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Most comprehensive educational event of its kind ever held in India Biggest networking event for leaders in education from India & other countries Convergence of who is who of the huge Indian educational system Participation by an estimated 1,000 top Indian and foreign universities Major Sessions on academic collaborations with Indian institutions Recruitment sessions involving one-on-one meetings with Indian students Attendance of thousands of students interested to studying abroad Visits to well established and reputable Indian institutions in Bangalore Awards for educational excellence to Indian and foreign institutions Awards for eminent educationists of India and other countries Awards for research excellence to Indian and foreign scientists & researchers Awards for teaching excellence to faculty of Indian and foreign institutions Extensive media coverage for the Summit during and after the event

Indo -Global INDO-GLOBAL EDUCATION SUMMIT on academic collaborations and student enrollment will be held at New Delhi (Nov. 9), Hyderabad(Nov. 11), Chennai (Nov. 13), Bangalore (Nov. 15), Pune (Nov. 18), and Mumbai (Nov. 20).

Indo-Global Education Summit 2013 is a unique event which is being organized in India as a sequel to the Education Summits held in2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. The Summit 2013 will have sessions on collaborative research programs, joint / dual degree programs,twinning & transfer programs, faculty & student exchange programs, study abroad in India programs, distance education programs,

vocational education programs, and other academic partnerships. There will be separate sessions for student recruitment.

Major fields covered would be Engineering & Applied Sciences, Information Technology, Business & Management, Clinical & HealthSciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Agricultural Sciences & Environment, Education & Technology, Arts & Humanities, and SocialSciences. There will be one-on-one meetings between representatives of Indian institutions and those of foreign universities forforging academic collaborations. The Summit 2013 is specifically designed for university chancellors, presidents, vice-chancellors,provosts, deans, scientists, researchers, faculty, enrollment / recruitment officers, and their executive-level team members.

Highlights

Education Summit 2013


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Indo-Global Education Summit 2013Indian educational system has been undergoing a paradigm shiftin the recent past. India has the worlds second largest post-secondary student population of around 20 million. India has over611 universities and university-level institutions and 31,400colleges, and yet the gross enrollment ratio (GER) is low with only20 per hundred accessing higher education. India is far behindthe developed countries average of 45 per hundred. The

Government of India has set a GER target of 30 per cent by 2020and for that to be achieved, the number of universities and collegeswill have to be increased many fold while enhancing the quality ofexisting institutions.

Faced with a growing demand for post secondary education andlimited resources, India is looking towards private sector andforeign universities to bridge the projected gap. The private sectorhas been given the opportunity to take initiative in developinginfrastructure for higher education in the country. India is a memberof the WTO and has now become a signatory to the GeneralAgreement on Trade in Services (GATS), thereby enabling highquality educational services to be offered in India from around theworld. Further, the Indian economy is transforming into aninternational powerhouse requiring India to have the best possibleeducational opportunities for its citizens. Indian students areinterested in degrees, diplomas, and certificates offered by foreignuniversities at the undergraduate and graduate levels because ofthe excellent career prospects they offer. This demand is reflectedby the tens of thousands of students going to the USA every yearfor higher education.

Academic collaborations promote universal and equitable accessto education, and develop in students the knowledge, confidence,and requisite skills to become lifelong learners and economiccompetitors in a dynamic global marketplace. Today, success isdetermined by access to knowledge. Education is no longer anoption it is a mandate for survival. An important mission of theIndus Foundation is to galvanize high-impact academic

collaborations between educational entities in America on theone hand and those in India on the other. The Foundation acts asan internationally recognized support system for 21st Centuryeducation for bridging the education divide. The Foundationrecognizes that collaborative research programs, undergraduateand graduate programs, twinning / transfer programs,professional development programs, distance educationprograms, vocational education programs, faculty exchangeprograms, student exchange programs, partnership programs,study abroad in India programs, and other academic partnershipsbetween foreign universities and Indian institutions are extremelyuseful in meeting the rapidly growing Indian educational needs.

These programs contribute to the goal of preparing students tocompete in the global economy. The staff of the Foundation hassignificant knowledge of the Indian and foreign educationalsystems. Over the years, the staff has developed extensive contactswith a wide array of accredited Indian institutions and foreignuniversities.

With the globalization of the Indian economy and growing affluenceof the large middle class, study abroad is no longer just a dreamfor many Indian students. It is indeed a very viable option. Indianstudents are interested in enrolling in programs of foreignuniversities to pursue their higher education goals and therebytap international career opportunities. The Indus Foundationassists Indian students in meeting their educational objectives.The Indus Foundation is an educational organization dedicatedto the promotion of higher education for the growing studentpopulation of India. The Foundation is well established in Indiafor over 16 years, with its own extensive network of offices spreadacross the country for recruiting students for study abroad. It iscommitted to assisting foreign universities for recruiting andenrolling well-qualified and financially able students from India.

The Foundation offers an efficient and cost-effective means ofpresenting the foreign universities to Indian institutions and to

prospective Indian students through the Summit. Activities duringthe Summit include panel discussions by representatives offoreign universities, interactions with Indian institutions foracademic collaborations, and interactions with Indian studentsfor recruitment and enrollment. The visiting representatives willalso have opportunities for sightseeing to get a feel of the country.The Summit will be a fast-paced, well designed program, providingrepresentatives of foreign universities with valuable exposure.The Summit will bring significant visibility to the participating foreignuniversities in India. The Summit will help the participants toachieve good results in terms of academic collaborations as wellas student recruitment and enrollment.

Summits 2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009The Indus Foundation has been privileged to organize Education Summits in 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 in India. The objective of the Summits was to explore opportunities for academic collaborations between Indian institutions and foreign universities.The Summits also guided Indian students about opportunities for higher education in foreign universities. By all accounts, the Summits were considered highly successful. The Summits were attended by university chancellors, provosts, deans, faculty, and enrollment / recruitment officers of foreign universities from around the World. Several hundred Indian institutions and organizations interested in academic collaborations participated in the Summits.Several thousand Indian students interested in studying abroad attended the Summits. SELECT LIST OF FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS OF SUMMITS

6 October University, Australia Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey Academic Center of Law & Business, Israel Academy 3, Australia ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK ACT Inc., USA Alabama State University, USA

Al-Iraqia University, Iraq American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education, USA American Intercontiental University, UK American University of Sharjah, UAE Anton De Kom University, Suriname Arkansas Tech University, USA Association of Vermont Independent Colleges (AVIC), USA Aston University, UK Azerbaijan University of Tarbiat Moalem, Iran Bangkok University, Thailand Bangor University, UK Barnard College, Columbia University, USA Bayero University, Nigeria Baylor University, USA Binus University, Indonesia

Bowling Green State University, USA British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada California Institute of Integral Srudies, USA California State University, San Bernardino, USA Cape Breton University, Canada Carleton University, Canada Case Western Reserve University, USA Centre for Languages and Intercultural Education, Spain CESESB, Brazil


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Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Champlain College, USA Cherkasy State Technological University, Ukraine Clarkson University, New York College of Mount Saint Vincent, USA Colorado State University, USA Comrat State University, Moldova Concord University, USA Concordia University , Canada CQUniversity, Australia Cultural Vistas, USA

Curtin University, Australia DYouville College, USA DigiPen Institute of Technology, Singapore Drexel University, USA Duke University, USA Eastern University, USA Eastern Washington University, USA Edinburgh Napier University, UK Edith Cowan University, Australia Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique Emporia State University, USA ESIGELEC College of Engineering, France Evolvence Capital, UAE Excelsior College, USA Faemingdale State College, SUNY, USA Fateb - College of Telmaco Borba, Brazil Fayetteville State University, USA Ferris State University, USA Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University, USA Florida International University, USA Florida State University, USA Fresno Pacific University, USA Full Sail University, USA Galilee International Management Institute, Israel Governors State University, USA Handong American University, South Korea Harrison College, USA Head Foundation, Singapore HES International Business School, Netherlands HOF University, Germany Hofstra University, USA Houghton College, USA Idaho State University, USA Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA Institute of Management Technology, UAE Inter American University of Puerto Rico, USA Inter-American Organization for Higher Education, Canada Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Israel International Business Performance LLC, USA International Conservation Caucus Foundation, USA International University of Business, Agriculture & Technology,

Bangladesh Iowa State University, USA Iringa University College, Tumaini University, Tanzania JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland John Carroll University, USA Judson University, USA Junior and Teen Camp, Switzerland Kansas City Art Institute, USA Keele University, UK Kent State University, USA King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia King Mongkuts University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand King Saud University, Saudi Arabia Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada Liverpool John Moores University, UK Long Island University, USA Longwood University, Virginia Louisiana State University, USA Lyndon State College, USA Macquarie University, Australia Magna Carta College, UK McMaster University, Canada McNally Smith College of Music, USA Medical University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey Mevlana University, Turkey Mexican Association for International Education, Mexico Milwaukee School of Engineering, USA Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Nigeria Monmouth University, USA Montana State University Billings, USA Mount Royal University, Canada Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada Nanyang Technological University, Singapore National Aviation University, Ukraine

National Open and Distance University (UNAD), Colombia Nebrija University, Spain New Mexico State University, USA New York Institute of Technology, USA Ningbo University, China North Carolina A&T State University, USA Northern Arizona University, USA Northwest College, USA North-West University, Vaal Triangle, South Africa Northwestern College and Media, USA Oakland University, USA Oregon State University, USA Our Lady of the Lake College, USA Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, USA Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Zealand Pantheon Institute, Italy Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand Pittsburg State University, USA Pontifica Univeridad Javeniana Cali, Colombia Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Pozna University of Economics, Poland Purdue University, USA Queens University, Canada Queens College, USA Ramapo College of New Jersey, USA Roosevelt University, USA Roswell Park Cancer Institute, USA Rush University College of Nursing, USA RWTH Aachen University, Germany Sacred Heart University, USA Saint Louis University, USA Saint Marys University of Minnesota, USA SAIT Polytechnic, Canada Sam Houston State University, USA San Hose State University, USA Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands Siauliai University, Lithuania Singapore Management University, Singapore SIT Graduate Institute, USA South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA Southern Arkansas University, USA Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, USA Southern Oregon University, USA Southern States University, USA Southern University and A&M College, USA State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Moldova Stella Maris Polytechnic, Liberia Stenden University, Netherlands Stevens Institute of Technology, USA Suffolk University, USA Sultan Agung Islamic University, Indonesia Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine Tallinn University, Estonia TCS Education System, USA Tel Aviv University, Israel Temple University, USA Texas Christian University, USA The Association of Business Practitioners, UK The College Board, USA The Kingdom University, Bahrain

The Mahatma Gandhi University Of Guinea, Guinea The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration , Russia The University of Findlay, USA The University of Montana, USA The University of New England, Australia The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA The University of Waikato, New Zealand The University of Western Ontario, Canada


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A FEW COMMENTS OF PARTICIPANTS

Just a quick note to thank you and all your Indus Foundation colleagues for your kind invitation and gracious hospitality during last weeks Indo-Global Education Summit 2012 in Hyderabad.My congratulations on an excellent forum for discussions and collaboration among Indian universities and universities from throughout the rest of the world. It was truly a global summit. I look forward to strengthening the new relationships generated last week and establishing possible new links. Well done! Dr. Don Schramm, Program Director, Department of Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

I thoroughly enjoyed the Summit and the subsequent tour. I am overwhelmed by India and its people and look forward to progressing ties with its institutions. I would also like to offer a

special thanks to the Indus team who I found to be very, very helpful, supportive and excellent hosts.

Dr. Jeff Hollett, Associate Vice President, Student Experience,

Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada Thank you for hosting such a successful event. It was particularly interesting to engage with a multi-national list of attendees as most other events I attend are usually very UK focussed. We met some good students at the expo and have 4 or 5 strong collaboration leads with Indian and other institutions that we are already progressing with them directly.Mr. Neil Austin, International Partnership Manager, Edinburgh Napier University, UK I want to thank you for your warm hospitality and taking such good care of us. It was very special to enjoy dinner at your home as well.It was truly a marvelous trip and Im confident that my University will indeed develop some important collaborations from it.

Dr. Liz Grobsmith, Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic & International Initiatives, Northern Arizona University, USA

Tianjin University, China Tilburg University, Netherlands Trinity Western University, Canada Tufts University, USA Tung Wah College, Hong Kong U3 Ventures, USA UNAD Florida, USA Universidad Europea De Madrid, Spain Universidad Privada Boliviana, Bolivia Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil

Universite Catholique De Lille, France Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia University College Cork, Ireland University College of Plymouth St. Mark & St.John, UK University for Peace, Costa Rica University of Agriculture, Nigeria University of Alaska, USA University of Applied Management, Germany University of Arkansas, USA University of Baltimore, USA University of Bridgeport, USA University of California, Berkeley, USA University of California, San Diego, USA University of Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town, South Africa University of Central Arkansas, USA University of Debrecen, Hungary University of Edinburgh, UK University of Gdansk, Poland University of Guelph, Canada University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA University of Hawaii, USA University of Ibadan, Nigeria University of Johannesburg, South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa University of Lagos, Nigeria University of Manitoba, Canada University of Massachusetts-Boston, USA University of Mauritius, Mauritius

University of Michigan, USA University of Minnesota, Morris, USA University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA University of North Texas, USA University of Northern British Columbia, Canada University of Nottingham, UK University of Oregon, USA University of Pardubice, Czech Republic University of Rochester, USA University of Saint Joseph, China

University of Saskatchewan, Canada University of Science & Technology Chittagong, Bangladesh University of Southern California, USA University of St Andrews, UK University of the East, Philippines University of the South Pacific, Fiji University of Toronto, Canada University of Trento, Italy University of Utah, USA University of Uyo, Nigeria University of Virginia, USA University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, USA University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA University of Wisconsin, Stout, USA University of Wyoming, USA USA Community College Consortium, USA Utahn Valley University, USA Versan Educational Services, WI Waldorf College, USA Wayne County Community College District, USA West Texas A&M University, USA West Virginia University, USA Western University of Health Sciences Widener University School of Law, USA Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands Wright State University, USA WVU Institute of Technology, USA Yalova University, Turkey Yangzhou University, China


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I would like to thank you and your team for the such a great experience and opportunity. We would like to participate on a yearly basis in the Indo Global Education Summit. We would like to do a presentation, do one on one interviews with students / institutions and participate in the Expo.Dr Prem Ramlachan, Head, International Relations, University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

It was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to be among you distinguished individuals who dedicated themselves to the education of young people. Now I have high hopes that my colleagues will start and maintain fruitful collaborations. Very best regards and thank you very much for your and Indian peoples hospitality.Dr. Mehmet Ozcan, Faculty of Education, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey

My gratitude and deepest thanks for the amazing summit you have organized. I know exactly what it takes to organize international conferences, but yours was much more important considering the three cities and all the logistics that goes with it.What a tremendous work and organization! Everything went so well and we have been exposed to the greatest opportunities for research and collaboration.

Dr. Majida Bargach, Associate Director, Center for International Studies, University of Virginia, USA

I am writing to thank you for organising the Indo-Global Education Summit and Expo 2012. It was very well managed and the opportunity to network with education professionals in India was tremendous. We look forward to discussing possible future collaborations with the Indus Foundation. I hope that we continue to stay in touch as DigiPen continues to explore its options in India. Mr. Gabriel Lee, Director of Operations DigiPen Institute of Technology, Singapore

It was a very interesting and diverse group from all over the world providing stimulating dialogue and interaction. The thematic panel format which provided opportunities for panelists to briefly

introduce their schools and programs followed by more in depth discussion of panel topics with the participants. Congratulations to you and your staff for a successful event.Dr. James P. Cross, Associate Provost and Senior International Officer and Professor, Champlain College, USA

This was an excellent summit in every respect and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I made very good contacts with the participants and in particular the Indian institutions and am looking forward to the exchanges which will doubtless occur. I would very much like to participate in the next summit.Dr. Randhir Rawatlal, Director of Undergrad Studies, University of Cape Town, South Africa

I want to thank you for coordinating a valuable and successful

summit. This was our first time participating, and we found it

valuable on many levels. We now have a much better sense of how to participate fully and gain value from the event, and I am certain that we will participate in the future. I want to commend you and your colleagues for making possible the intersection of interests and collaborations that will be so valuable for Indias educational future. We are honored to be a part of the is bright future. Dr. Dennis A. Trinkle, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Harrison College, USA

Very many thanks for a superbly organized and very well planned conference. We enjoyed it very much and it has already led to many productive conversations.Dr Kay Mohanna, Director of Postgraduate Programmes, Keele University School of Medicine, UK

Thank you for everything during the Education Summit. It was a real pleasure to have met you.Dr. Gustavo Perrusquia, Director of International Affairs,Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

May I take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the wonderful opportunity to confer with my Indian counterparts? I was especially impressed by the standard of organization at each of the venues. I have personally benefited enormously from the experience and now have a very good working knowledge of the Indian education scene. I also enjoyed meeting with participants from other parts of the world and sharing notes with them. Please keep me posted with regard to next years summit, I am very interested to participate once more.Mr. Mohamed Rashid Desai, Director International, School of Accounting, Curtin University, Australia

It was an absolute pleasure attending the Indo-Global Education Summit 2011. I met many people, made many useful and interesting connections for potential collaborations and made many new friends from all around the world. The whole experience was fabulous. I will let you know of the progress that we make in our collaborations. Dr. Julia Brown, Head of External Relations,Aston University, UK

Thank you for notifying me about the 2013 Summit in Hyderabad.Please include me on the list of people to whom you send additional details.Dr. Janice S. Miller, Professor of Management, Associate Dean- Academic Affairs, Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business,University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA

Greetings from Louisiana State University! Thank you very much for the great Summit. It was very productive and fruitful to me.Prof. Ye-Sho Chen, Director of Emerging Markets Initiative,Louisiana State University, USA

Thank you for all of your work on our behalf.Dr. Rosalie Giacchino-Baker, Faculty Director, Center for International Studies and Programs, California State University,San Bernardino, USA


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I will like to personally commend you for a well-organized Summit of that magnitude. It was quite a scintillating experience rubbing minds with scientists and academics of diverse interests and disciplines from all over the World. As you are aware, my University is very keen in collaborating with Indian Institutions. Let me use this opportunity to join other members of the Nigerian contingent to express our sincere gratitude to you and the Indus Foundation for the opportunity given to us to participate in the 2011 Summit.Prof. Emilolorun Ambrose Aiyelari, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria First of all, I would like to thank you and organizers of Indo-Global Educational Summit 2011 for successful organization of meetings and possibility to meet so many people from India and other countries. We have reported the results of participation in Summit,and our University authorities are looking for ways of improving collaboration with India.Dr. Igor Cemortan, Head of the Department of Molecular biology and Human genetics SMPhU Nicolae Testemitanu, Moldova

Congratulations on the event, which I believe was quite successful.I met a few students, and am now in talks with several other universities, so all the objectives I had for this event were met.Dr. Ricardo Rato, Co-Registrar, University of Saint Joseph,Macau, China

I would like to thank you and all your staff for the wonderful Indo- Global Education Summit 2011. It was a real pleasure for me to participate in this event, to meet many wonderful people, to establish many new contacts and to learn a lot about your great country. I do appreciate very much your time spent on our conversations on India, on Poland and on the World. Thank you very much also for the organization of the sightseeing. It was fantastic! Prof. Dr Maciej Zukowski, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, Poznan University of Economics,Poland

First, I want to thank you for your hospitality and another successful Summit. Attending the Summit for the third year I am confident that we will establish some collaborations with the Indian institutions. There is enormous potential. I visited one specific college which I feel fits the mission of DYouville College and we are currently working on the evaluation process. I strongly recommend the other American delegates to be patient and persistent in developing collaborations with the Indian institutions. Dr. Arup K. Sen, Vice President for Academic Affairs,DYouville College, USA

I think the idea behind the Indus Foundations concept of providing a venue in which to assist Indian and American institutions to forge academic partnerships over the upcoming years, is brilliant and far-sighted. The initiative appears to be working already, at least from my institutions perspective, as evidenced by the great

deal of email interchange between our institutions since the conference. We hope to see some of these initial forays result in substantive and programmatic joint efforts over time. Dr. Carol Magai, Dean of Research, Long Island University, USA

Participating in the Summit was one of the most enriching and productive experiences of my whole professional life: through the Summit in Hyderabad and the Universities tour to Chennai,Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi I was able to know better your beautiful country, admire its people and culture and, most of all,understand the university system. The whole program was very well designed and very efficiently conducted by Mr. Anumolu and his staff. I did find my partners-to-be in India through the Summit,and this is an excellent outcome. Dr. Rosa Marina de Brito Meyer,Associate Vice-President, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil

Thank you for organizing this wonderful trip. Peggy (vice-provost)and I both found it to be most instructive. Exciting things are happening in India, and it is imperative that we have opportunities such as this, to get to know each other. Please dont hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you in your efforts to bridge Indian and American higher education. Dr. Jamshed Bharucha,Provost & Senior Vice President, Tufts University, USA

Thank you for the truly enlightening experience of the recent Summit. It was an extremely enriching and fruitful collaboration in terms of bringing us together with our colleagues from across the world in the Indian education sector. The attention to detail and seamless transition during the summit and between cities was a mark of a highly skilled planning team and was indicative of the care and thought your committee put into this summit and your efforts are genuinely appreciated. Ms. Vanessa Vardon,Graduate, Research and Intl Programs Manager, Drexel University, USA

It was a great pleasure meeting you and attending the summit. I would like to thank you for the excellent arrangements and for providing the opportunity to meet with personnel from Indian higher education institutions. Dr. Tadisina and I will be following through with some of the contacts we had established at the summit.Dr. Ramanarayanan Viswanathan, Interim Dean and Professor, College of Engineering, Southern Illinois University Carbondale , USA

Thank you for organizing the outstanding Indo-American Summit.You and everyone else from the Indus Foundation have much to be proud of. The event was a phenomenal success, thanks to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved. Dr. Bert Barry,Director of International Services, Saint Louis University, USA

First of all, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your organization for the excellent job you did with the Summit. Both my wife and I enjoyed our participation immensely. I am now in the process of going through the various proposals I have received from institutions in India and will be trying to evaluate these with the help of our staff here to see which of these we may wish to pursue. Dr. Stephen Durrant, Vice Provost, International Affairs,University of Oregon, USA

To those of you responsible for the logistical matters, please accept my heartfelt thanks for the very smoothly managed event and the overall very fine experience. I have so many vivid memories it is hard to select the most meaningful; however, among the top of my recollections - as of this moment - are the highly accomplished chief guests, the sincerity of everyone with whom I worked, and the opportunities for future relationships with Indian professionals and students alike. The participation by Indian delegates and students was quite inspirational. Dr. Pamela S. Cutright, Special Assistant to the Campus Provost, WVU Institute of Technology, USA

We enjoyed our trip enormously and are grateful for your hospitality.While the meetings were intense, we were impressed by the level of enthusiasm of the participants and the number of opportunities.Since then we have established communications with a number of institutions and are considering a number of collaboration opportunities. Dr. Keya Sadeghipour, Dean, Temple University

College of Engineering, USA


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Summit 2013 ItineraryNEW DELHIArrive in New Delhi: November 8 Afternoon / EveningIndo-Global Education Summit: November 9 (9 am to 6 pm)Depart New Delhi: November 10 Morning

HYDERABADArrive in Hyderabad: November 10 Afternoon

Indo-Global Education Summit: November 11 (9 am to 6 pm)Depart Hyderabad: November 12 Morning

CHENNAI (Madras)Arrive in Chennai: November 12 AfternoonIndo-Global Education Summit: November 13 (9 am to 6 pm)Depart Chennai: November 14 Morning

BANGALORE (Bengaluru)Arrive in Bangalore: November 14 AfternoonIndo-Global Education Summit: November 15 (9 am to 6 pm)Visits to Indian institutions: November 16 (9 am to 5 pm)Sight-seeing in Bangalore: November 17 (9 am to 1 pm)Depart Bangalore: November 17 Afternoon

PUNEArrive in Pune: November 17 EveningIndo-Global Education Summit: November 18 (9 am to 6 pm)Depart Pune: November 19 Morning

MUMBAI (Bombay)Arrive in Mumbai: November 19 AfternoonIndo-Global Education Summit: November 20 (9 am to 6 pm)Depart Mumbai: November 21 MorningTaj Mahal: Participants interested in visiting the Taj Mahal in Agramay plan to arrive in India two or three days prior to the Summit inNew Delhi. Friday is a holiday for the Taj Mahal. Trip to the TajMahal may be made by train or car from New Delhi.

Venues of Summit 2013New Delhi: November 9, 2013India Habitat CentreLodhi Road, New Delhi 110003Tel: 91-11-2468 2001http://www.indiahabitat.org/

Hyderabad: November 11, 2013Marigold by GreenparkGreenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016Tel: 91-40-6736 3636http://www.marigoldhotels.com/

Chennai: November 13, 2013Vivanta by Taj ConnemaraBinny Road, Chennai - 600 002Tel: 91-44-6600 0000http://www.vivantabytaj.com/Connemara-Chennai/

Bangalore (Bengaluru): November 15, 2013Le Meridien BangaloreSankey Road, Bangalore 560 052Tel: 91-80-4107 6778http://Lemeridien.com/Bangalore

Pune: November 18, 2013Le Mredien PuneRaja Bahadur Mill Road, Pune 411001Tel: 91-20-2605 0505http://lemeridien.com/pune

Mumbai: November 20, 2013World Trade Centre MumbaiCentre 1 Building, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005Tel: 91-22-6638 7272http://www.wtcmumbai.org

Accommodation for Foreign ParticipantsNew DelhiThe Royal Plaza19 Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001Tel: 91-11-4355 5555

http://www.hoteltheroyalplaza.com

HyderabadMarigold by GreenparkGreenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016Tel: 91-40-6736 3636http://www.marigoldhotels.com/

ChennaiVivanta by Taj ConnemaraBinny Road, Chennai - 600 002Tel: 91-44-6600 0000http://www.vivantabytaj.com/Connemara-Chennai/

Bangalore (Bengaluru)Le Meridien BangaloreSankey Road, Bangalore 560 052Tel: 91-80-4107 6778http://Lemeridien.com/Bangalore

PuneLe Mredien PuneRaja Bahadur Mill Road, Pune 411001Tel: 91-20-2605 0505http://lemeridien.com/pune

Mumbai

Vivanta by Taj President90 Cuffe Parade, Mumbai - 400 005Tel: 91-22-6665 0808http://www.vivantabytaj.com/President-mumbai/Overview.html


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Summit Program DetailsAn important feature of the Summit 2013 would be presentationof education awards to institutions, educationists, and faculty inrecognition of their contributions and excellence in any of thevarious academic fields.

ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS SESSIONS

Summit will have sessions on collaborative research programs, joint / dual degree programs, twinning & transfer programs,distance education & vocational education programs, faculty &student exchange programs, study abroad in India programs,and other academic partnerships.

The sessions will cover the fields of Engineering & AppliedSciences, Information Technology, Business & Management,Clinical & Health Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine,Agricultural Sciences & Environment, Education & Technology,Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences.

The sessions involve panel discussions by selected foreignuniversities and Indian institutions. Sponsors will make briefpresentations at the end of panel discussions. There will be

open-house discussions at the end of the sessions.The academic collaboration sessions of the Summit are meantfor representatives of foreign universities, foreign educationalorganizations, foreign diplomatic officials, Indian institutions,Indian corporations and organizations. Students will not bepresent at these sessions.

ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS: ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGSDuring the Summit, one-on-one meetings betweenrepresentatives of foreign universities and those of Indianinstitutions, Indian corporations and organizations will take place.Each representative of foreign universities will be given a table forinteracting with Indian and other participants of the Summit.

RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTSForeign universities will have the opportunity to take part in therecruitment of Indian students. Indian students interested instudying abroad will participate in the one-on-one meetings withrepresentatives of foreign universities. Indian students will havethe benefit of referring to the profiles of participating foreignuniversities on the website of the Indus Foundation at http:// www.indus.org/. Entry is free for Indian students. Eachrepresentative of foreign universities will be given a table forinteracting with Indian students.

Program DetailsIndo-Global Education Summit 2013 will be held in each of thefollowing cities on the dates mentioned against them.

New Delhi: India Habitat Centre (Silver Oak Hall) - November 9, 2013

Hyderabad: Marigold by Greenpark (Peacock Hall) - November 11, 2013

Chennai: Vivanta by Taj Connemara (Ballroom) - November 13, 2013

Bangalore: Le Meredien Bangalore (Coronet Hall) - November 15, 2013

Pune: Le Meredien Pune (Majestic Hall) - November 18, 2013Mumbai: World Trade Centre (Centrum Hall) - November 20, 2013

The detailed program in each of the above cities will be as follows:

7.30 am onwards: Registration of Delegates at Summit Venue

IMPORTANT NOTE * Each session on Academic Collaborations will have paneldiscussion by representatives of foreign universities and Indianinstitutions (40 min.). There will be presentations by Sponsors(10 min.) followed by Open House (10 min.).

INAUGURAL PROGRAM

9.30 am: Inauguration of the Summit9.35 am: Welcome Address9.40 am: Introduction of Summit 20139.45 am: Address by the Chief Guest9.55 am: Presentation of Education Awards10.05 am: National Anthem10.10 am to 10.30 am: Coffee / Tea Break

10.30 am to 11.10 am: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - SESSION 1

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS

11.10 am to 11.50 am: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - SESSION 2

JOINT / DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS & TWINNING / TRANSFER PTOGRAMS

11.50 am to 12.30 pm: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - SESSION 2

FACULTY & STUDENT EXCHANGE, STUDY ABROAD IN INDIA, DISTANCEEDUCATION, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND OTHER COLLABORATIONS

12.30 pm to 1.30 pm: Lunch

1.30 pm to 5.30 pm: PARALLEL SESSIONS (with Coffee / TeaBreak from 3.30 pm to 3.50 pm )

ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS: ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGSOne-on-one meetings between representatives of foreignuniversities and those of Indian institutions for AcademicCollaborations

RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS: ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS

One-on-one meetings between representatives of foreignuniversities / sponsors and Indian students


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Education AwardsAn important feature of the Summit 2013 would be presentationof educational awards to institutions, educationists, researchers,faculty, and students in recognition of their contributions andexcellence in any of the various academic fields such asEngineering & Applied Sciences, Information Technology,Business & Management, Clinical & Health Sciences, LifeSciences & Biomedicine, Agricultural Sciences & Environment,

Every year, the Indus Foundation identifies and recognizes theachievements of some of the finest universities, colleges andinstitutions by presenting them with Awards for EducationalExcellence.

Initiated in 2010, the Indus Foundations awards identify andpromote innovation and educational excellence. The awards arenot meant to be rankings of educational institutions. The awardsare in recognition of educational excellence in specific fields ofacademe. Institutions catering to higher education will be

MAJOR FIELDS FOR AWARDS

Following are some of the major fields of study for which nominations for the award may be made. Nominations for other fields or sub-fields will also be considered.

AccountingActuarial Science / InsuranceAdvertising and Public RelationsAeronautical EngineeringAgricultural SciencesAnalytical ChemistryAnimation and Computer GraphicsArchitectureArts / Fine ArtsAudio-Visual MediaAviation ManagementBiochemistryBioinformaticsBiological SciencesBiomedical SciencesBiomedical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration / ManagementCell BiologyChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical Laboratory SciencesClinical PsychologyCommunicationsComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction ManagementCounseling PsychologyDentistryEconomics

EducationEducational Media / Instructional

Education & Technology, Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences.

The Indus Foundation is a non-profit educational organizationdedicated to the promotion of higher education in India. TheFoundation is well established internationally for over 17 years.An important mission of the Foundation is to galvanize high-impactcollaborations between Indian institutions and reputable foreignuniversities, apart from guidance of students for higher education.

Awards for Educational Excellenceconsidered for this purpose. Educational and training institutions

/ or ga ni za ti on s ar e in vi te d to se nd th ei r no mina ti on s fo rconsideration of the award for educational excellence.

The nominations should give details of the institution and the specificreasons as to why it should be chosen for the award in a specificfield of academic activity. The selection of awardees will be made bythe experts of the Indus Foundation and their decision will be final.The awards will be presented during the inaugural function of theSummit 2013. Media will cover the event and give wide publicity.

TechnologyElectrical and Electronics EngineeringElectronic CommerceEngineering ManagementEnvironmental SciencesEpidemiology / Public HealthExercise / Sports ScienceFashion DesignFilm, TV, and Video StudiesFinance and BankingFisheries and Marine StudiesFood Science and TechnologyForeign LanguagesGeneticsGeographic Information SystemsGeology / GeosciencesGraphic DesignHealth Physics / RadiologyHealth Services ManagementHospital AdministrationHospitality ManagementHuman Resources ManagementImmunologyIndustrial Engineering / ManagementInformation TechnologyInterior DesignInternational BusinessInternet TechnologiesJournalism and Mass CommunicationsLandscape ArchitectureLaw and Legal StudiesLibrary ScienceManagement Information Systems

Management of TechnologyMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Laboratory TechnologyMedicineMicrobiologyMolecular BiologyMusicNetworkingNeurosciencesNursingNutrition / DieteticsOccupational TherapyOrganizational ManagementPetroleum EngineeringPharmaceutical SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysical SciencesPhysical TherapyPhysician Assistant StudiesPhysiologyPilot TrainingProject ManagementPsychologyPublic HealthSoftware EngineeringStatisticsSystems EngineeringTelecommunications EngineeringTransportation and Highway EngineeringTravel and TourismUrban and Regional PlanningVeterinary Sciences


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THE AWARDThe award provides the recipient with a certificate and a memento.

SELECTION CRITERIAThe basic principle underlying the award is that the awardeesmust have made a transformative impact in the field of highereducation. Higher education is experiencing transformation on aglobal scale, with the emergence of innovations that are changinghow education is both administered and absorbed. The

nominations must show that transformation in education is takingplace in their institutions. The awards are based on criteria thatinclude but are not limited to infrastructure, faculty, placements,strength of students, annual growth, students & alumni feedback,feedback from the industry, etc. Nominations must also show thattheir educational activities have delivered on the following criteria:

1. Educational Transformation : the overall extent to which theeducational activity has transformed an aspect of educationthat has also had societal impact;

2. Sustainable investment : the extent to which the educationalactivity is funded in a sustainable way to ensure its continuingviability;

3. Innovation: the extent to which the educational activity isinnovative in design and/or practice, thereby transforming

traditional means of educational delivery;4. Inclusion and Diversity : the extent to which the activity includesa diversity of beneficiaries and has enhanced equality ofaccess to education.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Nominations can be made by registered participants only.There is no prescribed pro-forma for nominations.

2. All nominations must reach the Indus Foundation at the earliest.3. Nominations are to be sent as soft-copy (not exceeding four

A4 pages) to [email protected]. Decision of the experts of the Indus Foundation will be final

and binding.5. Award winners will be notified by e-mail after the selections

are made.

Awards for Eminent EducationistsEducation is the engine that fuels personal development, andsocietal and economic progress. Educational entrepreneurshipresults in increased innovation and sustained economic growth.

OBJECTIVEThe objective of the awards is to promote educationalentrepreneurship as one of the key drivers of sustained socialdevelopment and economic progress. It aims at encouragingcreation of sustainable, scalable and relevant education systems.The awards are meant for inspiring the next wave of educationalleaders and innovators who will not only create jobs and value forsociety, but also empower others to create a better future.

SELECTION CRITERIAAwards will be given to eminent educationists, entrepreneurs,and visionary thinkers who have set up one or more educationalinstitutions, departments, or programs in any part of the World.Such institutions, departments, or programs must have made aqualitative impact on the student community. The awards recognizethe outstanding contribution made at any post-secondary level.

The awards will be given to those who have displayed skills increating and sustaining educational institutions, pursuing newopportunities, engaging in continuous innovation, and exhibitinga high degree of accountability for quality education.



1. Nominations can be made by registered participants only.There is no prescribed pro-forma for nominations.2. All nominations must reach the Indus Foundation at the earliest.3. Nominations are to be sent as soft-copy (not exceeding four



are made.

Awards for Research ExcellenceThe Awards for Research Excellence recognize excellence inresearch, scholarship, or creative expression. All those involvedin research from academe, industry, and other organizations areeligible for consideration.

The awards are given for work done in the preceding five calendaryears. Awards are given to individuals deserving of specialrecognition by reason of their outstanding contributions toknowledge in disciplines such as Engineering & Applied Sciences,Information Technology, Business & Management, Clinical &Health Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, AgriculturalSciences & Environment, Education & Technology, Arts &Humanities, and Social Sciences.


NOMINATION1. The nomination should clearly summarize the applicants

research and his / her qualifications for the award. Thesummary should describe the importance and significance of

the applicants research. The nomination should not exceedtwo A4 pages.

2. The applicants curriculum vitae (or resume) should clearlysummarize his / her academic career and achievements. Itshould include publications, awards received, and othersignificant accomplishments. The CV should not exceed twoA4 pages.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS1. Nominations can be made by registered participants only.

There is no prescribed pro-forma for nominations.2. All nominations must reach the Indus Foundation at the earliest.3. Nominations are to be sent as soft-copy (not exceeding four



are made.


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Awards for Teaching ExcellenceThe purpose of the Awards for Teaching Excellence is to recognizeexcellence in teaching in higher education. It is envisioned that theawards for teaching excellence would bring much-needed attentiontoand recognition ofbest teaching practices at this time ofgreat developments in the field of Higher Education.THE AWARDThe award provides the recipient with a certificate and a memento.

ELIGIBILITYNominees should have put in a minimum of 5 years of service inpost-secondary education. They must be engaged in activeteaching work on the date of recommendation.SELECTION CRITERIANominees must have an outstanding overall teaching record andbe able to demonstrate inspiring and life-changing effects onstudents. In addition, each nominee must show exemplaryexperience in one or more of these practices:

Applying innovative teaching methods Combining theory and practice, with relevance and scholarly

excellence

Using research elements to achieve excellence in teaching Applying problem-based/problem-oriented teaching Achievements in encouragement of critical thinking Use of teaching aids and instructional technology Research contributions, publications, books, etc. Professional recognitions, awards, etc. Involvement in consultancy and other co-curricular activities


1. Nominations can be made by registered participants only.There is no prescribed pro-forma for nominations.

2. All nominations must reach the Indus Foundation at theearliest.

3. Nominations are to be sent as soft-copy (not exceeding fourA4 pages) to [email protected].

4. Decision of the experts of the Indus Foundation will be finaland binding.

5. Award winners will be notified by e-mail after theselections are made.

Benefits of Summit 2013Following are some of the benefits of the Summit for foreignuniversities:

* Summit is a well established brand in higher education forIndian institutions and students.

* Summit provides contacts with hundreds of reputable Indianinstitutions and thousands of students.

* Summit provides visibility all over India and createsopportunity to work with alumni and prominent Indianinstitutions .

ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS1. Establishing research collaboration programs with Indian

institutions.2. Extending the international reach of their degree, diploma

and certificate programs.3. Opportunity to develop joint / dual degree programs with

Indian institutions.4. Opportunity for developing twinning / transfer programs with

Indian institutions.5. Opportunity for setting up partnership programs with Indian

institutions.6. Establishing long-term visibility and presence in India and

building their brand.7. Opportunity for faculty exchange and international exposure

to their faculty.8. Opportunity for their students to study abroad in India and

experience its rich culture.

9. Opportunity for offering their distance education & vocational education programs in India.

10. Opportunity for developing student exchange programs with Indian institutions.

11. Opportunity for developing consulting projects with Indian institutions / organizations.

12. Opportunity to apply for the prestigious awards.

RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS1. Opportunity to recruit undergraduate and graduate

students from India.

2. Generation of income and saving of money on recruitingactivities in India.

3. Enlargement of the marketplace for enrolling better-qualified students.

4. Substantial reduction of time and costs for recruiting Indianstudents.

5. Recruitment of financially able, better prepared, and highlymotivated students.

6. Enrollment of larger proportion of admitted students fordifferent programs.

7. Attracting a continuing stream of students to theirinstitutions from India.

8. Database of students attending the Summit with theircontact details.9. Profile of the participating institution put up on the popular

website of the Indus Foundation.


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Who should attend?Indo-Global Education Summit 2013 is a must for anyone in-volved in international academic collaborations, as well as thoseinterested in student enrollment. The Summit attracts high-leveldecision makers who are shaping the education field. Seniorprofessionals from education, business and government sec-tors from around the world come together once a year in India.Summit is meant for

Chancellors and Vice Chancellors Presidents and Provosts Company Presidents / CEOs Deans, Directors, and Dept Heads from Universities Principals of Colleges Faculty of Colleges & Universities Enrollment / Recruitment Officers of Universities Diplomatic Missions in India Scientists & Researchers R&D Organizations Corporate Training & Development Executives Corporate University Managers Human Resources Executives Program Managers and Education Administrators

Professors and Trainers International, National, and Regional Agencies Senior Governmental Officials Leaders of Professional Associations and Expertise

Centers Technology and Service Providers Multimedia and Software Designers Training Consultants and Company Representatives Test Preparation Companies Banks & Financial Institutions Insurance Companies Overseas Education Agencies Career Counselors Placement Officers Travel Agencies Publishing Houses International Education Missions Educational Software Companies Manufacturers of Scientific Instruments Infrastructure Companies Manufacturers of Lab Equipments Foreign Exchange Companies

Registration & Visa RequirementThe Indo-Global Education Summit 2013 is expected to have moreapplicants for participation than it can accommodate. The IndusFoundation welcomes participation by experienced universityprofessionals. Participation is limited to accredited universitiesand colleges, though others connected with higher education mayparticipate with the prior approval of the Foundation. TheFoundation reserves the right to select participants and speakersat the Summit.Registration forms are available on the website of the IndusFoundation at http://www.indus.org/. They can also be obtainedby contacting the Foundation through e-mail at [email protected] are advised to register immediately because of theexpected demand.Visas are required for all foreign citizens to enter into India. Thedetails of visa fees, visa application forms, etc. can be found atthe websites of the Indian embassy, high commission, orconsulate. To locate the Indian embassy / high commission / consulate in your country and to apply for one year multiple entry

Business Visa, please visit:http://www.mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad.htmhttp://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/visaServicesTwo Indian references along with sponsorship letter from Indiawill be required for obtaining visa. The Indus Foundation will giveIndian references and issue Sponsorship letter for enablingregistered participants to travel to India. Participants are advised

to obtain their Visas at least two months prior to their date of travelto India.Participants should send the registration form electronically atthe earliest to [email protected], though payment can be madethereafter. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.Registration will be closed immediately upon reaching the requirednumber of participants

Summit Participation PackageThe fee for participating in the Indo-Global Education Summit isUS $ 1,000 per person per city. Participation fee includes:

* Single room accommodations in the Summit hotel (lodgingonly).

* Double room accommodations for those with spouses (lodgingonly).

* Domestic air travel between cities only for Summit participantsin consecutive cities.

* Ground transportation between cities only for Summitparticipants in consecutive cities.

* Advance publicity in India through the print and other media.* Press releases during the promotional build-up of the Summit.

* Distribution of promotional materials of participating institutions.* Experienced Indus personnel for guiding the participants.* Visa Assistance for visiting India to participate in the Summit.* Visits to prominent Indian institutions in Hyderabad.* Participation in the academic collaboration events.* One-on-one meetings with officials of Indian institutions.* Interactions with top managements of Indian institutions.* Database of Indian institutions interested in collaborations.* Participation in the student recruitment events.* One-on-one meetings with Indian students and parents.* Database of Indian students interested to study abroad.* Complimentary breakfasts and two luncheons during Summit.* Cost of food (approx. US $ 40 per day per person) not included.* Participants with spouses pay an additional amount of US $

200 per city.* Sight-seeing for spouses of participants. Entry fee not included.

Summit SouvenirThe Summit Souvenir is an important publication which willcontain valuable information related to higher education alongwith the names and addresses of foreign and Indian participants.The Souvenir will also contain details of the specific areas ofinterest of the foreign universities and Sponsors with regard toAcademic Collaborations and recruitment of students. TheSouvenir will be distributed widely amongst participants,educational institutions, invitees, advertisers, governmentalorganizations, corporations, and others. Foreign participants areinvited to take advantage of the Summit by advertising in theSouvenir as part of their promotion for maximizing their exposurein India. The Souvenir will have offset printing in A4 size. Theadvertisement tariff for full page in color is US $ 500.


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NEW DELHI (DELHI)Living testament to the glory of the Mughal days, patron of palacesand tombs and the capital of India, New Delhi is all of this andmore. Situated about 160 kilometers south of the Himalayas andon the west bank of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges,Delhi has the distinction of being the historic hub of politics. Delhiis as modern or ancient as you want it to be. Todays Delhi iscosmopolitan, modern and fun loving. With feasts for art andtheatre lovers, concerts for the musically inclined and food thatcan make a gourmet cry with delight, Delhi is a place withsomething for everyone. People from all parts of the country inhabitDelhi. There are different cultural pockets with Punjabis being themost dominant section here. The most common languagesspoken here besides English are Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.Population: Approximately 12 million

HYDERABADIt is rare to come across a place that welcomes the 21st centurywith an adaab. Hyderabad is one such place. There is so muchhere to awe the senses. From the magnificent food to the majesticmonuments, from its terrific landscapes to a populace steeped inrespect and tradition. Consisting of the twin cities of Hyderabadand Secunderabad, Hyderabad is also the capital of the state of

Andhra Pradesh. Once the largest princely state in India, Hyderabadhad its own flag, currency, railway, and postal system, before beingincorporated into the Indian nation. With a rich history, Hyderabadboasts of some fine examples of Qutab Shahi architecture - theJami Masjid, the Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid and of course, theimpressive symbol of Hyderabad, the Charminar. A unique featureof the city is that it is the only city in the south, where the majorlanguage spoken is Urdu. Home to the Nizams, reportedly, theworlds richest royals, Hyderabad is also home to famous folkarts like shadow puppetry and kuchipudi dance. Population ofHyderabad is around 8 million.

CHENNAI (MADRAS)Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the Indian

state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bayof Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan areaand the sixth most populous city in India. Chennais economyhas a broad industrial base in the automobile, computer,technology, hardware manufacturing and healthcare industries.The city is Indias second largest exporter of software, informationtechnology (IT) and information-technology-enabled services(ITES). A major chunk of Indias automobile manufacturing industryis based in and around the city, which leads it to be called as TheDetroit of Asia. Chennai is an important centre for Carnatic musicand hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season,which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city hasa vibrant theatre scene and is an important centre for the BharataNatyam, a classical dance form. The Tamil film industry, thesecond largest film industry in India, is based in Chennai. TheIndian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the AnnaUniversity are two well known centers for engineering educationin the city. Colleges for science, arts and commerce degrees aretypically affiliated with the University of Madras. Population:Approximately 9 million

BANGALORE (BENGALURU)Bengaluru is one of Asias fastest growing cities. Situated at analtitude of 920 meters above sea level, Bengaluru is the principaladministrative, cultural, commercial and industrial center of thestate of Karnataka. Spread over an area of 2190 square kilometers,Bengaluru enjoys a pleasant and equable climate throughout theyear. Tree-lined streets and abundant greenery made it the GardenCity of India. Since the early 1980s, Bengaluru has seen a majortechnology boom and is now home to more than 250 high-techcompanies, including homegrown giants like Wipro and Infosys.The erstwhile garden city has now become the Silicon Valley ofIndia. The people in the city are warm, hospitable and friendly.Bengaluru is generally regarded as a place that most visitors liketo chill out in. Along with the modern day pubs, discos andhangouts, one can still see remnants of the older Bengaluru. Allin all, it is a lovely city to visit. Population: Approximately 8 million

PUNEThe city of students, Queen of the Deccan, Oxford of the East are

just some of the names that Pune is known by. Peaceful andmodern with its own traditions, this neighbour to Mumbai offers alifestyle that includes peace, space and a lot of fun. Whether it is

cuisine or culture, institutions or history, Pune truly has it all.Pleasant weather means that Nature ensures the continuance ofa life given to enjoying the best of it all. The birthplace of thefamous leader and ruler of the Marathas Chattrapati Shivaji, Punewas the citadel of power with those in rule constantly contributingto its cultural and scholastic traditions. Today, Pune is a muchsought after destination for students not only from different partsof the country but also from all over the world. Pune is also hometo the Film and Television Institute and the well stocked NationalFilm Archives. It is also the place where Rajneesh chose to openthe now world famous Osho Ashram. Pubs and pool parlours,cultural festivals and theatres also make Pune a city of great varietyand truly cosmopolitan. Population: Approximately 5 million

MUMBAI (BOMBAY)Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, a city of entrepreneurs,concrete towers, clubs, cricket, Bollywood and more. After thePortuguese gained possession of the islands in 1534, theyrenamed it Bom Bahia, for the natural harbor, which served as asafe haven for its ships. In 1661, Charles II of England receivedthe islands of Bombay as dowry when he married PrincessCatherine of Braganza. The city became a hotbed of political activityduring the struggle for independence, hosting the First IndianNational Congress in 1885. Nearly fifty years later, the Quit Indiamovement was launched in Bombay. In the mid-90s, the city wasrechristened Mumbai. Today, Mumbai is the countrys financialand cultural center. It is also home to a thriving film industry. It isseen by the teeming masses, who flock there to live and work, asa place where opportunities abound. Its inhabitants, an amalgamof great wealth and abject poverty, are swept into the endlessmaelstrom of activity that characterizes this city of dreams.Population: Around 14 million


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Higher Education System in IndiaHigher Education in India has evolved in distinct and divergentstreams with each stream monitored by an apex body, indirectlycontrolled by the Ministry of Human Resource Development,Government of India. The state governments mostly fund theUniversities. However, there are 40 important Universities calledCentral Universities, which are maintained by the UnionGovernment and because of relatively large funding, they havean edge over the others. The engineering and business schoolsare monitored and accredited by the All India Council for TechnicalEducation (AICTE) while medical education is monitored andaccredited by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Like-wise, theIndian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR) monitorsagriculture education and research. Apart from these, NationalCouncil for Teacher Education (NCTE) controls all teacher-training institutions in the country.

As of now, there are 611 Universities including CentralUniversities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, Institutionsestablished under State Legislation, and Institutes of NationalImportance. There are over 31,400 colleges affiliated to variousUniversities in India. An estimated 20 million students areenrolled in institutions of higher education in India.

The higher education system is principally divided into threelevels, namely:

Undergraduate or Bachelors Level (e.g. B.Sc., B.A., B.E.,M.B.B.S., LL.B., etc.)

Graduate or Masters Level (e.g. M.Sc., M.A., M.Tech., M.S.,LL.M., etc.)

Doctoral (Ph.D.)Bachelors degrees in science, arts, and commerce take threeyears of study but in vocational subjects like pharmacy, dentistry,architecture, medicine, engineering, and technology the durationmay vary between four to five and a half years. Many Universitiesand colleges offer honors courses at undergraduate level, whichmay not be longer in duration but indicate greater depth of study.Diploma courses are also available at the undergraduate leveland the duration of their study may vary from one to three years.Masters degree is normally of two-year duration. Admission tograduate programs in engineering and technology is done onthe basis of a test called GATE. Diploma programs are alsoavailable at the Masters level and the duration of their study mayvary from one to two years.

Indian students interested in pursuing further studies may eitherdirectly register for Ph.D. or do a pre-doctoral program calledMaster of Philosophy (M.Phil.) which is either completely researchbased or may also include some course work. It takes lessertime to complete Ph.D. for those who have already done M.Phil.

AccreditationAccreditation for Universities in India is required by law unless a

specific university was created through an act of Parliament.Without accreditation, institutions have no legal right to callthemselves as University / Vishwvidyalaya and to award degrees.Such degrees are not treated as valid for academic/employmentpurposes. The University Grants Commission Act 1956 explains,the right of conferring or granting degrees shall be exercisedonly by a University established or incorporated by or under aCentral Act, or a State Act, or an Institution deemed to be Universityor an institution specially empowered by an Act of the Parliamentto confer or grant degrees. Thus, any institution which has notbeen created by an enactment of Parliament or a State Legislatureor has not been granted the status of a Deemed to be Universityis not entitled to award a degree.

Accreditation for higher learning is overseen by autonomousinstitutions established by the University Grants Commission:

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)Distance Education Council (DEC)Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)Bar Council of India (BCI)National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

Academic Collaborations

Medical Council of India (MCI)Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)Indian Nursing Council (INC)Dental Council of India (DCI)Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)Veterinary Council of India (VCI)

Criticism of Indian Education SystemModern education in India is often criticized for being based onrote learning. Emphasis is laid on passing examinations withhigh percentage of marks. Very few institutions give importanceto developing personality and creativity among students.Recently, India has seen a rise in instances of student suicidesdue to low marks and failures, especially in metropolitan cities,even though such cases are not common in rural areas.

The presence of a number of boards for higher secondaryeducation (SSLC, ICSE, CBSE, IBIGCSE ) leads to non-uniformity. ICSE and CBSE boards are sometimes favorablyconsidered at the time of admission, although it cannot be saidwith certainty that their syllabuses are harder. A large number ofSSLC (State board) students therefore complain that their ICSE

and CBSE counterparts are given an advantage during collegeadmissions, which are extremely competitive. The syllabiprescribed by the various boards are accused of being archaicand some textbooks (mostly ones written for the SSC) containmany errors.

The boards have been recently trying to improve quality ofeducation by increasing percentage of marks for practicals andprojects. However, critics say even this is memorized by students(or even plagiarized). This is attributed to pressure from parentswho are eager to see high scores more than overall development.

Many people also criticize the caste, language and religion-basedreservations in the Indian education system. Many allege thatvery few of the weaker castes get the benefit of reservations andthat forged caste certificates abound. Educational institutions

also can seek religious minority (non-Hindu) or linguistic minoritystatus. In such institutions, 50% of the seats are reserved forstudents belonging to a particular religion or having particularmother-tongue(s). For example, many colleges run by the Jesuitsand Salesians have 50% seats reserved for Roman Catholics.In case of languages, an institution can declare itself linguisticminority only in states in which the language is not officiallanguage. For example, an engineering college can declare itselfas linguistic-minority (Hindi) institution in the state of Maharashtra(where official state language is Marathi), but not in MadhyaPradesh or Uttar Pradesh (where the official state language isHindi). These reservations are said to be a cause of heartbreakamong many. Many students with poor marks manage to getadmissions, while meritorious students are left out. Critics saythat such reservations may eventually create rifts in the society.

The general corruption prevalent in India is also an issue in theEducation system. Engineering, medical and other lucrative seatsare sometimes sold for high prices and ridden with nepotismand power-play. Student politics is also a major issue, as manyinstitutions are run by politicians. Ragging is a major problem incolleges, with many students dying due to ragging every year.Some state governments have made ragging a criminal offence.


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Rationale for Academic CollaborationsIndia is rushing headlong toward economic success andmodernization, counting on high-tech industries such asinformation technology and biotechnology to propel the nation toprosperity. Unfortunately, its weak higher education sectorconstitutes the Achilles Heel of this strategy. Its systematicdisinvestment in higher education in recent years has yieldedneither world-class research nor very many highly trainedscholars, scientists, or managers to sustain high-tech

development.Indias main competitor especially China is investing inlarge and differentiated higher education systems. China isproviding access to large numbers of students at the bottom ofthe academic system while at the same time building someresearch-based Universities that are able to compete with theworlds best institutions. The recent London Times HigherEducation Supplement ranking of the worlds top 200 Universitiesincluded three in China, three in Hong Kong, three in South Korea,one in Taiwan, and one in India (an Indian Institute of Technologyat number 41 the specific campus was not specified). Thesecountries are positioning themselves for leadership in theknowledge-based economies of the coming era.

There was a time when countries like India could achieve

economic success with cheap labor and low-tech manufacturing.Low wages still help, but contemporary large-scale developmentrequires a sophisticated and at least partly knowledge-basedeconomy. India has chosen that path, but finds a major stumblingblock in its university system. India has significant advantagesin the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher educationsector the second largest in the world in student numbers,after China. It uses English as a primary language of highereducation and research. It has a long academic tradition.Academic freedom is respected. There are a small number ofhigh quality institutions, departments, and centers that can formthe basis of quality sector in higher education.

Yet the weaknesses far outweigh the strengths. India educatesapproximately 20 per cent of its young people in higher educationcompared with more than 50 percent in the major industrializedcountries and 30 per cent in China. Almost all of the worldsacademic systems resemble a pyramid, with a small high qualitytier at the top and a massive sector at the bottom. At present, theworld-class institutions are mainly limited to the Indian Institutesof Technology (IITs), the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)and perhaps a few others such as the All India Institute of MedicalSciences and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Theseinstitutions, combined, enroll well under 0.5 per cent of thestudent population.

Even the small top tier of higher education faces seriousproblems. Many IIT graduates, well trained in technology, havechosen not to contribute their skills to the burgeoning technologysector in India. Perhaps half leave the country immediately upongraduation to pursue advanced study abroad and most do not

return. A stunning 86 per cent of students in science andtechnology fields from India who obtain degrees in the UnitedStates do not return home immediately following their study. Acorps of dedicated and able teachers work at the IITs and IIMs,but the lure of jobs abroad and in the private sector makes itincreasingly difficult to lure the best and brightest to the academicprofession.

India has survived with an increasingly mediocre higher

education system for decades. Now as India strives to competein a globalized economy in areas that require highly trainedprofessionals, the quality of higher education becomesincreasingly important. So far, Indias large educated populationbase and its reservoir of at least moderately well trained universitygraduates have permitted the country to move ahead. But thecompetition is fierce. China in particular is heavily investing inimproving its best Universities with the aim of making a smallgroup of them world class in the coming decade, and buildingthem as internationally competitive research Universities. OtherAsian countries are also upgrading higher education with theaim of building world class-Universities.

To compete successfully in the knowledge-based economy ofthe 21st century, India needs enough colleges and Universitiesthat not only produce bright graduates for export but can alsosupport sophisticated research in a number of scientific andscholarly fields and produce at least some of the knowledgeand technology needed for an expanding economy. How canIndia build a higher education system that will permit it to joindeveloped economies?

Academic collaboration programs between the ForeignUniversities and Indian institutions and organizations are aimedat meeting the rapidly growing Indian educational needs byleveraging mutual capabilities. A part of the core mission of alleducational institutions is to prepare their students to competein the global economy. These collaboration programs contributeto that goal by giving students and faculty members internationalexperience and global perspectives.

Fields for Academic Collaborations

AccountingActuarial Science / InsuranceAdvertising and Public RelationsAeronautical EngineeringAgricultural SciencesAnalytical ChemistryAnimation and Computer GraphicsArchitectureArts / Fine ArtsAudio-Visual MediaAviation ManagementBiochemistryBioinformaticsBiological SciencesBiomedical SciencesBiomedical Engineering

Academic collaboration is possible between foreign universities and Indian institutions in several fields of study. Following are some ofthe major fields of study for collaborative research programs, degree and diploma programs, certificate programs, distance educationprograms, professional development programs, twinning / transfer programs, faculty and student exchange programs, study abroad inIndia programs, Sponsorship programs, and vocational education programs.

BiotechnologyBusiness Administration / ManagementCell BiologyChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical Laboratory SciencesClinical PsychologyCommunicationsComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction ManagementCounseling PsychologyDentistryEconomicsEducation

Educational Media / InstructionalTechnologyElectrical and Electronics EngineeringElectronic CommerceEngineering ManagementEnvironmental SciencesEpidemiology / Public HealthExercise / Sports ScienceFashion DesignFilm, TV, and Video StudiesFinance and BankingFisheries and Marine StudiesFood Science and TechnologyForeign LanguagesGeneticsGeographic Information Systems

Geology / GeosciencesGraphic DesignHealth Physics / RadiologyHealth Services ManagementIndustrial Engineering / ManagementInformation TechnologyInterior DesignHospital AdministrationHospitality ManagementHuman Resources ManagementImmunologyInternational BusinessInternet TechnologiesJournalism & Mass CommunicationsLandscape ArchitectureLaw and Legal Studies


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Library ScienceManagement Information SystemsManagement of TechnologyMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Laboratory TechnologyMedicineMicrobiology

Molecular BiologyMusicNetworkingNeurosciencesNursingNutrition / DieteticsOccupational TherapyOrganizational ManagementPetroleum Engineering

Pharmaceutical SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysical SciencesPhysical TherapyPhysician Assistant StudiesPhysiologyPilot TrainingProject ManagementPsychology

Public HealthSoftware EngineeringStatisticsSystems EngineeringTelecommunications EngineeringTransportation & Highway EngineeringTravel and TourismUrban and Regional PlanningVeterinary Sciences

International research collaboration has always helped scientiststo keep abreast of international science and to share expertiseand resources. Today, one-fifth of the worlds scientific papersare coauthored internationally a result of increasingly easycommunication and cross-border travel. However, a newcharacter of international collaboration is emerging, as scientificresearch has become an integral part of economic andinnovation policy. International collaboration has also become akey element in globalization strategy. Research collaborationsupports research, training and knowledge transfer in everythingfrom architecture to zoology, apart from supporting world-classresearch facilities. It also promotes public engagement in

science, engineering and technology. The knowledge andexpertise gained through investment in people and innovationallows the world to maintain a technological leading edge, buildstrong global economy and improve quality of life for people.International research collaboration requires work in partnershipwith other research investors including government departmentsand agencies, Universities and colleges, and industry. Researchcollaboration extends across disciplines and organizationalboundaries. Some of the main fields for research collaborationare:

ARTS AND HUMANITIES BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES MEDICAL SCIENCES NATURAL ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Recent trends indicate that America is keen to establishconnections with the new powerhouse economy of India notonly in downstream industries but also in upstream science.The world as a whole is increasingly united on the need forresearch and innovation to tackle global challenges such aspoverty and climate change. The growing international concernregarding greenhouse gases, crises in Africa, or diseases indeveloping countries are leading to new hopes about internationalresearch collaboration to address these issues.

Today, many countries are making concerted efforts to attractthe best and the brightest students for their research programs.

There is stepped-up competition for international studentsundertaken by several countries most notably the United Statesof America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and China.India is on the threshold of joining this competition. Anotherapproach to international collaboration is to invest in world-class

research centers of excellence. Singapore was one of the firstcountries to use public money for attracting world-classinstitutions. Singapore has become a major Asian educationand research center, by creating high-profile internationalpartnerships (with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Stanford, Berkeley, and Whartonto name but a few), invitingworld-class Foreign Universities to open campuses (e.g.,INSEAD, University of Chicago Business School, and Waseda),and by its ambitious biomedical science park, Biopolis. Indiahas a great opportunity to enter into similar partnerships withreputable international Universities.

For a developing country such as India, these steps are likely tolead to increases in scholarship and research collaborationopportunities. International research collaboration has enteredan era in which networking has a direct economic significance.Some governments are already beginning to pay a premium tobecome hubs in global excellence networks. Thesedevelopments will produce significant changes in the worldsresearch capacity and yield new centers of excellence. TheCouncil of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is the premierindustrial research and development organization in India. Itschain of 39 R&D laboratories with 80 field stations spread acrossIndia are manned by 10,000 highly qualified scientists andengineers and 13,000 auxiliary and other staff, covering almostthe entire spectrum of industrial R&D, ranging from aerospaceto mining, microelectronics to metallurgy. CSIR can play animportant role in promoting international research collaboration.There are also a good number of Universities and colleges inIndia that have research programs and these trends indicateopportunities for capacity building for research in India.

With several billion dollars in annual research funded by theNational Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health,corporate partners, and other Federal and Private Foundations,Foreign Universities are major research centers in the world.Award-winning faculty members provide undergraduate andgraduate students with research opportunities in a multitude ofdisciplines. American Universities work with faculty and outsidepartners to capitalize on opportunities to expand research andscholarship across all intellectual fields. This includes

developing new programs, making strategic investments to seednew research initiatives and assisting faculty in obtaining fundingfrom sponsors. Research collaboration between ForeignUniversities and Indian institutions will be a win, win for all.

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Joint / Dual Degree ProgramsThe on-campus programs to be offered in India by ForeignUniversities in collaboration with Indian institutions would beundergraduate and graduate degree and diploma programs.The duration of undergraduate degree programs would be threeto four years while graduate degree programs would be twoyears. The duration of diploma programs would be one or moreyears. Students will receive degrees and diplomas of the ForeignUniversities after successful completion of the programs in India.The Foreign Universities and Indian institutions will administerthe degree and diploma programs jointly. Indian institutionscollaborating with the Foreign Universities will have world-classfacilities such as modern classrooms, state-of-the-artlaboratories, audiovisual centers, computerized libraries, videoconferencing halls, software development centers, andadministrative blocks.

In collaborative undergraduate programs, students whocomplete 12 (10+2) years of formal education will be eligible foradmission. Students with undergraduate degrees (10+2+4) or(10+2+3+1) will be eligible for admission to collaborative graduateprograms.

Joint / Dual Degree Programs : Collaborative programs are alsosometimes known as Joint Degree programs or Dual Degreeprograms in India. In these programs, Indian institutions willcontinue to offer their regular undergraduate and graduateprograms as per the Indian curricula and give Indian degreesand diplomas after successful completion. Simultaneously,Indian institutions will supplement their existing curricula withthe additional curricula of Foreign Universities. Students whosuccessfully complete the existing curricula and the additionalcurricula will be given degrees by Foreign Universities, in additionto Indian degrees.

AICTE : Collaborative degree programs which are technical innature, namely, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science,

Business, Hotel Management and Catering Technology,Pharmacy, etc., may require the approval of statutory bodies suchas the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), NewDelhi. No Objection Certificate (NOC) will be required from theForeign embassy or High Commission for offering collaborativeprograms in India.

Certificate ProgramsThere has been a remarkable growth in the numbers and kindsof certificate programs that are sought by students and workingprofessionals throughout India. Certificate programs includecorporate training programs, executive development programs,and management development programs. Certificate programs

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