Lovely Professional University (LPU) has established a collaborative partnership with the University of Waikato (UoW), a research institution in New Zealand. This collaboration, formalised through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), represents a significant advancement for LPU as it strives to internationalise education, aligning with India’s new education policy, according to an official statement. 

A notable feature of this MoU is the ‘2+2 Pathway Programme,’ designed specifically for LPU’s Computer Science and Engineering students. This initiative aims to allow students to spend their initial two years at LPU followed by two years at UoW, culminating in a globally recognised degree from the New Zealand university. In addition to the ‘2+2 Pathway Programme,’ the MoU facilitates exchange programmes, joint research projects, faculty development initiatives and curriculum development, fostering a dynamic environment for academic exchange, cultural integration and intellectual enrichment, the statement mentioned.

The MoU aims to equip students with globally relevant skills and exposure. Beyond academic excellence, this partnership aims to provide a platform for cultural exchange and mutual understanding, enriching students and faculty from both universities with diverse perspectives and experiences, thereby fostering a more interconnected and collaborative global academic environment. 

With inputs from ANI.