India is a friendly, welcoming place for people of all countries, cultures and faiths.

The culture of India is the way of life of the people of India. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and customs differ from place to place within the country. The Indian culture, is mixture several cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced by a history that is several millennial old. Many elements of India's diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, yoga and Indian cuisine, have had a profound impact across the world.

As a student in India, you'll get to know people from all over the world, and you’ll learn about many different cultures.

Many schools, colleges and universities have international student societies to ensure you feel welcome and are supported throughout your time in India. These societies organised activities such as parties, quizzes, film nights and excursions to local tourist attractions, so hopefully you’ll quickly make friends with other international students

India is a multi-faith society, where all major religions are practiced and celebrated. Hinduism is the largest religion, followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism. In every town and cities, you will find churches, mosques, temples, synagogues, guardrails and other places of worship, so if you worship regularly at home, you can continue to do so in India.

At your school, college or university, there will be a student welfare officer, and most likely an international student officer too, dedicated to the well being of students. They are there to give advice on personal problems, and help you find any support you need during your studies. At boarding schools, students are looked after by ‘warden’, and teachers.

To help you settle in when you first arrive, most institutions run an orientation programme so you can get to know your new campus and fellow students.