As of the report’s publication in October 2023, Bangladesh boasted 53 public universities and 110 private universities, engaging in academic activities across 100 institutions. The total student population in these universities, including affiliated colleges and madrasas, stood at 4,756,747.
The genesis of this initiative traces back to December 2023 when the UGC launched a dedicated portal inviting applications for setting up FHEI campuses in India.
Under the new regulations, foreign institutions wishing to establish campuses in India must meet specific criteria, including a secure position within the top 500 in the global rankings’ overall category or the subject-wise category, as determined by the commission.
The commission expressed concern over the non-functional official websites of many universities due to the lack of basic and accurate information. This absence causes inconvenience and uncertainty for stakeholders due to inadequate information.
The United States emerged as the top destination for Indian students seeking higher education abroad, with 4,65,791 students enrolling in various courses.
The UGC is exploring the possibility of allowing foreign universities, such as Oxford, to open campuses in India. In informal meetings with visiting delegations, it was clear that there was strong interest in this endeavor.
India’s UGC has released guidelines for internationalizing higher education, requiring universities to establish dedicated offices for international affairs and alumni engagement.
The University Grants Commission has directed universities across India to give students the option of taking exams in local or regional languages, regardless of whether the course is taught in English. This directive is part of the broader implementation of the New Education Policy.
The University Grants Commission is finalizing a set of guidelines for universities to apply and submit documents and a portal will be ready by the end of next month for their use.
A parliamentary panel on education suggested that the higher education department of the education ministry should issue guidelines encouraging universities to introduce courses centered on India’s heritage and culture.
The document noted that the initiative would “benefit directly or indirectly, targeted professionals and art forms,” providing energy and new prospects in society. It would also give students and art forms “new dimensions.”
University officials say the noticeable drop in enrollments began in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The genesis of this initiative traces back to December 2023 when the UGC launched a dedicated portal inviting applications for setting up FHEI campuses in India.
Under the new regulations, foreign institutions wishing to establish campuses in India must meet specific criteria, including a secure position within the top 500 in the global rankings’ overall category or the subject-wise category, as determined by the commission.
The commission expressed concern over the non-functional official websites of many universities due to the lack of basic and accurate information. This absence causes inconvenience and uncertainty for stakeholders due to inadequate information.
The United States emerged as the top destination for Indian students seeking higher education abroad, with 4,65,791 students enrolling in various courses.
The UGC is exploring the possibility of allowing foreign universities, such as Oxford, to open campuses in India. In informal meetings with visiting delegations, it was clear that there was strong interest in this endeavor.
India’s UGC has released guidelines for internationalizing higher education, requiring universities to establish dedicated offices for international affairs and alumni engagement.
The University Grants Commission has directed universities across India to give students the option of taking exams in local or regional languages, regardless of whether the course is taught in English. This directive is part of the broader implementation of the New Education Policy.
The University Grants Commission is finalizing a set of guidelines for universities to apply and submit documents and a portal will be ready by the end of next month for their use.
A parliamentary panel on education suggested that the higher education department of the education ministry should issue guidelines encouraging universities to introduce courses centered on India’s heritage and culture.
The document noted that the initiative would “benefit directly or indirectly, targeted professionals and art forms,” providing energy and new prospects in society. It would also give students and art forms “new dimensions.”
University officials say the noticeable drop in enrollments began in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
