University of Essex partners VIT, NMIMS to do joint research, academic activities

Enhancing research, expanding student exchange, and boosting career growth opportunities through strategic collaborations

UK-based University of Essex has collaboration with Vellore Institute of Technology and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) to nurture international relationships and advance global education and research.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): University of Essex strengthened its partnership and reaffirmed its dedication to advancing state-of-the-art research in diverse academic fields, in an effort to generate novel insights and inventive resolutions for worldwide issues. Researchers from both institutions will collaborate on projects that will positively impact society as a whole.

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage in joint programmes, participate in exchange opportunities, and collaborate on various academic endeavours. This collaboration is poised to enrich the career development opportunities for students by providing access to a broader network of potential employers, internships, and job placement opportunities.

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS): This significant agreement is set to open new doors of opportunity for NMIMS students, allowing them to advance their education at the esteemed Essex Business School and the Department of Economics at the University of Essex. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) emphasizes that talented NMIMS students can seamlessly transition from their undergraduate studies at NMIMS to pursue further education at the University of Essex.

This opportunity will empower students to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Essex Business School and the Department of Economics, furthering their academic growth and career prospects. Students can apply for the Essex Global Partnership scholarship and become eligible for a 20% tuition fee discount or a scholarship worth up to £3,000, which will be received as a tuition fee discount on the first year of study. The alliance demonstrates a common dedication to academic achievement, research collaboration, and cultural exchange

Professor Anthony Forster, Vice Chancellor, University of Essex said: “We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Vellore Institute of Technology and Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies to coincide with our 60th anniversary celebrations. Through these collaborations, we are cultivating further international connections, promoting education excellence, and pushing forward our agenda to deliver world-leading research with our partners – particularly around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through these partnerships, we will provide enriching educational experiences, which empower students to explore new horizons, while building our network of partner universities in India.”

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