From India to the World: JGU signs 15 MoUs to bring affordable global education to students

OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has formalised 15 new Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and Agreements this summer with leading global universities and institutions. These MoUs are designed to provide structured academic opportunities for students and faculty.

Overseas Education at a fraction of the cost

The University of Geneva and the University of Melbourne will allow JGU students to complete a part of their studies in India and a part at the partner institution. These students will graduate with two recognised degrees.

This model provides global credentials at a fraction of the cost of complete overseas education and opens access to postgraduate and career opportunities worldwide.

Student-exchange Programmes

University of Rochester, University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston), Masaryk University, Hertie School, ESSEC Business School, and De La Salle University, will provide semester-long opportunities for global education that combine academic learning with cultural integration. Students gain exposure to different pedagogies, diverse student cohorts, and international networks while staying on track with their home degree.

Faculty and Research Collaborations

FDC Business School, the Rome Business School, Seton Hall University, Brandeis University, University of Michigan, Royal Holloway University of London, and Josai International University will promote joint teaching, visiting professorships, cooperative research projects, and broader academic exchange.

These frameworks also create opportunities for joint conferences, student workshops, and curriculum enrichment, enhancing the classroom experience at JGU and strengthening collaborative knowledge across borders.

These partnerships were spearheaded by the Office of International Affairs and Global Initiatives (IAGI) at JGU to embed global exposure into the academic journey of every student. By cultivating strategic alliances, enabling cross-border academic mobility, IAGI ensures that international opportunities become a part of mainstream university life rather than a privilege for a select few.

In doing so, these collaborations advance the principles of knowledge equity and the democratisation of higher education.

Founding Vice–Chancellor of JGU, Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar said,

“With each MoU, we are not merely signing an agreement; we are advancing our mission of building and growing India’s first global university. These partnerships serve as practical frameworks for value creation. Through dual degree programmes, semester exchanges, and research collaborations, we expand horizons for our students and faculty in ways that are structured, affordable, and impactful. They ensure that international education is no longer an aspiration for a few, but an accessible pathway for many. Our goal is to make global exposure part of the DNA of higher education in India, contributing to knowledge equity and preparing future generations to thrive as global citizens.”

Vice–Dean and Director, Office of International Affairs & Global Initiatives at JGU, Prof (Dr) Akhil Bhardwaj added,

“Each MoU is approached with a clear focus on the outcomes it holds. At JGU, we work to ensure that these partnerships translate into lived experiences, whether through students spending a semester abroad, faculty engaged in joint teaching, or collaborative research reaching international platforms. Our role is to serve as practitioners of academic diplomacy, making certain that the benefits of internationalisation are real, measurable, and accessible to our students, faculty, and the wider JGU community.”

The MoUs and Agreements were signed with universities across 10 countries and four continents, spanning North America, Europe, Asia–Pacific, and Latin America.

With this latest expansion, JGU’s international network now extends to 550+ partner universities and institutions worldwide, as a part of its mission as India’s most globally connected university.

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