The University of Birmingham and Symbiosis International University (SIU) have joined forces to make it easier for Indian students to study for a postgraduate law qualification in the UK. Vidya Yeravdekar, pro-chancellor, Symbiosis International University and professor Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Birmingham signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create an education and research partnership, as per the press release.
As well as creating a pathway for SIU students to secure an LLM Degree, the two universities explore research collaborations, academic exchanges and student mobility opportunities between Pune and Birmingham, it added.
Students from Symbiosis Law School (SLS) who meet the required standards in their Indian degree programmes will be able to apply for admission to the postgraduate programme at Birmingham Law School. The students will also be awarded special scholarships as part of the partnership, as well as enabling students to progress in their legal qualifications, as mentioned in the release.
The University of Birmingham is a global ‘civic’ university and we’re committed to forging meaningful education and research partnerships in India. Indian students occupy an important place in our global student community and our commitment to the country as a strategic partner,” professor Adam Tickell, said.
The agreement will cover SIU students who have successfully completed BA LLB or BBA LLB or successfully completed the second year of the three-year course and the fourth year of the five-year Law programme.
“SLS Pune’s pathway program with the University of Birmingham is the first collaborative program between our universities. We are hopeful that this will pave the way for broader university-wide collaborations across disciplines. We are keen to explore research collaborations that will harness the potential of both universities. This visit marks the beginning of a valuable and strategic partnership between SIU and the University of Birmingham,” Vidya Yeravdekar, pro-chancellor, Symbiosis International University, said.