Internationalisation has been highlighted in Germany’s and India’s current policies and strategies to develop their higher education and research systems. The regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC) on twinning, joint degree, and dual degree programs, first published in 2021, establish an overall framework in India, allowing a broad set of international activities for HEIs.

The publication ‘Indo-German Higher Education Cooperation: Guidelines for Student Exchange, Dual/Double and Joint Degree Programmes’ is a contribution of a joint Indo-German working group, comprised of representatives from HEIs, such as TUD Dresden University of Technology, and other experts who compiled information, assessed and compared the legal regulations and contributed their expertise on implementing international academic collaboration programs.

These guidelines aim to offer practical support. A dedicated chapter in the document focuses on barriers and hurdles, highlighting points to consider when setting up a structured exchange program in order to avoid potential pitfalls.

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Indo-German Higher Education Cooperation: Guidelines for Student Exchange, Dual/Double, and Joint Degree Programmes [PDF 2.51 MB]