Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC
2 years, 9 months ago

Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC

News 18  

A total of 48 foreign universities have shown interest in University Grants Commission’s initiative for running joint and dual degree programmes in partnership with Indian colleges. Responding to UGC’s new regulation and guidelines for running partnership programmes between Indian and foreign universities, the University of Glasgow, Scotland has expressed interest to discuss the potential for academic collaboration. The Deakin University, Australia in its communication to UGC has lauded the New Education Policy 2020 calling it a ‘progressive’ policy which will help it to establish new relations with Indian institutions. Read| Proposal to Add Critical Thinking Section In College Exams to Promote ‘Higher-order Cognition’ in Students UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar is set to begin discussions with foreign universities official next week.

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Vineet Gupta of Ashoka University on Foreign Universities in India: A Boon or a Threat?
1 week, 2 days ago

Vineet Gupta of Ashoka University on Foreign Universities in India: A Boon or a Threat?

ABP News  

New Delhi, March 12: India’s higher education landscape is witnessing a seismic shift, largely propelled by the National Education Policy 2020. Vineet Gupta Ashoka University Founder notes, “The entry of foreign universities is a significant milestone in Indian higher education, and I do hope that foreign universities who come here don’t look at India only as a market but are …

‘University education is controlled by the Centre through UGC’
1 month ago

‘University education is controlled by the Centre through UGC’

The Hindu  

Skilling education must not be viewed as essential only for technical courses such as Engineering and new-age courses of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Language, AR, VR and the like. “University education is being controlled by the Centre through University Grants Commission, and a State can make updations only to an extent,” he said, while criticising the State government’s idea of spending …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites U.S. universities to open campus in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites U.S. universities to open campus in India

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have agreed to strengthen collaborations between their higher education institutions, facilitate study abroad and explore opportunities for setting up campuses of premier American colleges in India. "Establishing joint Centres of Excellence, and setting up of offshore campuses of premier educational institutions of the US in India," the statement said. He also said, "We have invited American …

UGC to discuss supernumerary seat policy for international students
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC to discuss supernumerary seat policy for international students

India Today  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has issued a notification to inform Higher Education Institutions about an upcoming online interaction programme. The University Grants Commission has announced the implementation of the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2022, in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020. Every year, the University Grants Commission issues an advisory regarding the admission of international students and the …

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths

ABP News  

The University Grants Commission has announced the Draft UGC Regulations 2024, marking a significant shift towards a more flexible, inclusive, and multidisciplinary higher education system in India. Major Changes In the Draft UGC Regulations 2024 - Higher Education Institutions that are prepared to manage biannual admissions can admit students twice a year—once in July/August and again in January/February. A Vision …

DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US
4 months ago

DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US

Deccan Chronicle  

More than half of Indians pursuing higher studies in the United States are from the two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Data from the US consulate general in Hyderabad revealed that Telangana contributes 34 per cent of Indians getting US student visas, while Andhra Pradesh follows with a close 22 per cent. In 2023-24, 331,602 Indian students are …

Foreign Universities in India: A Transformative Leap for Education
5 months, 1 week ago

Foreign Universities in India: A Transformative Leap for Education

Hindustan Times  

Encouraged by the New Education Policy, 2020, the University Grants Commission notified the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, which eventually kickstarted the internationalisation of the Indian education sector. To ascertain the quality of higher education, the regulations say that only those FHEIs that have secured a position within the …

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
6 months, 3 weeks ago

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus

Hindustan Times  

The UK's Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enrol more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. Elaborating on the university's agenda in an interview with PTI, Andrew Atherton, Vice President International and Engagement, said the operations …

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
6 months, 3 weeks ago

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus

The Hindu  

The U.K.'s Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enroll more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. "So we expect it to be a mainly undergraduate campus because the majority of the demand at the moment in …

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students
10 months, 1 week ago

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students

The Hindu  

With globalisation at an all-time high, more students are inclined to study abroad. This demand has resulted in fruitful partnerships between Indian institutions and global universities, fostering an ecosystem where credit transfers, and joint degree programmes and integrated degree courses are the norm. While a 2022-23 report by QS India said that more than 1.2 million Indian students are enrolled …

MU launches dual degree programme in Data Analytics with Saint Louis University
11 months, 2 weeks ago

MU launches dual degree programme in Data Analytics with Saint Louis University

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The University of Mumbai introduces a pioneering dual degree programme, in line with the National Education Policy 2020. This innovative programme provides students with the opportunity to leverage the academic strengths of MU alongside that of Saint Louis University based in the United States, facilitated through a Memorandum of Understanding. Mumbai University The introduction of dual degrees follows the …

JNTUH Launches Integrated Double Degree Courses with US Universities for Telangana Students
1 year, 3 months ago

JNTUH Launches Integrated Double Degree Courses with US Universities for Telangana Students

News 18  

Students from Telangana will be given the chance to enrol in integrated double degree courses at prestigious American institutions, specialising in computer science, cyber security, and aerospace engineering, beginning with the next academic year, as reported by the Times of India. With the launch of five new BTech + Masters degrees, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad will enable students to …

Delhi University's academic council approves dual degree programmes: Know about it
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi University's academic council approves dual degree programmes: Know about it

India TV News  

The University of Delhi convened its 1016th Academic Council meeting on Thursday. The meeting's main focus was on approving a proposal to implement a dual degree system that would enable students to pursue two academic programs at the same time. The meeting included discussions on twinning, joint and dual degree schemes with reputed foreign institutions, as well as joining two …

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process

News 18  

A day after the University Grants Commission notified regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India, it launched a portal where the institutions can apply for the same on Thursday evening. The guidelines titled ‘UGC Regulations, 2023’ that were notified on Wednesday state that the FHEIs wanting to set up campuses in the country should …

UGC issues guidelines for foreign institutions
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC issues guidelines for foreign institutions

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday notified the final regulations that will allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India with complete autonomy to decide their admission processes and fee structure, even as the commission itself will retain the power to keep a close watch on the operations of these universities. According to the final guidelines, no Foreign Higher …

UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC announces regulations for establishment and operation of campuses by foreign universities in India

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday notified the regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India. According to the regulations, "Foreign institutions intending to establish campuses in India should have secured a position within the top 500 in the overall category of global rankings, as decided by the commission from time to time, or should …

UGC to allow campuses of foreign universities in India
1 year, 8 months ago

UGC to allow campuses of foreign universities in India

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Andhra Pradesh Higher Education Planning Board met on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada campus here with nearly 50 vice chancellors participating in the meeting. Addressing the meeting as chief guest, University Grants Commission chairman M. Jagadish Kumar disclosed that UGC is making efforts to set up campuses of foreign universities in India itself, including Andhra Pradesh. …

Foreign Campuses For Higher Education In India – A Half-Baked Regulation?
2 years ago

Foreign Campuses For Higher Education In India – A Half-Baked Regulation?

Live Law  

In pursuance of the National Education Policy 2020, on 5 January 2023, the University Grants Commission unveiled the draft of ‘University Grants Commission Regulations, 2023’, for the purposes of inviting public comments, with an aim to provide an international dimension to higher education, enabling Indian students to obtain foreign qualifications at affordable cost, and make India an attractive global study …

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns
2 years, 1 month ago

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2023 15:16 IST If the University Grants Commission has its way, foreign universities may soon enter Indian shores. The latest draft regulations are intended to make it easier for the world’s top-ranked universities and higher education institutions to establish campuses in India that would meet the same standards as their parent institutions in their country of …

How foreign universities in India can change the face of Indian education system
2 years, 1 month ago

How foreign universities in India can change the face of Indian education system

Firstpost  

In line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy -2020, the University Grants Commission has initiated several measures for the internationalisation of the higher education system in India. Some foreign universities have already set up partnerships with Indian institutions, allowing students to partially study in India and complete their degrees on the main campus abroad. A regulatory framework allowing …

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India
2 years, 1 month ago

UGC extends deadline for feedback on foreign university campuses in India

Live Mint  

The deadline to receive feedback on draft norms for setting up foreign university campuses has been further extended till February 20, the University Grants Commission announced in an official notification. UGC secretary Rajnish Jain in the notification said, "In view of the requests being received from stakeholders to extend last date for submitting feedback, comments and suggestions on draft of …

Will foreign universities in India be a gamechanger?
2 years, 2 months ago

Will foreign universities in India be a gamechanger?

The Hindu  

Early in the New year, the University Grants Commission released a draft of the norms for foreign universities and educational institutions to establish their campuses in India. With the UGC also allowing dual degree programmes, students may be able to pursue two programmes, of which one could be from a foreign university in India. If foreign universities are going to …

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India
2 years, 2 months ago

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India

Live Mint  

India has unveiled draft norms for foreign universities keen on setting up a campus here. A growing democratic India with a large demographic dividend – about 700 million people or half of its population below 30 – has plenty to offer as it seeks to become the world’s talent factory. India woos the world's best institutions The University Grants Commission's …

Students will have access to high-quality education right in India, says UGC chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Students will have access to high-quality education right in India, says UGC chief

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission’s new draft regulations on Foreign Higher Educational Institutions are aimed at opening up the country to globalisation of higher education and allowing foreign branch campuses in India a free hand in terms of fee structure, admission policy and hiring of foreign faculty. The new UGC regulation on facilitating foreign higher educational institutes to establish …

Explained | Can foreign universities set up campuses in India now?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Can foreign universities set up campuses in India now?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Foreign universities and educational institutions could soon be allowed to set up campuses in India as per the draft regulations made public by the University Grants Commission. The University Grants Commission announced the draft regulations for ‘Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India’ and invited feedback from stakeholders. The proposal …

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move

Deccan Chronicle  

India has taken one more step towards allowing foreign universities to set up their campuses in India with the University Grants Commission issuing a set of draft guidelines. The UGC wants a firm commitment from the universities to operate in India: they must set up their own campuses instead of offering online courses and ensure that the quality of education …

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India
2 years, 2 months ago

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India took a big stride towards allowing foreign universities to operate in the country, with the University Grants Commission on Thursday releasing draft regulations that will let them set up campuses in the country. “Under these UGC guidelines, the foreign higher education institutions will be able to set up campuses anywhere in the country and not just GIFT …

Foreign varsities setting up campuses in India a win-win situation, says Jagadesh Kumar
2 years, 2 months ago

Foreign varsities setting up campuses in India a win-win situation, says Jagadesh Kumar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Foreign universities setting up campuses in India will be a win-win situation as it will provide Indian students an opportunity to access international education in the country, and boost arrival of foreign students to India, University Grants Commission chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar told HT in an interview. Edited excerpts: University Grants Commission chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar Q) What …

A crucial step for education
2 years, 2 months ago

A crucial step for education

Hindustan Times  

India opened the door to foreign universities on Thursday, with the University Grants Commission issuing draft regulations. UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said foreign universities offering full-time, offline programmes will be granted 10-year-long approvals, the freedom to devise admission processes, fee structures and faculty recruitment, subject to transparency and quality benchmarks. The draft rules also made it contingent on the …

49 foreign varsities look to tie-up with Indian institutes: UGC chief
2 years, 4 months ago

49 foreign varsities look to tie-up with Indian institutes: UGC chief

Hindustan Times  

At least 49 overseas universities have expressed interest to collaborate with Indian universities academically, University Grants Commission chief M Jagadesh Kumar said on Sunday. In May, the India’s higher education regulator had allowed academic collaborations between Indian and foreign higher education institutions to offer three types of degree programmes — dual, and joint and twinning. The foreign universities that have …

UGC to Allow Students to Pursue Two Courses Together, Asks Universities to Implement Process
2 years, 5 months ago

UGC to Allow Students to Pursue Two Courses Together, Asks Universities to Implement Process

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has asked all universities to make required changes in their structure to facilitate students in pursuing two academic degrees at the same time. “All the Higher Educational Institutions were requested to devise mechanisms through its statutory bodies for allowing students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously. “With the rapid increase in demand for higher education and …

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India
2 years, 9 months ago

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India

News 18  

University Grants Commission would bring out a set of enabling regulations so as to allow top-ranked foreign universities to open their campuses in India, it has said. Further, he shared key features of the UGC regulations on academic collaboration between Indian and foreign universities to offer twinning, joint and dual degree programmes, reads the official press release. Read| Nearly 50 …

How you can do a twinning course from top-ranked foreign universities sitting in India
2 years, 9 months ago

How you can do a twinning course from top-ranked foreign universities sitting in India

India Today  

Nearly 50 global higher educational institutions from countries such as the UK, Germany, South Africa, Australia and Scotland have expressed interest in collaborating with Indian universities to offer twinning courses and joint and dual degrees. For instance, instead of the top 500, Indian universities can now collaborate with the top 1,000 global universities featuring in the two most credible rankings—QS …

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules
2 years, 10 months ago

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules

News 18  

In a bid to attract top-ranking foreign higher educational institutes to set up their campuses in India, the University Grants Commission has set up a five-member committee. These suggestions are going to come true soon as the UGC is about to announce its policy regulations on allowing foreign colleges to set up base in India soon. Last year, a survey …

Now, Indian and foreign colleges can offer joint, dual, twinning degrees: What is this and how will it work?
2 years, 11 months ago

Now, Indian and foreign colleges can offer joint, dual, twinning degrees: What is this and how will it work?

Firstpost  

The UGC believes that this regulation will provide access to ‘high-quality education’ to all Indian students and lead to the ‘internationalisation of higher education’ There’s good news for students across the country! The University Grants Commission on Tuesday approved regulations where Indian and foreign higher education institutions can now offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes. As per the …

UGC okays dual degrees with foreign universities
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC okays dual degrees with foreign universities

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian and foreign higher educational institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission approving the regulations for these programmes, according to its Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar. According to the approved regulations, a "twinning programme" shall be a collaborative arrangement whereby students enrolled with an Indian higher educational …

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified
2 years, 11 months ago

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has simplified the procedure for an Indian higher educational institution to offer programmes in collaboration with foreign universities by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with each other directly if they meet certain eligibility criteria, said UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar. In its 557th meeting recently, the UGC decided that an Indian higher education institution that …

Joint degrees will be offered by Indian, Foreign institutions soon, says UGC
2 years, 11 months ago

Joint degrees will be offered by Indian, Foreign institutions soon, says UGC

Live Mint  

The University Grants Commission Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Tuesday announced that Indian and foreign higher educational institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes. According to the approved regulations, a "twinning programme" shall be a collaborative arrangement whereby students enrolled with an Indian higher educational institution may undertake their programmes of study partly …

Indian, foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees soon: UGC
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian, foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees soon: UGC

Hindustan Times  

Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission approving the regulations for these programmes, according to Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar. Indian, foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees soon: UGC The decision was taken at a meeting of the higher education regulator …

Indian Colleges to Offer Twinning, Dual, Joint Degrees With Foreign Institutes, UGC Relaxes Norms
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Colleges to Offer Twinning, Dual, Joint Degrees With Foreign Institutes, UGC Relaxes Norms

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has relaxed norms for Indian colleges to collaborate with foreign higher education institutes to offer dual degrees, joint degrees, and twinning degree courses. In the case of a joint degree, students will get a degree from the Indian college along with a certificate from the foreign institute for the time spent on the said campus. This …

Indian and foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees, twinning programmes soon: UGC
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian and foreign institutions to be able to offer joint degrees, twinning programmes soon: UGC

India TV News  

Highlights Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint degrees, said UGC. Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission approving the regulations for these programmes, according to Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar. The decision was taken at a meeting …

UGC issues guidelines for pursuing two degrees together: Check what’s allowed
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC issues guidelines for pursuing two degrees together: Check what’s allowed

Live Mint  

The University Grants Commission on Wednesday notified the guidelines for students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously in physical, online or distance learning mode. "The policy envisions imaginative and flexible curricular structures to enable creative combinations of disciplines for study, that would offer multiple entries and exit points, thus, removing the currently prevalent rigid boundaries and creating new possibilities for …

UGC allows students to pursue 2 full-time degree programmes simultaneously
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC allows students to pursue 2 full-time degree programmes simultaneously

Live Mint  

The University Grants Commission on Tuesday said students will now be able to pursue two full-time degree programmes in physical mode simultaneously. UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar informed the media in a virtual press conference that students can pursue two degree programmes simultaneously either from same university or different universities "As announced in the new National Education Policy and in order …

UGC Allows Students to Pursue 2 Degrees at the Same Time, Can Enroll in Different Colleges Too
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC Allows Students to Pursue 2 Degrees at the Same Time, Can Enroll in Different Colleges Too

News 18  

From the coming academic year onwards, students will be allowed to pursue two degrees at the same time. In what the University Grants Commission calls a ‘two-degree programme’, students will not only have a chance to mix two streams or two courses but can also opt to study at two different colleges at the same time. Addressing media, the UGC …

Centre starts programmes to support international students
4 years ago

Centre starts programmes to support international students

India Today  

The Ministry of Education is deliberating on measures to increase the number of international students coming to India for higher studies. Foreign students coming to India Study in India is a programme of the Govt of India that aims to attract international students to higher education institutions in India. The Government has also recognized the importance of creating a conducive, …

UGC Ask Universities to Create Awareness About New Education Policy Among Students, Teachers
4 years, 7 months ago

UGC Ask Universities to Create Awareness About New Education Policy Among Students, Teachers

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and colleges across the country to create awareness about the new National Education Policy amongst teachers, students, officials and other stakeholders in the higher education system. "There is need to create awareness about NEP amongst teachers, students, officials and other stakeholders in the higher education system. The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet …

Under NEP 2020, Foreign Universities Can Operate in India, Local Varsities to Set up Campuses Abroad
4 years, 7 months ago

Under NEP 2020, Foreign Universities Can Operate in India, Local Varsities to Set up Campuses Abroad

News 18  

The New Education Policy 2020, passed by cabinet on Wednesday, takes a step towards the internationalisation of education by proposing a legislative framework that allows foreign universities to operate in India, and similarly, encourages high performing Indian universities to set up campuses in other countries. According to the NEP 2020, “Select universities will be permitted to operate in India.” “A …

India likely to have its own TOEFL for foreign students
5 years, 2 months ago

India likely to have its own TOEFL for foreign students

India Today  

India is likely to frame its own English language test, on the lines of TOEFL, for foreign students to improve its ranking among the most preferred countries for education in the world. According to the ICCR, there are around 50,000 foreign students, mostly from Asian and African countries, studying in various degree programmes in India. Sahasrabuddhe also said that the …

23 IITs, IISc offer single-window admission system for international students
5 years, 5 months ago

23 IITs, IISc offer single-window admission system for international students

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In an attempt to make admission processes easier, akin to ease of doing business, India’s premier science and technology institutes have started offering single-window admission facility for foreign students. IIT Bombay along with other 22 IITs and Indian Institute of Science believe that such a move will bring more international students to these premier engineering and science schools …

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