INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT MARWADI UNIVERSITY
The vision of Marwadi University is to be a leading centre of academic & research excellence in India and the world since we believe we are living in the age of globalization. Globalization essentially means that new technologies are constantly changing both the economy and education. For Marwadi University, internationalization is identified as one of the most important strategic objectives for institutional development.
MU’s vision & its objective of internationalization makes it vital that students and staff internationalize all their intellectual capacities. With this in focus, all members of the MU community encourage fostering an environment of active research, teaching and other interactions on a regular basis with academicians and intellectuals from across the globe. By doing so, MU is looking forward to obtaining and exchanging the cutting-edge knowledge & skills required to serve the best interests of the academic community across the globe.
At MU, international academic cooperation is one of the tools to best serve the above purpose of convergence of knowledge, skills and culture in a global context. Also, international cooperation promotes MU’s public image and its visibility within the global academic scientific community and highlights itself in the global education market. For MU, International Academic Cooperation is also a means for enhancing and fostering an international atmosphere at our campus, thus promoting personal growth, tolerance and understanding of global responsibility among university stakeholders.
To accomplish its international strategic goals, MU signs agreements with various International Universities and Colleges to organise Students & Faculty Exchange Programmes for various Faculty Members and Departments therein.
For the same, MU has set up an International Relations Office (IRO) with the purpose to promote and facilitate international academic engagements of MU.
This Desk works in collaboration with all Faculties and Departments under MU and acts as a key point for all internationally & strategically important crucial engagements with universities abroad.
Internationalization of Higher Education at Marwadi University
The University has established a dedicated International Relations Office since 2015 in compliance with UGC guidelines. The Office is sphere-headed by Director & Deputy Director, specializes in International Relations, and is equally supported by team members who engage themselves in initiating dialogue, establishing linkages with foreign institutes, and supporting international students in complying with Foreign and Regional regulations. University has appointed 4 international students as interns to help new students settle fast and make them understand the compliance processes of VISA, FRRO, etc.
G20 and Guest Countries
Gujarat is playing equally important role in the execution of G20 events and activities. Marwadi University being valued university member of G20, has decided to go for different activities being students from many G20 countries.
This year, India holds the G20 presidency, and Marwadi University is thrilled to have 291 students from G20 and Guest Countries. The Government of Gujarat has recognized all these students as the G20 Student Ambassadors. They were invited to participate as Key Individuals in various G20 meetings to discuss Indian Culture, Economic Development, and Political Stability.
Sr.No | G20 Event | Date |
1 | Round table discussion on G20 | 17-Jan-23 |
2 | Presentations on G20 Indian Presidency | 02-Feb-23 |
3 | Workshop on Paper mache Art | 17-Feb-23 |
4 | Webinar on G20 Indian Presidency | 20-Feb-23 |
5 | Group discussion on digital transformation | 01-Mar-23 |
6 | Rangoli Competition on G20 and SDGs | 03-Mar-23 |
7 | Discussion – Women Led Innovations and Startups | 03-Mar-23 |
8 | Tree plantation (Disaster risk reduction Activity) | 04-Mar-23 |
9 | Poster design competition on G20 member country’s culture | 07-Mar-23 |
10 | Women Empowerment Activity | 08-Mar-23 |
11 | Drawing Competition on G20 theme | 11-Mar-23 |
12 | e-Poster on G-20 theme | 15-Mar-23 |
13 | Setting up G20 Law and Policy Research Center | 19-Mar-23 |
14 | Essay writing on G20 Theme | 21-Mar-23 |
15 | Quiz Competition on Environment and Climate Sustainability | 22-Mar-23 |
16 | Expert lecture on Power of Youth at Globe | 24-Mar-23 |
17 | Group Discussion on G20 themes | 24-Mar-23 |
18 | Essay writing on Anti Corruption | 31-Mar-23 |
19 | Handicraft Competition on G20 | 06-Apr-23 |
20 | Intellify 1.0 (National Level Hackathon) | 14-Apr-23 |
21 | Expert Lecture on Trade and Investment of G20 countries | 14-Apr-23 |
22 | Expert Lecture on G20 Working and Engagement Group | 14-Apr-23 |
23 | Sports Activity “Run for G-20” | 14-Apr-23 |
24 | Elocution Competition on G20 Working and Engagement Group | 20-Apr-23 |
25 | Our World @ 2025 | 25-Apr-23 |
26 | A Panel Discussion on the occasion of world Intellectual Property Day | 26-Apr-23 |
27 | Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Along with Cyber Crime Awareness | 10-May-23 |
28 | Publish Research Paper on G-20 Engagement Group and Working Group | 15-May-23 |
29 | G20 country’s culture based drama | 15-May-23 |
30 | Multiple Choice Questions Test – G20 | 29-May-23 |
31 | G20 discusion on India’s relationship with other countries | 31-May-23 |
32 | Discussion / Debate / Round Table Discussion / Seminar on G20 Themses | 10-Jul-23 |
33 | Webinar/Seminar on Tourism | 11-Jul-23 |
34 | Seminar on G20 Theme: Lifestyle for the environment and sustainable development | 27-Jul-23 |
35 | Panel Discussion on G20 Tracks Area | 14-Aug-23 |
36 | Technical/Cultural Events on G20 Working Groups | 16-Oct-23 |
37 | Debate Competition on Digital Economy / Digital Transformation | 17-Oct-23 |
G20 Events
Continuity in Globalization of Education:
Global Partnership & Joint Research
Recently EdCIL delegates visited Marwadi Education Foundation for the purpose of inspecting Study In India students who got admitted in the intake of 2020 – 21. The delegates who visited were Shri Sandeep Goel, Chief Financial Officer and Head (OES) – EdCIL along with Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, Mr. Anshul Gupta and Mr. Tarun as Officials of EdCIL.The purpose was to verify the admitted students under Marwadi Education Foundation in order to grant them for scholarship of upcoming year.
Marwadi University has entered into MoU with European Universities under European Union programs such as ERASMUS+ that offer faculty and student exchanges. Further, the University also connects with like-minded overseas institutes and enters into partnerships for promoting joint research projects and teaching-learning aspects. The University has 40 active international MoU as of 26th Feb 2024.
Faculty of Law, Marwadi University along with six other Universities submitted a proposal for the development of Post Graduate program in “International Law and Forced Migration Studies” which was selected for funding by ERASMUS+ KA2CBHE (ERASMUS+ Key Action 2 Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education). A cumulative grant of € 9.2 lacs is sanctioned for the project. Only 2 law schools from the entire country are part of this project. A grant of € 9.9 Lakhs is sanctioned by ERASMUS+ KA2CBHE (ERASMUS+ Key Action 2 Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education) for the development of Post Graduate program in “Climate Change Policy and Law” by the Faculty of Law at Marwadi University.
“Faculty of Law, Marwadi University is a partner Institution in an Erasmus+ Project on Curricula Development on Climate Change, Policy and Law (CCP Law) along with nine other partner institutions from Asia and Europe. The Faculty of Law, Marwadi University hosted the 3rd face-to-face project meeting from January 30 – February 3, 2023. Total 32 Participants from University of Girona, Coventry University, European Knowledge Spot, Universiti Utara Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia, Hue University, Hanoi Law University, PEDMEDE, Symbiosis International University, and Marwadi University.
Discussion and deliberations among participants took place on the work done, work progress, issues and challenges of the project. The participants took concrete decisions pertaining to development of curricula for a masters’ level programme on Climate Change, Policy and Law. The Centre for Climate Change, Policy & Law was inaugurated at Marwadi University during this project meeting, which will facilitate focused research in the area of Climate Change, Policy and Law.”
Awarded Research Internships
Student Mobility
Sr.No | Year | No. of Students |
1 | 2017 | 06 |
2 | 2018 | 16 |
3 | 2019 | 08 |
4 | 2020 | 07 |
5 | 2021 | 03 |
6 | 2022 | 25 |
7 | 2023 | 23 |
8 | 2024 | 10 |
Total No. of Students | 92 |
Sr.No | Name of the Country |
1 | Poland |
2 | Romania |
3 | Canada |
4 | Germany |
5 | Portugal |
6 | Upper Austria |
7 | USA |
Sr.No | Type of Programs |
1 | Summer School |
2 | Erasmus Exchange Program |
3 | Summer Exchange |
4 | Semster Exchange |
5 | DAAD |
6 | Aspire Leadership Programme |
7 | NAWA Scholarship |
8 | Merit-Based Scholarship |
Faculty Mobility
Sr.No | Year | No. Of Faculties |
1 | 2017 | 03 |
2 | 2018 | 04 |
3 | 2019 | 12 |
4 | 2021 | 05 |
5 | 2022 | 10 |
6 | 2023 | 6 |
7 | 2024 | 2 |
Total No. of Faculties | 43 |
Sr.No | Name of the Country |
1 | Poland |
2 | Romania |
3 | Spain |
4 | Hungary |
5 | Slovakia |
Sr.No | Type of Programs |
1 | Erasmus+ Staff Mobility |
2 | Erasmus+ Project |
3 | Fellowship Program |
4 | Visiting Professor Program |
Student Ambassador Program
The key role of a student ambassador is to engage with inquirers, answer any questions they have around joining your institution, and reassure and guide them in their journey. They are, in essence, fostering a sense of belonging amongst prospective students, sometimes before they’ve even applied!
Marwadi University has appointed student ambassadors from various countries who act as ambassadors of Marwadi University in their country. They give critical, on-ground information to aspiring students of their country and not only provide them with information about India, campus life and education at Marwadi University, but also receive them and make their initial days comfortable at the University.
Sr.No | STUDENT NAME | COUNTRY |
1 | ENOCK MWANSA | ZAMBIA |
2 | SABELA CHILESHE | ZAMBIA |
3 | DAVID MPOFU | ZIMBABWE |
4 | DEPHINE MURIGAGUMBO | ZIMBABWE |
5 | SANDILE MATHONSI | SWAZILAND |
6 | AMOUCHEN DOSSEN | LIBERIA |
7 | KOKOU ELVIS KHOREM BLITTI | TOGO |
8 | JEFF WILSON | LIBERIA |
9 | HENRY D Z YANQUOI JR | LIBERIA |
10 | ALOCHER PAYE | LIBERIA |
11 | SHADRACH CHENEYOUN NYEMA | LIBERIA |
12 | CHARLESLYN JOHNSON | LIBERIA |
13 | MALIMBA CHILESHE | ZAMBIA |
14 | MUKUNZI GOSHEN ISAAC | RWANDA |
15 | NASSIMBWA JALIA | UGANDA |
16 | ASIIMWE MOSES | UGANDA |
17 | GHAITH MOHAMMED LEWAA BILAL | SYRIA |
18 | JEFFREY EMMANUEL SAMPSON | NIGERIA |
19 | ALFRED L LISHOMWA | ZAMBIA |
20 | ANDREW ALEU DHUONY MTHIANG | SOUTH SUDAN |
21 | MOHAMMED ABDALRHMAN ABDALLA ADAM | SUDAN |
Industry and Trade
Culture Exchange
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
DESK CATERS TO:
Counselling students and faculty at MU about international Study and Research Grants,
Schemes, Scholarships, etc.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
DESK CATERS TO:
Implementing a strategic plan on Internationalization as it affects staff and students
Preparing and evaluating agreements with international partner universities
Administering and promoting the Erasmus + programme
Administering and promoting staff and student mobility
Coordinating with faculty and students with the documentation for Student Exchange Programmes
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
DESK CATERS TO:
Implementing a strategic plan on Internationalization as it affects staff and students
Preparing and evaluating agreements with international partner universities
Administering and promoting the Erasmus + programme
Administering and promoting staff and student mobility
Coordinating with faculty and students with the documentation for Student Exchange Programmes
MOUS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Romania
Poland
Zimbabwe
Brazil
North-Carolina
Poland
Chicago , USA
Poland
Germany
Brazil
Lithuania
Hungary
Lithuania
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
European Research Day
EURAXESS India Officer Ms. Ainhitze Bizkarralegorra Bravo, Country Representative, EURAXESS India with Dr. Shreejata Gupta EURAXESS Science Slam India finalist 2015 & Erasmus Mundus alumni visited MU and encouraged students to join EURAXESS and participate in Science Slam completion.
Germany
Poland
GOODWILL CONSULAR VISITS
Poland
France
ICCR THE INDIAN COUNCIL
FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS
Comprehensive accommodation with ultra-modern facilities, Wi-Fi, sports, gymnasium, health centre and variety of cuisines.
Specialized teaching of listening and speaking skills with the help of a language & communication lab.
Safe campus with 24×7 surveillance and security officers.
Successful
Alumni
Barsha Supriya
Nepal
M.Tech in
Geotechnical Engineering
My name is Barsha Supriya from Nepal.
I completed my Post Graduation from
Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institution,
Rajkot in 2019-2021 with a specialization in
Geo-Technical Engineering.
Niraj Kumar Singh
Banglore
MSc Cyber Security
Most humbly, my name is Niraj Kumar Singh and
I am a pass-out student of MSc Cyber Security
at reputed University – Marwadi University.
Eric Singirankabo
Burundi
Transportation Engineering
I was thankful when I figured out that MU was
reaching out to me to share my experience during
the time I spent at the campus.
Waddah Alhajar
Syria
BSc Computer Engineering
I thank all of the professors in the
Faculty of Computer Engineering
at MU and all the staff members.
Barsha Supriya
Nepal
M.Tech in
Geotechnical Engineering
My name is Barsha Supriya from Nepal.
I completed my Post Graduation from
Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institution,
Rajkot in 2019-2021 with a specialization in
Geo-Technical Engineering.
Niraj Kumar Singh
Banglore
MSc Cyber Security
Most humbly, my name is Niraj Kumar Singh and
I am a pass-out student of MSc Cyber Security
at reputed University – Marwadi University.
What our International Students say
As a student from West Africa, Liberia. Studying in India at the prestigious Marwadi university is a journey of experiences that seeks to break barriers and cross boundaries. It would be illogical to refute the fact that living and studying in India has not helped me in any way. It has changed my perceptions of education and set the stage for writing a new narrative.
Truth be told, without regret, Indians are good and welcoming people. Their assiduous effort and commitment to their religion have won my admiration.
Education/Learning at Marwadi University is second to none. The combination of good faculties, well-Equipped Libraries, Infrastructure, Availability of Coursera courses, etc is a judicious mixture that any student will desire to take advantage of.
Moreover, the Faculties at Marwadi university are time conscious and purposeful. They care about their work ethics and strive to perform beyond expectations. Their syllables are rich with contents needed for the workplace. The application of both theoretical and practical knowledge is just something that remains very hard on their agendas.
Finally, Life in Marwadi is not the best but it prepares you effectively for the future.
And when it comes to lectures, I had little bit difficulties in understanding the modules with the way they taught. But my teachers, however, left no stone unturned in helping me out and enabling me to understand the modules. I hold them up in high regard because of the efforts they put in to help me out.
And the main good thing was I met lots of friends here from different countries, different cultures and different languages etc. I enjoyed the time here so well. Going out, partying with friends, visiting several places, trying new foods... it was a good experience. This is my third year staying in India and the last year of my academics. So I think I had a great time here in India.
Travelling around India has been a dream of mine and I'm grateful that I am experiencing it while obtaining my degree.
Marwadi university has piqued my love for learning and introduced me to a science world that I wouldn't have had access to back home. My lecturers have been amazing and extremely motivating, equipping me with knowledge and tools to use after my time at marwadi is over.
Contact Information of
International Relations Office
Mr Nilesh Advani
Deputy Director
International Relations
Email : international@marwadiuniversity.ac.in nilesh.advani@marwadieducation.edu.in
Mobile: +91 9909920257/+91 9824030232