Nearly 16% of the global population lives in India, The largest democratic country in the world. India is blessed with a rich cultural heritage which advocates the values of peace, love, harmony and spiritual progress. Several religions coexist peacefully on this land. India has a glorious history with traditions that are unique. It precedes an ancient civilization gifted with the most ancient source of knowledge, "The Vedic Granths" which are now being studied by various western universities opening realms of knowledge, which our learned ancestors had discovered and preserved. It has given the world a number of eminent spiritual leaders such as ‘Swami Vivekananda’ and ‘Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa’ who taught the world the way to lead a fruitful life and attain purity of soul. The great epic, ‘Bhagwat Geeta’ has introduced us mortals to the ultimate goal in life. It boasts of a unique family system where marriages are considered to be sacred, where respect for parents is a valued possession and their blessings are God’s greatest gift. Sound families lead to a society of sound values. Such an environment is conducive for a peaceful life, and stimulates individuals’ to embark upon a deeper search of knowledge.

Through the years, India has maintained peace and harmony. Its secular nature has enabled foreign students to adjust with the Indian lifestyle and in turn its people. Wide variety of food available in India and an international city like Pune caters to students’ taste buds at affordable prices. All these reasons have contributed to foreigners always wanting to be a part of the Indian culture and education.

The Institute is located in the center of the Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial belt near Pune city. This is important industrial center housing about 5,000 large, medium and small scale industries in the vicinity. Numerous national and multinational companies have their head offices in this area. Prominent amongst them are Bajaj Auto Ltd., Kinetic Engineering Ltd., Alfa Lava I Ltd., Krup Industries Ltd., Sandvik Asia Ltd., and Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd. Many software companies are setting up their businesses in this area. Prominent amongst them being Tata Technology Ltd., Mahindra British Telecom Ltd., Geometrics Software Ltd., L & T Software Technology Ltd. and Kanbey Software Ltd. The entire industrial belt supports three large software parks and has the backing of state and central governments.

Pune is a recognised center of higher learning, particularly in Business Management and Information Technology. Students from all over the world come to Pune city to pursue their studies. Assurance for bright future packed with the concept of 'Students as a product' as well as ‘Client’, are two concepts synonymous with Pune city which is internationally well recognised for its educational standards and communal harmony. Pune offers international students with an array of educational courses to choose form.

Weather in India, is pleasant and moderate, and thus suits people from all countries. The temperature especially in Pune varies from an average of 10° C to 30° C and consists of three main seasons.

Foreign students who want to study Management and Computer courses offered by the University of Pune at IBMR, Chinchwad, need visa verification before securing admission. All foreign students are requested to attach photocopies of Visa and Passport as well as registration copy at Pune and their name should come from the Asst. Registrar or The Executive Director, International Student's Cell, University of Pune, Ganeshkhind, Pune -411007. (INDIA).