Chitkara University Joins Global Network of Innovative Universities

New Delhi, India – Feb seventeenth, 2024 – Chitkara University has introduced a brand new long-term strategic initiative to ascertain the Chitkara International College (CIC) in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), ranked the #1 most progressive college within the U.S. by the U.S. News & World Report (2016-2024) and among the many prime 150 universities worldwide by ShanghaiRanking in 2023. This collaboration marks a big milestone as Chitkara University turns into the primary college in Punjab to accomplice with Arizona State University to arrange a brand new progressive academic mannequin. The Chitkara International College will completely provide ASU diploma packages to college students in Punjab, permitting them to start out their ASU undergraduate diploma packages in India earlier than transferring to the United States.

“As we enter a brand new period in international schooling, the partnership amongst Chitkara University, Arizona State University, and Cintana Education is about to introduce a pioneering academic mannequin.” stated Dr. Chris Howard, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Arizona State University. “Join us as we embark on this thrilling journey in direction of redefining the tutorial panorama.”

In latest years, the quantity of Indian college students finding out in international universities has grown considerably. In 2021, there have been 440,000 Indian college students finding out overseas, however this quantity elevated to 750,000 in 2022. As a consequence, India has change into one of the highest two sources of worldwide college students globally. It is projected that the quantity of Indian college students finding out overseas will attain 1.3 million within the coming few years, with the United States being the popular selection. This demand for high-quality worldwide schooling can be growing inside India, notably in cities exterior of Tier 1 cities. Many Indian mother and father and college students acknowledge the superior academic high quality and outcomes universities provide in international locations such because the United States. However, excessive tuition charges and the price of residing overseas will be important limitations for Indian college students who dream of pursuing their college diploma overseas. Furthermore, the New Education Policy (NEP) by the Government of India acknowledges the necessity for and helps the collaboration between high-quality Indian Universities and international universities.

In collaboration with ASU, college students can examine at Chitkara International College (CIC) for the primary two years earlier than seamlessly transferring to ASU to finish their diploma. By doing so, college students are capable of save on worldwide tuition charges and pay a decrease native tuition charge, making a high-quality US undergraduate diploma extra accessible. In addition to tuition charges, college students may also save on boarding and lodging prices when staying of their house nation for the primary two years.

Graduates of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) packages additionally might be eligible for a 3-year OPT work alternative upon commencement. This initiative will assist extra Indian college students obtain their aspirations, acquire invaluable worldwide expertise, and jumpstart their careers past India.

Chitkara University college students will be taught the ASU programs and curriculum just like what college students would examine on the U.S. campus. Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, shares, “The aim of this collaboration is to supply all college students who enroll within the ASU packages at Chitkara International College with the very best American academic expertise proper from day one. This is supported by thrilling initiatives and packages developed with ASU and Cintana Alliances establishments, specializing in offering Chitkara college students with the talents and information essential to succeed globally.”

Students may also be supplied with entry to distinctive worldwide trade packages, summer season immersion, and studying in international class surroundings alternatives at ASU and different universities worldwide by Chitkara University’s membership within the ASU-Cintana Alliance.