Chandigarh University's Global Collaborations and Partnerships

International Collaborations are crucial for any academic higher educational institute in the present day world as the international exposure does not only bring out-of-the-box learning opportunities but also magnifies the potential of one’s career. Chandigarh University, in this regard, has been securing its place among the universities with the most number of academic and industry collaborations abroad.

Extending Global Reach with 460+ Partners in 90+ Countries

Over the years, CU has forged 460+ International collaborations with different industries and HEI’s, among which are top QS Ranked universities. These international partnerships formed by Chandigarh University have been instrumental in promoting the students’ growth with international academic and professional opportunities. From foreign internships to pursuing higher studies, these 460+ international collaborations open the gateway to a wide range of opportunities to grow your academic as well as professional career. Since these programs provide the students with global exposure, they also make them confident and attractive candidates for the industry.

Other than this, the students are able to explore various aspects of the global academic and professional domains by working and learning at some of the most renowned higher educational institutes and companies across the globe.

Chandigarh University has formed these educational collaborations in 90+ countries and has also partnered with QS World Ranked Universities, which is a significant achievement for any university as it reflects the quality of education and the magnitude of opportunities being presented to the pupils.

A Profusion of International Programs

Apart from the number of international tie-ups, Chandigarh University has also initiated a plethora of programs, which allow the students to pursue the programs that best suit their interests or future planning.

One of the most significant collaborative programs offered by Chandigarh University is the International Summer and Winter Programs or the Semester Abroad/Exchange Programs. These programs, usually under the Inbound Student Exchange programs, offer students the chance to spend their summer or winter break in a foreign country, exploring new cultures, and gaining international exposure.

Other than this, there are Articulation Programs which allow students to pursue learning opportunities for a longer period of time and also attain a foreign degree. In addition, the university’s tie-ups with industry leaders has also helped many of its students pursue international internships and other short term programs across the globe.

Benefits of Global Collaborations

Chandigarh University students, through these distinct programs, have been able to enhance and broaden their skills, create a greater network of students or friends from different backgrounds, and most importantly, prepare themselves for the global job market. The exposure and opportunities provided by these collaborations enable the students to become confident and capable individuals, capable of competing with the best in the industry.

Along with introducing one to a new environment for learning and growth, these programs also assist the students in upskilling their language proficiency and soft skills such as adaptability, communication, and teamwork. Furthermore, it adds value to the students' academic portfolio and makes them attractive candidates for the global job market.

An opportunity for students to experience a new academic culture and curriculum, these programs allow the students to learn from international faculties, participate in seminars, expand networks by collaborating with students from different countries and much more. Such programs not only provide the students with academic exposure but also enhance their cross-cultural understanding and interpersonal skills.

More importantly, the students can pursue their higher education at some of the top-ranked universities in the world. These programs facilitate the students with world-class education and many-a-times, also offer institutional or government scholarships and other facilities such as hostels, homestays, etc. allowing students to experience the world's top-class education at an affordable price.

Summary & Stats

Along with international learning opportunities, a global degree and more, the programs under the global collaborations of Chandigarh University are also designed to provide students with an international work experience. These programs enable the students to work on live projects with top-notch blue-chip companies such as Walt Disney. More than 150 Chandigarh University students have been selected for Internship at Walt Disney through the varsity’s collaboration programs. Apart from it, here's a little insight into some of the significant accomplishments of Chandigarh University in this domain:

• 267 International Academic Scholarship Recipients
• 164 Students for International Internships & training programs
• 90+ Countries
• 5 Cr+ Total Academic Scholarship benefit granted
• 6 Cr+ International Internships & Training programs benefits granted
• 1 Cr+ International Project semester benefits granted

Here’s a list of some of CU’s International Partners:

USA

ü  State University of NY-Albany

ü  Louisiana State University

ü  Florida State University

ü  Old Dominion University

EUROPE

ü  Bauman Moscow State Technical University

ü  Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

ü  Kazan Federal State University

ü  National University of Science and Technology MISIS

UK

ü  Middlesex University

ü  Northumbria University

ü  University of East London

ü  Brunel University

AUSTRALIA

ü  Charles Sturt University

ü  Deakin University

ü  University of Canberra

ü  University of the Sunshine Coast

CANADA

ü  Concordia University, Montreal

ü  University of Regina

ü  University of Ontario Institute of Technology

ü  Vancouver Film School

NEW ZEALAND

ü  Massey University

ü  Cornell Institute of Business & Technology

ü  Auckland Institute of Studies

ü  Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

ISRAEL

ü  Tel Aviv University

ü  University Sains Malaysia

SINGAPORE

ü  James Cook University

Taiwan

ü  National Yang Ming University

ü  National Central University

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