Shiv Nadar University situated in Greater Noida near Delhi and an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India, has entered into an academic partnership with Arizona State University, U.S., for offering dual degree programs besides other collaborative initiatives in future. The partnership has commenced with two undergraduate dual degree programs in Computer Science and Business Data Analytics. Students in these four-year programs will study at Shiv Nadar University for the first two years and at Arizona State University for the next two years. Students will earn dual degrees in Bachelor of Science from the two prestigious universities at the end of the four years of study.
The programs will be delivered through Shiv Nadar University in partnership with Arizona State University, ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation by U.S. News and World Report for nine consecutive years, 2016 – 2024.
This partnership, Shiv Nadar University is also part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, a growing global network of innovative universities spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. This alliance was established through a partnership between Arizona State University and Cintana Education. As a result of this partnership, students at Shiv Nadar University will gain access to unique international exchange programs, student competitions, summer immersion experiences, and the opportunity to learn in global classroom environments at ASU and other universities worldwide
Speaking on the partnership at the MoU signing event where the partnership was announced in New Delhi on Aug 21, Professor Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR, said, “This is the beginning of a new strategic collaboration for us. We aim to produce graduates with a unique perspective to imagine a new world. We believe such international collaborations are essential in preparing students to become global leaders and innovators. ASU’s commitment to interdisciplinary and experiential education and its focus on sustainability are extremely valuable to this partnership”, she said.
The 2+2 arrangement will enable more Indian students to pursue the opportunity to experience international learning as students will now only need to complete the remaining two years of their study in the U.S. Upon graduation, students will have the option to work and live in the U.S. for up to three years under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for STEM graduates. Yet another highlight of the program is an optional ASU Summer Experience at the Tempe, Arizona campus, focusing on developing leadership skills and learning about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“ASU is engaging with the intention of being part of a movement around the world to expand access to higher education and to expand high-quality outcomes,” said Arizona State University President Michael Crow.
The admission to Shiv Nadar University-ASU dual degree programs will be based on SAT/JEE and or Shiv Nadar University own entrance exam followed by a personal interview of those shortlisted. This year, a batch of 14 students have been admitted in Computer Science. The capacity of 50 seats each in the two programs will be filled from next year onwards. The fee for two years at Shiv Nadar is approx. Rs 16 lakh and then the standard public university fee of ASU will apply for the two years in USA. The students will get a year/3 years of practical training visa as per the rules for international students in the US.
