VIT, University College Dublin Sign Agreement for Student Exchange, Joint Academic Research; Check Details Here

New Delhi: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in India and the University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland have come together to sign a comprehensive agreement that opens up new opportunities for student exchange and joint academic research. 

Under the agreement, students of VIT will have the option to pursue studies at UCD in the fields of engineering, architecture, and business for a single term or an entire academic year. 

Additionally, students will have access to an international transfer program, which enables them to continue their studies at UCD upon completing at least two years of their bachelor's degree.

This partnership is anticipated to offer students exceptional prospects for global experience and educational enhancement while promoting intercultural awareness. Additionally, it will facilitate cooperative research endeavours aimed at addressing worldwide issues and advancing innovation.

Views of Faculties on the Collaboration

Colin Scott, Principal of College of Social Sciences and Law at University College Dublin, said, “The agreement between UCD and VIT will open up areas for cooperation between the two institutions in the areas of student and staff exchanges and collaborative partnership opportunities across diverse disciplines. As Ireland's Global University, UCD presents great opportunities for learning in an internationalised curriculum and for partnerships in research, with outstanding joint opportunities for UCD students and staff to take advantage of with VIT."

According to R Seenivasan, a Professor at Centre for Nanobiotechnology at VIT University, "This partnership between VIT and UCD is a testament to our commitment to global education and research excellence. By combining our strengths and resources, we aim to empower our students and faculty to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. We are excited to embark on this journey with UCD and look forward to the transformative impact this partnership will have on our institutions, our communities, and the world."

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