Delhi University Introduces Twinning Programs for UG & PG Courses
Introduction
According to the recommendations of a committee formed to frame ‘twinning arrangement’ modalities with foreign universities, Delhi University is planning to allow students to complete one semester from a similarly-ranked foreign university. This is a great opportunity for students to study abroad at Delhi University.
The recommendations will be discussed in the Delhi University Academic Council on 27 December 2024. These suggestions are in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations for ‘twinning programmes’ with foreign universities which is mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to the recommendations, the ‘twinning arrangement’ can only be agreed with a university that has comparative or higher ranking when compared to Delhi University in the Times Higher Education(THE) Rankings and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.
Delhi University can also consider the subject rank of the university for which the students are applying in case the foreign university has a lower rank. Students will be allowed to participate in research projects and internships and spend one semester at the foreign university after Delhi University signs an agreement with the foreign university.
DU Foreign University program
As per the recommendations, DU will also set up an Academic Experts Committee to map the credits with the foreign university. In case a student fails the semester at the foreign university, credits will be awarded to the student as recommended by the Academic Experts Committee following their discussion. The committee has recommended Delhi University support one or two meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue their semester abroad. Delhi University will take support from its alumni and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to provide support for these students. An ‘objective criteria’ will also be formed for the selection of students from such backgrounds.
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