institution for SAP) shall not be liable for any financial
claims/refunds.
12. I am responsible for my visa documentation and shall not hold Amity &
(Visiting Institution for SAP) responsible for Visa Rejection.
13. I would make the complete payment towards any loss or damage caused by me to the Institute’s
property or the Arrangements made during my stay at ............................................ (Place of stay).
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Date: Date:
Annexure E
In order for your application to be processed, we must have a fully completed Application Form
and all supporting documents.
Supporting documents required are:
Full copy of the passport
Bank Statement
Enrolment letter from current institute
Study Programme
Year of entry:
Period of Study
Study Programme
Male Female
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Passport Issue date: (DD/MM/YY)
Passport Expiry Date: (DD/MM/YY)
Home University:
Current Year of Study:
Amity University [In] London welcomes students with disabilities and strongly encourages you to disclose
any disability or medical condition which may impact your studies. Declaring disability will not affect the
academic decision about your application but will help us put any individual arrangements or facilities in
place for the start of your study abroad programme.
No known disabilities
Blind/partially sighted
Deaf/hearing impairment
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Autistic spectrum disorder/Asperger’s Syndrome
Personal Statement
Please tell us a bit about yourself, including your reasons for choosing to study abroad at
Amity University [In] London permission (please limit to 300 words):
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Have you ever studied in the UK before? If yes, where did you study, how long did you
study for and what programme did you study? What type of visa did you have for your studies?
Declarations
(If yes, you will be contacted confidentially for further information and to determine
your eligibility to attend Amity University [In] London permission.)
I undertake that I will return to my home country with ODD days of the end of the course at
Amity specified in my invitation letter.
I agree to provide a copy of my exit stamp obtained when leaving the UK to Amity within
even days of returning home. I understand that my certificate and transcript will not be
provided until I send the exit stamp to Amity University [IN] London.
I confirm that the above information is correct and complete and all supporting documents
are correct and authentic. If you are submitting this form electronically, please type your
name or enter your electronic signature below. In doing so, you confirm that the above
statement is correct, as if the document has been signed and dated by hand.
SIGNED:
DATE:
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ANNEXURE F:
BANK LETTER FORMAT (To be issued in Institute’s letterhead and signed by HoI/HoD)
XX-XX-2024
This is to certify that STUDENT NAME, ENROLLMENT NO. is a bona-fide student of COURSE NAME
of XXXX-XXXX batch at INSTITUTION NAME, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida.
He/She is going for Amity University’s Study Abroad Program to gain global exposure at SAP
DESTINATION NAME from 28th April – 30th May 2025.
The purpose of the letter is to allow him/her to remit the appropriate fee of FEE AMOUNT for the
aforesaid Programme.
You are requested to do the needful.
Thank You!
Yours Sincerely,
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ANNEXURE G
SAMPLE BONAFIDE LETTER
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ANNEXURE H:
SPONSOR LETTER FORMAT (To be issued by Father/Mother on 100 Rs Stamp Paper)
SPONSOR LETTER
I certify that he/ She is ready to go abroad from Amity University Uttar Pradesh. I have funded all
the expenses and tuition fees from our own account and will bear all the expenses during his/her
stay in ……………………….. He/she will not be involved in any illegal activity over there.
Date:
Place:
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