NIT Trichy, Illinois Institute of Tech ink MoU to offer joint degree programme

The alliance sets a new standard in global education, focussing on student exchange, joint research and an innovative engineering-focused joint degree in data science and AI uniquely tailored for lifelong learners commencing in Fall 2024.

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) and Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) have signed an agreement to offer a joint degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) which comes under the New Education Policy.

Mallik Sundharam, vice president for enrollment management and student affairs at Illinois Tech, emphasized the significance of this partnership, “We are thrilled to partner with NIT Trichy, a beacon of educational excellence in India. Our partnership with NIT Trichy is a significant milestone in bringing world-class education to the doorstep of every aspiring individual in India. It’s about creating learning opportunities for career changers and career growers, facilitating their journey through accessible, high-quality education,” as reported by The Print.

Sundharam added, “This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to ‘GlocalizationB’, where we bring global experiential learning pedagogy and blend it with local expertise to meet the unique needs of learners and employers in India. The joint degree program, beginning in Fall 2024, opens a pathway for students to enter a field with exploding demand and exceptional career prospects.”

Dr. G. Aghila, Director of NIT Trichy, expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, “Joining hands with Illinois Tech opens new horizons for our students and faculty. It is a significant step toward internationalizing our curriculum and research initiatives. Moreover, it will promote academic and collaborative research activities between the two institutions.”

The agreement outlines many key initiatives including credit-bearing student exchanges, joint degree offerings, priority admissions with scholarships, academic research collaborations, and faculty and student mobility. The alliance aligns with the new guidelines established under the National Education Policy (NEP) that enable foreign universities to offer degree programs in India.

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