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Union Bank Education Loan for Indians in 2025

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Interest Rate
8.75% onwards
UnSecured Loan
₹40 Lakhs
Secured Loan
₹150 Lakhs
Processing Time
7 working days
Margin
85% Funding
Loan Tenure
up to 15 years
Type
Bank
Tax Benefits
Yes
Processing Fees
starts ₹10,000
100+ Cr
Disbursed
10+
Banks & NBFC
15+
Countries
3 days
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Features of Union Bank Education Loan

Interest Rate Starts at 8.75%
Loan Amount (Collateral) Upto ₹150 Lac
Loan Amount (Without Collateral) Upto ₹40 Lac
Processing Fees starts ₹10,000
Processing Time 7 working days
Loan Tenure up to 15 years
Margin 85% Funding
Prepayment Charges Zero
Moratorium Period Course + 1 year
Admit Letter Required
Tax Benefits Yes
Type Bank

The Union Bank of India provides education loans to students intending to study in India and abroad.

The Union Bank is one of the major Government Bank that provides an UnSecured Education Loan of up to Rs 40 lacs, compared to other public banks, whose maximum limit is Rs 7.5 Lacs. The Union Bank interest rate for an Unsecured Education Loan starts at 8.75%. Your University and Course must be on Union Bank's approved list to be eligible for an UnSecured Education Loan up to ₹40 Lacs; otherwise, the maximum limit is ₹7.5 Lacs. Connect with Abroad Cube today to get your Eligiblity checked and apply for the Education Loan at no additional costs. The other benefits of a Union Bank Education Loan include savings in Income Tax under Section 80E, Zero processing Fees and minimal Life Insurance charges. 

They charge a fixed processing fee between Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 plus GST, which is non-refundable. Like other lenders, the moratorium period of Union Bank for Education Loans is Course Duration, with an additional one year as a grace period.

Abroad Cube is an Official partner of UBISL, a wholly owned subsidary of Union Bank for Education, Home, Vehicle and MSME Loans. Our partner code is P4190 and our legal name is McCarthy AI Private Limited. 

 

Union Bank Education Loan Products

The Union Bank of India provides Secured and UnSecured Education loans Study Abroad under Special Union Education Loan Schemes for Premier Institute Abroad Studies. 

The Union Bank is a first-of-its-kind government bank in India that started providing unsecured loans to aspirants who were studying abroad for up to Rs 40 Lacs. The product is in line with multiple NBFCs and Private Banks offering Unsecured Education Loans for higher amounts. There are more than 150+ top-rank universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Denmark, Netherlands, etc., in the Pre-Approved List of Eligible Universities.  

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Courses Masters only
Interest Rate starts at 8.75%
UnSecured Loan Category A - max ₹40 Lacs
Category B - max ₹30 Lacs
Secured Loan up to ₹1.5 Crore
Processing Fees ₹10,000 - up to ₹40 Lacs
₹20,000 - more than ₹40 Lacs
Margin 100% Funding
Total Tenure 15 years + Course Duration + 12 months
Moratorium Period Course Duration + 12 months
Insurance Mandatory

 

Expenses Covered by Union Bank Education Loan

Here is the list of expenses covered by Union Bank for a Study Abroad Education Loan

  • University or College Tuition Fee
  • Living expenses, including accommodation, food, and day-to-day expenses
  • Travel Expenses such as Flight Ticket and related costs
  • Insurance premium for student borrowers, if applicable
  • Purchase of necessary equipment such as Laptop. 

 

Eligibility criteria for Union Bank Education Loan

Here is the basic Eligiblity Criteria for Study Abroad Education Loan by Union Bank. 

Student
  • must be an Indian Citizen
  • must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • must have a good CIBIL history
University
  • must be approved by the concerned regularities
  • can be a Graduate/Post-Graduate/technical course
  • must have a good world and national ranking
Academics
  • must have a minimum of 50% in Class 10th, Class 12th, Bachelors and Masters
  • must have a sufficient language proficiency exam scores
Co-Applicant / Co-Borrower
  • must be an Indian citizen
  • should be a Father, Mother, Husband or Wife.
  • must be a financial earner (Salaried, Self-Employed, Farmer, or Pensioner)
  • must have a savings bank account in India that allows them to sign cheques
  • must be the primary debtor
  • must have a good CIBIL history
Collateral (If Applicable)
  • must be a fixed deposit or property such as a house, or shop
  • property must be approved by the concerned authorities
  • property must be located in an Urban or City area

 

Charges of Union Bank Education Loan

Here is the list of basic charges involved in Union Bank Study Abroad Education Loan

Description Charges & Fees
Processing Fees Rs 10,000 - Rs 20,000 + GST
Life Insurance Mandatory
Collateral Valuation (if applicable) Based on Branch

*Charges may vary

 

Union Bank Education Loan Interest Rates

The Union Bank has the lowest interest rate for unsecured Loans among all banks and NBFCs available in India. Their interest rate for an unsecured loan starts at 8.75%. The interest rate varies based on the University category between Category A, Category B and Uncategorized. The spread will remain fixed for 3 years for the borrower. The first reset will be 3 years from the date of sanction, and subsequent resets will be every 3 years from the last reset date. The premium component will remain fixed till the maturity of the loan.

Amount Collateral Category A Category B
Up to Rs 40 Lacs / Rs 30 Lacs No-Collateral 8.75% 9.00%
Up to Rs 150 Lacs 50% up to less than 100% Collateral 8.50% 8.75%
100% or more Collateral 8.25% 8.25%

* Interest Rate is subject to Change

 

Union Bank Processing Fees for Education Loans

The Union Bank of India charges a processing fees of Rs 10,000 + GST for Education Loans up to Rs 40 Lacs and Rs 20,000 + GST for more than Rs 40 Lacs. The processing fees is Non-Refundable and will be collected upfront before providing the Sanction Letter. 

Type Amount Processing Fees
Study Abroad up to Rs 40 Lacs Rs 10,000 + GST
more than Rs 40 Lacs Rs 20,000 + GST

 

Union Bank Education Loan Repayment Process

The Union Bank of India has a straightway process of Repayment where Bachelor programs are required to pay full EMI during the study period with zero grace period. However, Master's programs have a choice between zero-EMI and Simple-Interest EMI during the Moratorium period. No further concession for servicing interest during course & moratorium period.

Type During Moratorium After Moratorium
Masters / PG-programs Zero-EMI,
Simple-Interest EMI
Full EMI
Bachelors / UG-programs Full EMI Full EMI

 

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Benefits of getting Union Bank Education Loan through Abroad Cube

⬆️ Higher Chances of Approval

When applying for an education loan through Abroad Cube, you can expect higher chances of approval as our expert will verify the documents before submission and suggest better alternatives for higher approval.

⏱️ Low Processing Time

Using the latest technology and years of experience, we expedite the application process by 65%, reducing overall processing time. Applying using the exact required documents with the eligible lender is the key to getting an application processed in record processing time.

📋 Personalized Document Checklist

Our Education Loan Expert will send you a Personalized Document Checklist, removing all unnecessary documents, easing the process and giving you peace of mind.

💰 Negotiation on Interest Rate & Processing Fees

We will help you get Comparable, Negotiated and best-suited Education Loan deals, saving you up to Rs 3 Lakhs. The major negotiable components are Interest Rate and Processing Fees.

💁‍♂️ Free Education Loan Assistance

We are not charging any service fees for helping with the Study Abroad Education Loan. Also, there are no hidden fees involved, which is guaranteed. For each approval, we get paid a referral fee by Union Bank without any additional charge to students.

Documents required for Union Bank Education Loan

Here is the standard document checklist for getting an education loan from Union Bank or other lenders. The bank or NBFC might ask for additional documents or information based on the application to ease the process.

Applicant
  • Aadhar Card, PAN Card & Passport
  • Class 10th Marksheet, Class 12th Marksheet
  • Bachelors Marksheets & Degree (if applicable)
  • Masters Marksheets & Degree (if applicable)
  • IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo (if applicable)
  • GRE / GMAT / SAT / ACT (if applicable)
  • Resume & Work Experience (if working)
  • University Offer Letter (if optional)
Co-Applicant
  • Aadhar Card, & PAN Card
  • Address Proof (Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc)
  • Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
Income documents of Salaried Co-Applicant
  • Salary Slips of Last 3 months / Salary Certificate
  • Form-16 of Last 2 years (optional)
  • Salary Account Statement (if different)
Income documents of Self-Employed Co-Applicant
  • Income Tax Returns of Last 2 years
  • Business Proof (MSME, GST Certificate, Labour Certificate, Shop Act Certificate)
  • Current Account Statement (if different)
Income documents of Farmer Co-Applicant
  • Income Tax Returns of Last 2 years
  • Income Certificate issued by State Government (if applicable)
  • Patta-book (if applicable)
  • J-Forms of Last 2 years (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)
  • Jamabandi / Fard (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)

The Education Loan documents may vary based on individual applications. If you are missing any required documents, please contact our Loan Expert for help!

How to apply for Union Bank Education Loan via Abroad Cube

Check Eligibility

Start by checking your eligibility on Abroad Cube's website or reach out to us via WhatsApp or phone. The Eligibility criteria include Country acceptance, University and course ranking, Academics, Credit Score and history, co-applicant and Collateral requirements, etc.

Document Submission

Once you pass the basic Eligibility Criteria, the next step will be Documentation. Our Education Loan Expert will send you a personalized Document Checklist of Union Bank and help you arrange, sort and suggest alternatives, if any. Before sending documents to the Union Bank, we ensure that all documents are in order according to the required Checklist to expedite the application login process.

Application Processing

Our Education Loan Expert will choose the best lenders from the pool of 12+ options to get you the best-suited deal. They will follow up with concerned Lender Relationship Managers for Application Login and further processing. The lender process will include getting consent, address verification, and a small telephonic interview with the Credit Manager before the final decision.

Loan Sanction & Disbursal

The sanction letter will be released within 24 hours once you pay the processing fee to the Bank via acceptable payment methods. Afterwards, you may proceed with the Study Visa process or request Pre-Visa disbursement. You can also ask for reimbursement if you have already paid the Tuition Fees or Living Expenses via other means. Once you complete the banking formalities, the loan amount will be disbursed into the Bank Account

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You may apply for Union Bank Education Loan by visiting their local bank branch or contacting their customer support team. But Abroad Cube will help you get a hassle-free Education Loan from your comfort at the best Interest Rate and record processing time at Zero Service Charges.

Abroad Cube is an Online Study Abroad Marketplace that has onboarded 12+ Banks and NBFCs to ease the process of getting the best deal for an Education Loan in minimal processing time. To get started, Check your Eligibility and share your Documents by Email or WhatsApp to expedite your application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Education Loans applied via Abroad Cube, the Union Bank takes about 7 working days.

Union Bank provides up to Rs 1.5 Cr for Secured Loans and Rs 40 Lacs for Unsecured Loans. The approved amount varies depending on repayment capacity and the total cost of education.

The interest rate of Union Bank starts at 9.3% for Education Loans for Premier Institutes.

The Union Bank processing fees is Rs 5000, which is refundable upon first disbursement.

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