Every Indian student fantasises about studying abroad. Many Indian students cannot afford
the education and the only obstacle in their path is hefty tuition fees and travel
expenditures.
To bridge the gap between students and financial costs, the Ministry of HRD in 2016 made
modifications to the UGC programme to assist the aspiring students and help them fulfill
their dreams. The goal of this programme is to partner with reputed Foreign Educational
Institutes, study in these, and acquire formal education.
The programme opened the floodgates for many students. Many top-tier universities
partnered with foreign institutions and leveraged the opportunity to harmonise their
curriculum with prominent universities abroad.
Many students are aiming for a wide global experience but are unable to bear the fees
that cost them an arm and a leg. Joining a foreign collaborated institute is a win-win
situation. It allows you to stay in the home country while developing a global
perspective with foreign collaborations.
The UGC specifies that only preeminent institutes with a good ranking will be granted permission for foreign collaborations. The Education Ministry performs continuous checks and balances to ensure that only top-grade institutes join for collaboration to create a perfect integration of international educational curriculum for students. The guidelines further state that students who sign up for international collaboration programmes should be allowed to study abroad for at least one year for undergraduate degrees and one semester for postgraduate degrees so that they can benefit from the global exposure.
If you cannot afford to study or live abroad for a long-term course.
You want international exposure but don’t want to leave your home country.
You can’t study abroad because of personal and family responsibilities.
International Collaboration is key to view the world and experience different cultural and academic diversity.
Until recently, only the upper sections of the society were able to afford foreign
education. The middle class was left behind because of the steep prices. The government
recognised the importance of education in the development of the country. Bridging the
gap between the class divide, the government has opened doors for foreign investment in
Indian education.
A wide spectrum of opportunities opened for the lower and middle sections of the
society. Studying in a foreign-collaborated institute helps Indian students get global
education at half the price. Twinning programmes allow students to develop a global
personality. They get a fair chance to participate in student exchange programmes, get
acquainted with other cultures while still being home, and gain an enriching experience.
For domestic students, they get a chance to travel internationally with the exchange programmes. Secondly, it helps students with the skills to study, work, and travel in an international capacity. Aura Education has International Colleges and University partners that offer International Collaborated Programs for Indian students. Indian Colleges and Universities seeking such programs for their students can write to us Click here.
Aura Education in association with our partner universities brings Interntional Students exchange programs for Indian students who wishes to undergo 1-2 months of International Education learning experience. We will help you in guiding and choosing the exchange program that suits you the best and also helps in finding a host family for you in the host country.
The cost of student exchange program depends on the school, university or organisation that you choose to undergo the exchange program. The cost of student exchange programs also varies according to your host country, duration of study and other individual factors. You will also need to manage the cost of your air travel, visas and accommodation. Assistance on all of the mentioned cost can be done based on individual requests.
Student exchange programs in India generally involve pre-existing association between two or more universities, amongst which respective students can study. Further, movement of students is also generally two way barring a few. As for the application process, students need to express their interest at least 8-10 months earlier in order to be considered for the exchange program.
If you study at a college or university in India and want exposure and knowledge from abroad, there is an alternative for you apart from applying full time in a university abroad. Mentioned below are five reasons why you should study in student exchange programs:
Student exchange programs are extremely low cost, and it is one of the primary reasons they are so popular amongst students. The same exposure and experience you get in studying abroad can be achieved by enrolling in student exchange programs.
Living on your own and managing everyday life is the best teacher in life. Not only does it help in boosting self-confidence but also helps in increasing and improving your self-esteem. Living all by yourself in a foreign country helps in encourage independent thinking skills as well.
The business world is always on the lookout for professionals who understand the global economy. All students who go for student exchange programs are ready to function in the global economy and know it better than others.
Every new country has its own methods and ways of teaching and instructing. When any student from any country travels abroad, he/she is exposed to alternative and other ways of imparting knowledge as well as imbibing it. It helps in enhancing their knowledge.
Studying abroad for a program leads you to interact with new people and make new friends. The relationships and bonds you make in a new country stay with you forever. It also helps the student understand the way of living of others and respect it, therefore becoming global citizens.
With the western approach of education inspiring us more every day, Aura Education in association with several colleges, universities are now providing summer exchange programmes to Indian students. It helps in their overall personality development and improves self-confidence and self-esteem.