The Center for International Relations and Research, as directed by Dr. Preeti Nair, greeted and welcomed stalwarts from twelve different countries, right at the campus of Parul University, Vadodara.
6000+ students got 32 hours of direct training, while another 8 hours went into live research. Summing up around 40 hours of real, meaningful learning. Moreover, 150 plus faculty members underwent 25 hours of IFDP training. Dr. Bindi Thakkar said, it was a pure delight in experiencing such global talents under one roof.
Milestone Achieved - See What Data Says!
Parul University’s international footprint is one of the largest among Indian universities. From global collaborations to outstanding placements and research strength, these achievements reflect a commitment to holistic growth and innovation –
- Campus: 250+ acre modern, well-equipped campus in Vadodara, Gujarat
- Students: 70,500+ enrolled across diverse disciplines
- International students: 6,000+ from 75+ countries
- International collaborations: 120+ global academic and industry tie-ups
- Recruiters: 2,200+ companies actively hiring. Highest package: 60 LPA
- Programmes: 200+ diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes
- Awards: 175+ national and international awards and accolades
- Startups: PIERC has incubated 254 startups, Rs 40 Cr+ revenue generated and 20 Cr + funding provided to startups, 1,100+ jobs. Shark Tank India deals. Rs 15 Cr+ startup funding.
- Research funding: Rs 58.31 Cr total Government Funded research, 4.37 Cr Private Funded research, 315 funded projects from DHR (GOI), GSBTM, ISRO, CSIR, Royal Academy of Engineering (UK). Springer Nature License Agreement.
- Faculty: 3,500+ including 200+ from IITs, NITs, IISc, NIDs, NIFTs. 100+ international visiting professors (IVPP).
- Residential: 27,000+ in-campus accommodation
- Accreditation: NAAC A++ with 3.55 CGPA (youngest in India), UGC Entitled, Diamond Rating QS I-GAUGE, NIRF Innovation Top 50, THE Top 100 globally for Interdisciplinary Science.
Dual Degrees, Semester Exchanges, and Summer Schools
- Dual degree programmes: students receive two degrees simultaneously from Parul University and a partner institution
- Three-month internship programmes where costs are limited to visa and flight in some collaborations
- July Global Summer School and Sustainability Camps open to PhD scholars
- Adjunct professor roles, fully funded for one year in certain collaborations.
Faculty Experience - IVPP 2026
- Dr. Sourav Parmar (Public Health): Connected learnings to India’s Viksit Bharat vision, described the programme as highly enriching from a healthcare perspective
- Dr. Yajubendra Dhakar (BBA): Appreciated structured planning and the inclusion of practical knowledge from international experts
- Mr. Miten Pandya (Aviation): Highlighted SDGs and cross-country faculty interaction as the most enriching aspect
- Dr. Sonal Pujara (Applied Science, Coordinator): Noted that interdisciplinary engagement reflected Parul University’s commitment to internationalisation.
The Larger Picture: From IIMUN to IVPP to Global Careers
The IVPP does not exist in isolation. It connects to the PU x IIMUN Global Perspective Series, where students have interacted with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Shirin Ebadi (Iran, 2003), Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (Ireland), and Former Prime Minister H.E. Rui Duarte de Barros (Guinea-Bissau). It connects to the International Week, where students attended sessions on sustainability by Dr. Faith Mashele and Dr. Yvonne Delaney from Grove University (South Africa) and on digital sustainability by Hanadi Alnawab from Humber Polytechnic (Canada). It connects to the Cultural Intelligence Masterclass by Marta Nowakowska from Poland. And it connects to an on-campus ecosystem where 6,000+ international students from 75+ countries study alongside Indian students every day.
Students of Parul University shared their experiences on LinkedIn. However, in response to the same, Dr. Bonifacius Hendar Putranto thanked Parul University and students for hosting international and intercultural collaboration in the future. If you’re equally passionate about building your own startup, you can enroll into MBA at Parul University.
FAQ
Can students go abroad through Parul University?
Indeed. Dual degree programmes, semester exchanges across 70 faculties, three-month internships, July Global Summer School, and fully funded scholarships are available.
Who has spoken at Parul University?
20 professors from 12+ countries were welcomed at Parul University. 6000+ students got 32 hours of direct training, while another 8 hours went into live research. Summing up around 40 hours of real, meaningful learning. Moreover, 150 plus faculty members underwent 25 hours of IFDP training.
