Hindu-Urdu

University at Buffalo Department of Linguistics.

Explore the Vibrant World of Hindi-Urdu at UB

Hindi ranks fourth among the languages of the world by the number of speakers, following Chinese, English and Spanish. At the University at Buffalo, our Hindi courses also introduce students to Urdu, the official national language of Pakistan, giving you a comprehensive understanding of both languages.

Why study Hindi-Urdu?

Studying Hindi-Urdu provides you with a gateway to understanding the rich cultural, literary and historical traditions of South Asia. These languages are crucial for engaging with a significant portion of the global population and for careers in international relations, global business, translation and cultural studies.

Course offerings

Gain proficiency in both spoken and written forms and explore the interconnectedness of Hindi and Urdu in literature, media and daily communication.

  • HIN 111: First-Year Hindi-Urdu (1st Semester) | 6 credits
  • HIN 112: First-Year Hindi-Urdu (2nd Semester) | 3 credits

Start your journey

Enroll in our Hindi-Urdu courses to start your journey into one of the world's most widely spoken language pairs.

For any questions about Hindi-Urdu courses or study abroad programs, contact Associate Chair for the Language Programs Mitsuaki Shimojo at shimojo@buffalo.edu.