Study abroad consultants in Pune

पुण्यातील परदेशी शिक्षण सल्लागार

We bring Study Abroad within the common man's reach.

Whether your family budget is ₹4 lakh or ₹40 lakh, whether you scored 50% or 90%, whether you have IELTS or not, there is a path abroad for you.

500+

Students Placed

21

Countries

100%

Visa Success Rate

18+

Years of Trust

Find Your Nearest Aliff Overseas Study Abroad Consultants in Pune

Aliff Pune operates through a network of city branches combining the reach of India's largest study abroad consultancy with the convenience of a counsellor close to home. Walk into any branch for your free counselling session, or book a video call. Pick the one nearest to you.

Neha Sharma

Senior Counsellor

2nd Floor, Aliff Business Plaza, Rajaji Road, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala – 682018
0484 123 4567
kochi@aliff.in
Aliff EdapallyView on Google Maps

Neha Sharma

Senior Counsellor

3rd Floor, NH Bypass, Near Lulu Mall, Edapally, Kochi, Kerala – 682024
0484 123 4568
edapally@aliff.in
Aliff KakkanadView on Google Maps

Neha Sharma

Senior Counsellor

InfoPark Road, Near Seaport-Airport Road, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala – 682030
0484 123 4569
kakkanad@aliff.in
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Neha Sharma

Senior Counsellor

Near Bhima Jewellers, MG Road, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala – 682035
0484 123 4570
mgroad@aliff.in
Can I Study Abroad?

Six Honest Answers Before You Decide

Your marks are one input, not the whole story. Hundreds of universities abroad weigh your overall profile (SOPs, work experience, extracurriculars and the right course match) well above a single percentage. We've placed students with modest academic records into strong, ranked universities by matching them to the right country and course instead of chasing the highest cutoff.

Studying abroad isn't only for families who can pay in full upfront. Education loans, part-time work rights, on-campus jobs and country-specific low-cost options (Germany, parts of Europe) bring study abroad within reach of far more budgets than most families assume. We map out the real cost (tuition, living, loan EMI) before you commit to anything.

Scholarships aren't reserved for toppers alone. Universities also offer merit-cum-need aid, country-of-origin grants, subject-specific funding and early-application discounts. We shortlist scholarships your profile actually qualifies for, so you're not left assuming the door is closed.

A loan is one piece of the funding plan, not the whole plan. We help you build a complete budget upfront (tuition, living costs, one-time expenses and part-time earning potential) so there are no surprise gaps mid-course, and we flag lower-cost country and university alternatives if the numbers are tight.

Most study destinations allow international students to work part-time during term and full-time during breaks, which covers a meaningful share of living costs. We walk every family through realistic monthly budgets and work-hour rules for their chosen country before departure, so this is planned for, not left to chance.

That's exactly what a free counselling session is for. In one sitting, we map your academic profile to realistic country and course options, lay out timelines for tests, applications and visas, and give you a clear next step, no guesswork, no jargon.

Student weighing the decision to study abroad

Have more questions?

How We Help You - Every Step Taken Care Of

From the first conversation to your first day at work after graduation, Aliff stays with you. Nine steps, each one designed to remove a specific question or fear. You walk in unsure. You walk out clear about your next step, your country, your university, your scholarship, your loan, your visa, and your career.

Step 1

Career Counselling

One-on-one sessions to understand your goals, budget, and the right country-course fit.

Step 2

Student Profiling

An honest evaluation of your academics, scores, and profile strengths before you apply.

Step 3

University Shortlisting

A curated list of universities that match your profile, budget, and career ambitions.

Step 4

Test Prep (IELTS / PTE / GMAT)

Structured coaching and mock tests to help you hit the score your dream university needs.

Step 5

Application & SOP Guidance

End-to-end help with applications, SOPs, and LORs that get you noticed.

Step 6

Financial Assistance

Guidance on education loans, scholarships, and proof-of-funds documentation.

Step 7

Visa Guidance

Document checklists, mock interviews, and complete visa filing support.

Step 8

Tickets, Hotel & Airport Pickup

We handle your travel bookings and arrival logistics so you land stress-free.

Step 9

Job Assistance

Career support and part-time or post-study job guidance once you're abroad.

Top Global Universities

From Ivy League names to emerging global innovators, we partner with the best to bring you world-class options.

APU
Astrakhan
Caucasus
California Baptist University
University of Chester
University of Galway
German International College
Royal Holloway
HTMi
RPI USA
Saratov
Tambov
UCC
University of Law
University of Pecs
Webster University
Instituto Marangoni
Instituto Marangoni
Webster University
University of Pecs
University of Law
UCC
Tambov
Saratov
RPI USA
HTMi
Royal Holloway
German International College
University of Galway
University of Chester
California Baptist University
Caucasus
Astrakhan
APU
HTMi
RPI USA
Saratov
Tambov
UCC
University of Law
University of Pecs
Webster University
Instituto Marangoni

Countries Where Aliff Pune Sends Students

Pune students have their own definition of good destinations: Nursing aspirants pick the UK and Ireland, Engineering students favour Canada and Germany, MBBS goes to Russia and Central Asia, and Hospitality goes to Switzerland. Aliff sends students to 21+ countries. Click any country card to explore universities, costs, and scholarship pathways.

Top Courses Pune Students Choose

Pick the course closest to your career goal.

STEM programs across top-ranked engineering schools worldwide.

Best countries

UK · Ireland · USA · New Zealand · Germany · Malaysia · Hungary · Australia

Top universities

Heriot-Watt University · UCC · NJIT · Victoria University of Wellington · SRH Berlin · APU · University of Pécs · Oxford Higher Education

Career outlook

Strong PR pathways · ₹30–60 LPA starting in tech hubs

Software, data and IT programs built for the world's fastest-growing tech careers.

Best countries

Ireland · UK · USA · France · Germany · Malaysia · Netherlands · New Zealand · Australia · India

Top universities

NCI · Heriot-Watt University · UMass Boston · Rennes Business School · ISM Germany · APU Malaysia · Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences · University of Canterbury · Oxford Institute of Higher Education

Career outlook

Strong global tech demand · clear pathways into product, data & engineering roles

Lead teams and build a global management career.

Best countries

UK · France · Ireland · Netherlands · Malaysia · Germany · Hungary · Spain · Switzerland · USA · New Zealand · Australia · Dubai

Top universities

Leeds Trinity University · Rennes Business School · DBS · Tio · ISM Germany · Budapest Business School · EU Business School · Towson University · University of Canterbury · Oxford Higher Education

Career outlook

Management, consulting & finance roles · strong ROI

Pursue affordable, globally recognised medical degrees abroad.

Best countries

Russia · Georgia · Hungary · Germany · Malaysia · UK

Top universities

Tambov University · Caucasus University · University of Pécs · UMCH · Manipal Malaysia · Study Group – Pathways

Career outlook

FMGE / NExT pathway · ₹25–35 lakh total for the full 6 years

Every Step Taken Care

Studying abroad is not one decision, it's a hundred small ones. From the right career choice to the day you land your first job overseas, Aliff covers all of them under four service pillars.

From Career to Career, we cover everything in between.

Pillar 01

Right Career, Right Start

Career counselling, profile assessment and country + course shortlisting. The foundation of every Aliff journey, because the right journey begins with the right decision.

Pillar 02

Scores Open Doors

IELTS, TOEFL, GRE and GMAT prep through flexible online and in-branch classes. Mock tests, weekly assessments and a 6.5–7.5 band track record.

Pillar 03

Plan Your Global Journey

Application support, SOP/LOR drafting, scholarship hunt, education loan introductions, visa documentation and pre-departure briefing: clarity, not confusion.

Pillar 04

Life Beyond Admission

Airport pickup contacts, accommodation help, first-week orientation, alumni network access and job assistance after graduation, so you're ready for what's next.

Why Maharashtrian Families Choose Aliff

18+

Years of Trust

32,000+

Students

₹50 Cr+

Scholarships

89+

Counselling Centers

We bring Study Abroad within the common man's reach.

Meet Aliff Pune's Area Directors

Sandeep Dravid

Sandeep Dravid

Area Director

Karve Road

Overseas Education Consultant for the last 8 years. Head Counsellor and Area Director for Aliff Pune Er.

Sandeep Dravid

Karve Road

Mr. Pankaj Bhanudas Pawar

Mr. Pankaj Bhanudas Pawar

Area Director

Viman Nagar

Amit Goyal

Amit Goyal

Area Director

Aundh

Amit brings 18 years of professional experience, primarily in the IT industry. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with expertise in operation, client management, and team coordination.

Amit Goyal

Aundh

Amitabh Mehta

Amitabh Mehta

Area Director

Hadapsar

27 years of professional experience.

Amitabh Mehta

Hadapsar

Arif Jiwani

Arif Jiwani

Area Director

Kalyani Nagar

Area Director

Arif Jiwani

Kalyani Nagar

Almunir Velani

Almunir Velani

Area Director

Kalyani Nagar

Area Director

Almunir Velani

Kalyani Nagar

Amol Arvindrao Dhanpalwar

Amol Arvindrao Dhanpalwar

Area Director

Hinjewadi

Regional Director

Amol Arvindrao Dhanpalwar

Hinjewadi

Nandkishor Nirghekar

Nandkishor Nirghekar

Area Director

Pimple Saudagar

Area Director

Nandkishor Nirghekar

Pimple Saudagar

Rajlaxmi Nandkishore Nivghekar

Rajlaxmi Nandkishore Nivghekar

Regional Director

Pune Division

Regional Director

Rajlaxmi Nandkishore Nivghekar

Pune Division

Anil Zope

Anil Zope

Regional Director

Pune Division

Regional Director

Anil Zope

Pune Division

Trishul Shivhar Bijjamwar

Trishul Shivhar Bijjamwar

Regional Director

Pune Division

Regional Director

Trishul Shivhar Bijjamwar

Pune Division

Aliff is led by Asslam Shaikh, TEDx speaker, recipient of the Times of India 'Genius' Award for Education, and recognised by Insight Success magazine among the Top 10 Most Recommended Overseas Education Consultants.

Aliff Has 89+ Counselling Centres Across India and Beyond

Aliff operates 89+ counselling centres across India, the Middle East (Kuwait) and Africa (Ghana). If your family is in another city, for a transfer, relocation, or simply to talk to a counsellor close to them, there is likely an Aliff office near them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Look for four things: institutional credibility (recognition by foreign consulates or universities), a transparent fee structure with no hidden upfront charges, direct university partnerships rather than third-party agents, and post-arrival support that doesn't end at the visa stamp. Aliff Pune meets all four, with public endorsement from the US, Ireland and Switzerland consulates.

Yes. Aliff has guided students with 60% in engineering to top universities in the USA on full scholarships. Marks are one factor, not the only one. Universities abroad evaluate your full profile: academic record, English proficiency, work experience, SOP, references and financial readiness. Many countries (Germany, Ireland, Hungary, Georgia, Russia, Cyprus) accept students with 50%+ in 12th.

No, not for all countries or universities. Many accept alternatives: the Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, or a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter confirming you studied in English. Germany, France and several UK universities offer IELTS waivers in specific cases. Aliff often secures conditional offers without IELTS first, then preps you in parallel for the test.

Tuition starts at ₹5–15 lakh per year for many top-ranked universities. Total for a Masters (1–2 years) ranges roughly: Germany public ₹12–18 lakh, Ireland ₹25–35 lakh, UK ₹25–40 lakh, Canada ₹25–40 lakh; MBBS in Russia/Georgia ₹25–35 lakh for the full 6 years. Several foreign universities cost equal to or less than private colleges in India.

Scholarships range from ₹1 lakh grants to 100% tuition fee waivers. Aliff has secured ₹50+ crore for students. Schemes include Chevening (UK), Government of Ireland scholarships, Vanier (Canada), DAAD (Germany) and university-specific entrance awards. You don't need to be a topper, average-marks students have secured significant scholarships through Aliff.

Real Success Stories: Where You Start Doesn't Define Where You Are Destined

These aren't generic testimonials. These are Aliff students whose stories families across India will recognise, students who feared rejection, whose families assumed they couldn't afford it, who applied anyway.

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Shweta Sawant

Lead Component Engineer · Stellantis, USA

Just 60% in engineering and a fear of rejection. Aliff guided her to a 7.5 IELTS, ₹9 lakh in scholarships, and a Masters in Electrical & Computer Engineering in the USA. Today she works in New Jersey, exactly what she dreamt of.

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Akshay Karvir

Senior Engineer · Dell Technologies, Ireland

A middle-class boy whose family thought abroad was only for the rich. With Aliff he found an affordable MBA in Dublin, secured a loan, and worked part-time to cover living costs. Today he works at Dell, and gifted his father a brand-new car.

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Maaz Bhaiji

Hungarian National Cricket Team

An everyday Mumbai boy with a dream that felt too big. Aliff guided him to Budapest Metropolitan University at affordable tuition, in a city where part-time work covered his living. Today Maaz plays for the Hungarian National Cricket Team.

Their stories prove one thing: where you start doesn't define where you are destined.

Scholarship winners

Average marks. Real scholarships.

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Rutuja Salvi

₹16 lakh Scholorship

M.Sc. Biomedical · Martin Luther University, Germany

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Ashutosh Gaggad

₹14 lakh Scholorship

M.Eng. Mechanical · RWTH Aachen, Germany

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Pranav Chalodiya

₹16 lakh Scholorship

M.S. Finance · Stevens Institute of Tech, USA

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Aditya Tayade

₹11 lakh Scholorship

Master in Entrepreneurship · EU Business School, Switzerland

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Saniya Manikwary

₹9.2 lakh Scholorship

B.Sc. Computer Science · Univ. of Wollongong, Dubai

AS

Ayesha Surve

₹7.4 lakh Scholorship

BSc Hons. CS (AI) · Heriot-Watt University, Dubai

MM

Mathiraj Manohara

₹6.3 lakh Scholorship

MA Creative Writing · University of Chester, UK

BJ

Bhumi Jain

₹2.9 lakh Scholorship

BSc Psychology · Middlesex University, UK

Students with average marks have secured over ₹50+ crore in scholarships.