International Student Week in India 2026

21st–26th January 2026 | Govardhan, Vrindavan, India
📍 Hosted at Shri Radha Braj Vasundhara Resort & Spa

A Global Festival of Ideas, Culture & Conscious Living

International Student Week in India (ISWII) is our annual immersive, fully-sponsored festival bringing together students from across the globe to experience India’s wisdom, diversity, and innovation — all in one powerful week.

Held in the sacred landscape of Govardhan, this is not just an event — it’s a lifestyle immersion, a learning experience, and a global collaboration of purpose-driven youth.

This Year’s Theme: Conscious Futures

Participants will be grouped into 7 interdisciplinary workshop circles, each focusing on one major theme affecting the future of our planet and humanity. You’ll get to rank your preferences, and after a short interview, you’ll be placed in the group that best matches your vision and voice.

Workshop Circles for 2026:

Each group will have approx. 11 students:

Oceans & Waste
Digital Transformation & Robotics
Global Economies & Work-Life Futures
Water Bodies, Rivers & Regeneration
Environment, Mountains & Climate Action
Healthcare & Global Access
Sustainability, Lifestyle & Conscious Consumption

Mentors from industry, academia, and spiritual ecology will guide each circle.

What's Included (All Expenses Covered):

How to Apply

This is a selective, fully-sponsored opportunity.

Participants will be chosen through a short application and interview process.

Step 1: Register for an Interview
Step 2: Download Festival Guide
Step 3: Get Ready to Join Us in Govardhan!

Why Govardhan?

Govardhan is not just a location — it’s a spiritually alive ecosystem, known for reflection, healing, and deep inner clarity. It offers the perfect setting for conscious global citizens to pause, connect, and realign.

Who Can Apply?

University students or gap year students (ages 18–25), from any country, especially the UK, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia, are passionate about purpose, leadership, and global change. Open to culture, conscious living, and shared experiences

Hosted by:

ISWII Global
In collaboration with Nitya Eco Living
Inspired by Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Education Philosophy

International Student Week in India was inspired by similar festivals in Greifswald (Germany), Belgrade (Serbia), and Oslo (Norway), which our founder Tarun Goswami, attended during his student years in Europe. Seeing how these events brought students together for culture, dialogue, and purpose, he envisioned a version rooted in India’s depth and diversity, where international students could not only collaborate but also experience India beyond tourism. This festival is our way of bringing the world to India — for learning, reflection, and global friendship.