Vision

“To enhance the quality of education and research for all students and staff and to make a meaningful contribution to society”

Mission

To broaden the academic experiences of students and academic staff through

• Education partnerships between institutions regionally and internationally
• Recruitment of international students and faculty
• Promoting joint academic programs with strategic partner universities
• Establishing bilateral and multilateral exchange programs

Office of International Affairs coordinates all activities related to international cooperation and provides the following services:

• Managing existing collaboration and seeking new partnerships
• Draft and negotiate international cooperation agreements
• Participate in international educational meetings and forums
• Provide assistance to foreign students admitted to HITS
• Disseminate Information about the different international programs such as semester exchange, cultural exchange, summer program, internship, research work, higher studies abroad, twinning programs, scholarships, etc.
• Promote and handle student and teacher mobility to and from foreign institutions

Dr. N. Manoharan, presently serving as Director – Projects of Hindustan Group of Institutions and Director – International Affairs of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai has over 37 years of Teaching, Research and Administrative experience in Engineering College / University level. He has specialized in the area of Internal Combustion Engines, Thermography, Radiography, Materials, Micro Electronics and Nano Technology.

Over the past decade, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science has established partnership with more than 90 reputed universities across the globe.

The establishment of these partnerships is in line with institution’s strategy to provide world class quality education of international standards and global outreach.

The objectives of these partnerships is to provide international and intercultural experience to the students and faculty and to enhance the quality of education and research by establishing

• Multicultural campus – International Students and Faculty
• Student and Staff exchange
• Peer evaluation of study programs for quality assurance and development
• Guest Lectures, Seminars and workshops by International Faculty
• Twinning/Transfer programs
• Summer and Winter programs, internships and projects abroad
• PhD co-supervision arrangements
• Collaborative and strategic research initiatives 
• Strategic platforms to attract external funding

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Membership in International Bodies

HITS is member of various International bodies to facilitate multilateral partnerships

• Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Association of Universities of Asia and Pacific
• World Technology Universities Network.
• BRICS
• NAFSA

Affiliate

Active Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a registered society under the Society Registration Act, 1860 with membership of Indian Universities.

Association of Commonwealth Universities - The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is the world's first international university network, established in 1913. A UK-registered charity, the ACU has more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries. ACU brings together many of the most prestigious and well-funded universities internationally with relatively new institutions in some of the world’s least developed countries. HITS are an active member of ACU and have been participating in several activities of ACU.

Active member of World Technology Universities Network.

Active member of Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific.

Active member of Association of BRICS Business Schools.

Active member in Association of International Educators – NAFSA.

Active member of Erasmus Program (EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students), a European Union (EU) student exchange program established in 1987.

Active member of Mevlana Exchange Program aiming at the exchange of students and staff between the Turkish and higher education institutions abroad.

International Summer Internship Program (ISIP) provides an exceptional opportunity for our students to combine high-quality learning with an unforgettable summer experience at an overseas partner institution. Usually ranges between 2 and 6 weeks.

While attending, students learn and live alongside other academic achievers from a range of cultures. They immerse themselves in a multicultural environment and gain insights into international cultures, experience a unique learning environment, and enjoy the many pleasures of summer from around the world.

Students also get the opportunity to work with an array of global partner organizations to gain valuable international work skills that meet their specified goals and career interests.

Cultural Immersion Program

Students travel abroad to participate in 2 weeks to one month cultural immersion programs. These are announced by partner universities/consultants every now and then.

This provides a wonderful opportunity for HITS students to interact with students from various countries, regions, backgrounds, and cultures. They learn new languages, taste different cuisines, and participate in workshops, group projects, sight-seeing, and more.

These programs build cultural awareness, independence, self-confidence, and other life enriching skills that help participants to make smart choices.

Study tours

Hindustan University organizes study tours to countries around the globe. The study tour provides a uniquely immersive international experience through visits to a wide variety of industries and participation in workshops, sightseeing, country study, team-building exercises, and cultural activities all in one!

The study tour usually lasts between 3 days and one week but is not limited.

Aeronautical and Aerospace students also participate in space camp tours and international aerospace events and competitions

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science provides the following world class facilities and amenities that aid in promoting multicultural ambiance: 

• International Guest House
• International Hostel
• Multi-Cuisine food courts
• Interaction with students/faculty of foreign universities
• 24/7 Health Center
• Well-equipped Gymnasiums and sports amenities
• State of art laboratory facilities and Library
• Support Mechanisms

International Global Engagement Platform (iGEP)

In this fast paced technology driven world where changes are happening, Higher Education Institutions are no exception. The task of engaging Post Millennial University students (Generation Z) in the learning process is proving to be a challenge and has evolved as an Art. Generation Z students are vibrant and prefer to explore new avenues and do not prefer to be within the four walls and also be exposed to traditional teaching. They disengage fairly quickly, if not actively engaged in the education process. Though many complain Gen Z as lethargic, not attentive, least bothered, but in reality they are active, attentive and responsible generation. They are motivated to indulge in experiential learning and engage in avenues of specific interest. Post Millennials appreciate and indulge in activities which add value and ignore things that don‘t add value.

GLOBAL WALKERS of HITS are the pride and the brand ambassadors of the institution who traverse various parts of the world etching an indelible mark in the various avenues they are engaged. It includes collaborative research, twinning programs, student and staff exchange programs semester abroad programs, international summer internship programs, cultural immersion, chancellor fellowship programs, tech events and Management alliance events.

Understanding their pulse and designing the curriculum to meet their aspirations and goals, (HITS) had taken tremendous efforts to improve the quality of overall educational experience for its students. The institution has succeeded in understanding the requirements of the students of Gen Z.

The teaching fraternity of HITS also tread the globe to enrich their academic knowledge by participating in international conferences, seminars, workshops, involve in collaborative research projects and thus update with the latest trends in their respective fields of interest.

Both the faculty and the students of HITS

HITS has thus evolved INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM (iGEP) as an answer to create enriched global experiences both for the staff and the students.

iGEP platform has been created by the Office of International Affairs to provide international exposure for youth to engage them at global arena. More than 100 of HITS students and teaching fraternity opt for iGEP and approximately 1000 students and 200 staff members of HITS, have travelled abroad utilizing the iGEP platform. Interestingly all participants reveal increased self confidence and international exposure. Magic of learning unconsciously through global exposure has enabled them to rise to greater heights in the academic world and the world of work and life.

Going abroad for learning is gaining popularity among Gen Z students, they visit a partner university for 1 week to one semester to study a course, and culturally immerse in the country. Interactions with international students from around the globe, global internships, attending sessions of foreign professors, foreign language learning, are the value addition which students benefit by enrolling in HITS. They can spend one or two semesters on exchange programs (Erasmus+, Mevlana, AUAP partners, MOU partner agreements). Hindustan through its global engagement strongly promotes globalization and aims to provide every student an opportunity to interact with International students through outward or inward mobility schemes. Students and faculty from partner universities visit HITS and thus provide opportunities for interactions and peer learning. Also, 20% of HITS faculty travel abroad for staff exchange programs, guest lectures, conferences, etc., and bring back valuable experiences to enrich and strengthen the academic community at HITS.

HITS has been a pioneer in implementing students exchange programs and morethan 1000 students from HITS have so far travelled to Moscow, France, Germany, Turkey, Korea, Latvia, Germany, Italy, USA, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Poland and many more nations. HITS also receives international students from partner universities for exchange programs and admission into various programs. HITS has welcomed close to 140 exchange students from partner universities in France, Turkey, Morocco, Brazil, Korea, China, japan, Germany, USA etc. HITS faculty have travelled to Turkey, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Latvia, Korea, Switzerland and more over the years. iGEP is gaining popularity amongst HITS members due to varied schemes from which they are able to choose and travel abroad for global exposure.

Student Exchange Program (X -Change)

Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science deputes students to overseas partner universities to undergo short term study for one or two semesters. Similarly, HITS welcomes students from the partner universities. HITS has signed more than 130 MoUs with reputed international universities/colleges. Global Walkers who aspire to study in partner universities of Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science under the Semester Exchange should meet the eligibility criteria of Partner University. Entry to individual subjects may be dependent on pre-requisites and class limitations. English knowledge requirements specified by Partner University must be met. The students can enroll in courses for a maximum of 25 credits per semester. The Students will be assessed like any other full time student by Partner University and an official transcript will be issued indicating the credits earned and grade awarded for transfer of credits to the home university.

Semester Abroad Program (SAP)

Global Walkers can pursuee a semester of studies in any of the international partner universities upon candidate approval by Partner University. As there are no students exchanged as per MoU, student will be required to bear all expenses including tuition fee to be paid to Partner University. Students will be able to study a semester in US, UK or Australian Universities by applying for Semester Abroad Program. University of Wisconsin, Madison, Deakin University, University of Western Sydney welcomes HITS students under this scheme.

International Summer Internship Program (ISIP)

International Summer Internship Program (ISIP) provides an exceptional opportunity for HITS students to combine high-quality learning and research with an unforgettable summer experience at an overseas partner institution. The duration ranges between 2 to 16 weeks. While attending, students learn and live alongside other academic achievers from a range of cultures. They immerse themselves in a multicultural environment and gain insights into international cultures, experience a unique learning environment and experience various cultures of the world. Students also get opportunity to work with an array of global partner organizations to gain valuable international work skills that meet their specified goals and career interests. Some students after internship are absorbed by international companies based on their excellent performance. Mr. Vivian (Batch 2017-19) is now working for CT Engineering and Airbus after one semesterr of exchange at ENAC, France and one semester internship with CT Engineering.

Cultural Immersion Program (CImP)

Students travel abroad to participate in 2 weeks to one-month Cultural Immersion Programs. These are announced by partner universities/consultants every now and then. This provides a wonderful opportunity for HITS students to interact with students from various countries, regions, backgrounds and cultures. They learn new languages, taste different cuisine and participate in workshops, group projects, sight-seeing and more. These programs build cultural awareness, independence, self-confidence and other life enriching skills that help participants to make smart choices. Around 20 students have participated in cultural exchange Program in Chang sung Christian University for periods ranging from 5 days to one month.

Study Tour Program (X-Learn)

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Hindustan University organizes study tours to countriess around the globe. The study tour provides a unique immersive international experience through visits to wide variety of industries and universities, participation in workshops, sightseeing, country study, team-building exercise and cultural activities all in one! The study tour usually lasts between 4 days to one week but not limited. Students have visited Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Korea, Latvia, USA under X-Learn. Aeronautical and Aerospace students also participate in Space Camp tour and international aerospace events and competitions.

Faculty Exchange Category (Fx-CHANGE)

Erasmus+ and Mevlana schemes have enabled faculty from HITS to visit partner universities in Turkey and spend one to two weeks delivering guest lectures, conduct workshops, interact with faculty, research scholars and students of foreign universities, exploree opportunities for joint research.

Faculty Exchange (Fx-R&D)

Hindustan University offers its faculty, research scholars and students opportunities for carrying out joint research with partner universities. Faculty members have also visited Naresuan University, Thailand and Bradford University, UK. HITS encourages research scholars to be co-supervised by foreign professors leading to joint publications. Faculty are working on numerous projects and it includes Newton Bhaba Funded Projects with UK universities. WTUN supports research visits, post-doctoral visits to foreign universities in Malaysia, Singapore etc. HITS with Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany has been awarded DAAD funding of 0.5 million euros towards joint research on accident prevention between 2019-2023. The 3 programs comprises of (1) Traffic Infrastructure (2) Driver Assistance (3) Vehicle safety.

PhD and Post Doc Abroad (I-QIP)

Hindustan University encourages its faculty to pursue PhD and Post-Doc in reputed foreign universities. Already few staff members who have gone abroad for studies on scholarship schemes have completed and returned to HITS. There are faculty members who are currently pursuing Doctoral Program in Naresuan University, Thailand and Zhengzhou University, China and Post Doc in University of Beira Iterior, Portugal.

Chancellor Fellowship Scheme

HITS has initiated the Hindustan Chancellor Fellowship for international faculty interested to pursue PhD in HITS. As per this fellowship, free tuition, health insurance, visa and airfare, shared hostel accommodation and stipend for living expenses will be granted to young research scholars below 40 years from partner universities.

Tech - Challenge Events

HITS students are encouraged to participate in various Technology Challenge events organized by agencies such as NASA, American Astronautical Society, SAE InternationaI,FSAE, Mars Society, USA etc. Student Teams from HITS have won accolades in NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge, SAE Aero Design Competition, FSAE BAJA, Singapore Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge organized by National University of Singapore, Singapore Space Challenge, CanSat Competition held in USA etc. In the recently held First Robotic Competition at Manila Philippines that was conducted by Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) in association with the Mechatronics and Robotic Society of the Philippines (MRSP), HITS students participated and won the "Best design award”. HITS will be organizing the First AUAP-VexWorld Robotics Competition during Oct. 2020.

Twinning and Dual Degree Program Degree Abroad (Degree+)

HITS offers its students 4+1 with University of New Haven, USA. Student is awardedd B.Tech from HITS and is awarded Master’s degree by UNH upon successful completion of the program Student saves one year living costs in USA by doing 3 subjects at HITS along with courses for 8th semester. Similar twinning and dual degree programs are available with partner universities such as Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent Law School), RMIT University, Swinburne University, Naresuan University, Trier University of Applied Sciences & Leeds University and will help students who dream to study outside India at an affordable cost. The List of Universities with whom discussions are being held includes Western Sydney University (Australia), Dublin University of Technology (Ireland), Wayne State University(USA), National Chiang Kung University(Taiwan), Bradford University(UK), Stevens lnstitute of Technology(USA), Bradley University (USA), Shibaura Institute of Technology Japan), Leicester University(UK), Deakin University, Binghamton University, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Michigan State University, Dearborn etc

Management Alliance Event

The 9th Association of Brazil Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), Association of BRICS Business Schools (ABBS) International Students Meet was held at HITS in 2018. 100 participants across BRICS Nations attended the event. 7th BRICS Students Meet, International Research Conference was held at National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow in November 2015. The event was attended by HITS, School of Management. Students of School of Management participated in the 11th ABBS BRICS meet held in China in 2019 and emerged as runners up in the competition thus bringing glory to the institution.

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