The University Grants Commission (UGC) contributed to the execution of three memorandums of understanding (MoU) among Indian and international universities as a component of the National Education Policy 2020's third-anniversary celebration. The University of Mumbai and the University of St. Louis, both in the United States, have entered into an extensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, has partnered with the Eurasian National University in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The second edition of the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 (July 30-31) witnessed the unveiling of these MoUs by Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, chairperson of the UGC, in the presence of Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Education, Skill development, and Entrepreneurship. “The UGC has promoted a series of MoUs as a part of the internationalization of higher education, celebrating three years of the NEP 2020”, Prof Kumar stated. “These MoUs are a testament to our commitment to internationalization and, therefore, embody the essence of cross-cultural and cross-border learning towards driving research-driven innovation”.
These agreements, stated by UGC officials, will include a wide range of cooperative projects, including joint degree programs, dual degree academic programs, credit transfer agreements, student exchange possibilities, and combined teaching and research activities. In addition, there are shared scientific resources, faculty professional development opportunities, and collaborative teaching and research projects.
