English & Foreign Languages University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at English & Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, Telangana and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | English & Foreign Languages University | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹8k – ₹23k | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0041 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | efluniversity.ac.in | nist.edu |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at English & Foreign Languages University: from ₹8,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at English & Foreign Languages University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- English & Foreign Languages University is in Hyderabad, Telangana and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 690 km apart.
- English & Foreign Languages University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- English & Foreign Languages University lists 6 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. English & Foreign Languages University lists 6 programmes in all and NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at English & Foreign Languages University (4)
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
Only at NIST University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
