Hyderabad|India|May'2009:
The National Institute of Technology – Warangal (NIT-W) ranked among the
top 10 engineering education institutes in India announced that it has
signed a MoU with University of Tampere, (UTA) and Tampere University of
Technology (TUT), Finland to undertake academic collaborations. These
MoU’s allows for understanding on systems, teaching methodologies,
courses, content, hands-on learning, student exchange programs, award of
degree and interaction with the industry.
Dr. Y V Rao, Director NIT-W signed the MoU with these universities in the
presence H.E. Mr. Om Prakash is the Ambassador of India to the Republic of
Finland and Mr. Ashok Thakur, Additional Secretary Higher Education, MHRD,
Govt. of India. For TUT, Prof. Markku Kivikoski, Rector, signed the MoU
and for UTA Vice Rector Prof. Juhani Lehto signed the MoU. The home city
of these Universities is the third biggest city in Finland .
Making the announcement Dr. Y V Rao, Director of NIT-W said a major focus
in the MoU’s will be on joint research between various faculties of the
NIT-W, UTA and TUT. This is yet another step for NIT-W to tap
opportunities to enhance the competitiveness of research, education and
expertise of the institute. He said the institute will continue to develop
new collaborations with other universities, research institutions and
business life globally to further expand student’s competence.
The University of Tampere (UTA) (http://www.uta.fi/english) is well known
for their academic excellence in the fields of science and its research
profile is extensive and multidisciplinary. UOT is the biggest provider of
higher education in Finland for social sciences and the accompanying
administrative sciences. Some 14,600 students are currently pursuing
degrees at the University of Tampere . Every year approximately one
thousand master's degrees and one hundred doctoral degrees are produced.
The personnel number about 2,200. For 2008 the entire budget of the
University was in the range of 150 million Euros.
The Tampere University of Technology (TUT) - http://www.tut.fi is known
for its scientific research in technology and architecture. Courses are
also available for subjects like biomedical engineering and information
technology Tampere University of Technology consists of five faculties and
22 departments The University caters to nearly 13000 students, with 2000
members of staff.
Under the MoU’s NIT-W, UTA and TUT will also explore opportunities to
undergraduate and postgraduate students from the partner institution to
carry out projects in their own laboratories. The agreement also envisions
co-operation for faculty exchange through deputation for short term
assignments spread over not more than a year in areas mutually identified
In the initial phase of the agreement, the focus will be on student
mobility, particularly in the areas of mutual academic interest and
identifying exchange program opportunities for students in India and
Finland . The second phase will involve intensive courses and
international exposure for students and create opportunities for students
to interact and engage with companies in Finland and India . Also on the
agenda is a joint research and development project between the chosen
higher education institutions, research institutes and working life.
These MoU’s were signed during the Ministry of Human Resources, Dept. of
Higher Education study tour to Finland and Germany from May 11to 16, 2009.
The team consisted of two members from ministry of the cadre of
secretaries and four directors of NITs. The objective of the tour was to
build relations network with universities in Finland and Germany .
NIT-W is National Institute of Technology, Warangal , India (NITW) is a
higher education institution of national importance funded directly by
Ministry of Human Resource, Government of India. It is ranked among the
top 10 engineering education institutes in India . The institute is
well-known for its Research and Development, Industrial consultancy,
Continuing education and Training programmes for teachers and industrial
personnel. The Institute offers seven graduate programmes (B.Tech.) in
engineering, twenty four post graduate programmes (M.Tech., M.Sc., M.C.A.
and M.B.A.) in engineering, sciences and management and Research
programmes (Ph.Ds) in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Physical
Education.
Reachout's News Bureau
May' 2009
