Overview

Parul University announced on 25 July 2026 that it will host a total of 151 international participants—70 students and 81 professors—across 11 global programmes involving partners from 22 countries between July and December 2026.

Participant Breakdown

The expected cohort comprises 70 international students and 81 international faculty members, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs and academicians in a vibrant knowledge‑exchange environment.

Young Entrepreneur Exchange Program (YEEP)

The Young Entrepreneur Exchange Program currently includes 11 student participants and 2 faculty members from Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland, providing mentorship, industry interaction and exposure to entrepreneurship and business incubation within Parul University’s innovation ecosystem.

International Exchange Programme Portfolio

  • International Internship Program – 9 students from France, Russia and Thailand; running June – September.
  • International PhD Scholar Program – 3 students from Malaysia; July – December.
  • Indian Summer School (July) – 4 students from the United Kingdom; 9 – 17 July.
  • YEEP Program – 11 students and 2 faculty from Switzerland; July.
  • Global Discovery Program – 13 students from Morocco, Vietnam, United Kingdom and Russia; 20 July – 31 August.
  • Indian Summer School (August) – 15 students from Uzbekistan, Russia and Morocco; 3 – 15 August.
  • Ayurveda Practitioner Program – 24 students from Poland; 3 – 24 August.
  • International Week (August) – 19 students from Uzbekistan; 3 – 8 August.
  • Semester Exchange Program – 15 students from Senegal, Morocco, Russia, Portugal, Vietnam and Uzbekistan; 15 August – 31 December.
  • International Visiting Professor Program – 25 professors from Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Spain, Egypt, Greece, Poland, Senegal, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, Nigeria, Georgia, South Africa; September.
  • International Week (October) – 11 students from Argentina, France, Indonesia, Thailand, USA, UAE, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal and Brazil; 5 – 9 October.

These programmes collectively bring 151 participants, reinforcing Parul University’s international academic collaborations and global learning ecosystem.

Leadership Comments

Dr. Preeti Nair, Director of the Centre for International Relations and Research, stated that international exchange programmes provide a platform for meaningful collaboration beyond academia, encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship, collaborative research and intercultural understanding. Dr. Parul Patel, Vice President of Parul University, added that such collaborations prepare future leaders to think globally while delivering local impact, shaping an ecosystem where ideas, cultures, research and innovation converge to create transformative learning experiences.

Outlook

Parul University affirms its commitment to expanding a world‑linked academic atmosphere that supports excellence in education, research, entrepreneurship and innovation, aiming to produce globally capable graduates for an increasingly interconnected world.