Mumbai, 18 January 2024: Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) and NMIMS Deemed-to-be University in collaboration with the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and Harmony Project organised a Study Abroad Fair exclusively for students of NMIMS Deemed-to-be University and students of the SVKM Schools and Colleges, namely, C.N.M. & N.D. Parekh ICSE School and J.V. Parekh International School, Mithibai College of Arts and Chauhan Institute of Sciences, Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Jitendra Chauhan College of Law, Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, and more. Held on January 16 2024, the fair brought together esteemed delegates from 50+ globally renowned universities from countries like the USA, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Spain, Italy and Scotland.
SVKM’s NMIMS believes in providing its students with a global mindset, and this is evident in NMIMS’s more than 55 partnerships with renowned foreign universities like Virginia Tech, Purdue University, University of Bristol, The University of Queensland and Monash University, to name a few. The students have been benefitting from the unique learning opportunities offered by these collaborations.
Distinguished representatives from renowned academic institutions, including Queen Mary University of London, Arizona State University in the USA, Australian National University in Australia, University of Nottingham in the UK, IE Business School in Spain, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in USA, University of Edinburgh in the UK, Western University in Canada, EDHEC Business School in France, and Domus Academy Milano in Italy. The fair was aimed at students from class VIII to postgraduates seeking flourishing academic and career opportunities abroad. Student attendees at the event received detailed information about the various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by these universities. The event covered a wide range of streams, including Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy, Architecture, Commerce, Management, Economics, Marketing, Research, Liberal Arts, and Law among others, and the various programs provided by these universities.
The counselling sessions held at the fair were very helpful in clarifying the admission process for students. They provided valuable information about the different scholarships available to them and how to apply for them. The session also included tips on how to prepare for entrance tests.
The study abroad fair proved to be an excellent platform for the 600+ students from diverse academic backgrounds at the fair to connect with delegates and subject matter experts from across the globe and explore promising career opportunities in their fields. It was in line with NMIMS’ objective to become a global centre of excellence and provide its students with opportunities to study at the best foreign universities.
