The office of Dean, International Relations is responsible for the negotiation, execution and maintenance of exchange partnerships with universities worldwide.

There are two Deans looking after the office of International Relations:

a) Professor K. Sreenivas, Dean, International Relations (Science and Technology)

b) Professor Anand Prakash, Dean, International Relations (Social Sciences and Humanities)

• List of MoUs, Goettingen University,Germany
• Draft of MoUs

The University of Delhi has joined the Universitas 21 network on 19th November 2007.  Established in 1997, Universitas 21 is an international network of leading research-intensive universities around the world.

Universitas 21 has evolved into an internationally recognized partnership, which strives to facilitate collaboration and co-operation between the member universities, creating entrepreneurial opportunities on a scale that no member would be able to achieve operating independently or through traditional bilateral alliances.

Speaking on the eve of the signing, Professor John T Casteen III, President of the University of Virginia and Chair of the U21 network commented, ‘I am delighted that Delhi University is joining Universitas 21 and feel that it is an important event in the development of the network.  We look forward very much to working with our new colleagues in the years to come.’

This was reiterated by Professor Deepak Pental, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, ‘I am delighted that the University of Delhi formally joins the Universitas 21 network, and makes an institutional leap in its continuing commitment to internationalization.  I am aware that it is the first Indian University to join this internationally-respected consortium that has been a leader in promoting research-intensive links among select universities in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.  We at Delhi University regards this partnership as a crucial step in our pursuance of successful collaborations with fraternal institutions in different parts of the world.’

Universitas 21 comprises the following members:  

List of U21 members

universitas 21 JOINT PhD PROGRAMME

Universitas 21 has established a unique joint PhD programme. Unlike a number of other joint programmes, under this scheme, two partner universities will create a tailor-made programme of study for each student, taking individual research needs into account and enabling collaboration with another of the network’s universities.  This exciting opportunity will considerably enhance students’ research and employment opportunities on an international scale.  For details see Joint Ph.D Leaflet.

For more information or further details about the network, please log on to www.universitas21.com

About Erasmus Mundus New Mobilty Programs 2013

• Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window India is a project for cooperation in higher education and research.
• Launched by the European Commission. Funded by the Europe Aid Cooperation Office, DG AIDCO. Implemented by Executive Agency Education, Audiovisual and Culture.
• The overall aim is to increase mutual understanding and the exchange of kowledge between India and Europe through student and staff mobility.
• The project’s core activity is a scholarship programme

The University of Delhi is partner to two major Erasmus Mundus program

Program 1: Interdisciplinary Bridges for Indo-European Studies (IBIES)

Register your applications directly

On the Website: www.erasmus.iescp.net

Universities taking part in Erasmus Mundus Program (IBIES):

Program 2 : HERITAGE
Register your applications directly On the Website: www.heritage-ema2.eu

Universities taking part in HERITAGE:

Associated Partners:
University of Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan
VIT University
Agence Campus France
DCNS
Top Industrial Managers for Europe (T.I.M.E. Association)

Target group 1
Students and academic staff registered in University of Delhi, one of the member universities of the partnership.

Target group 2
Nationals of India, registered in any higher education institution in India.

Target group 3
Nationals of India, who wish to pursue higher education in European Universities, especially for students/staff recognized on Refugee/Migrant status.

• Call for Applications for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the year 2010
• Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window India is a project for cooperation in higher education and research.
• Launched by the European Commission. Funded by the Europe Aid Cooperation Office, DG AIDCO. Implemented by Executive Agency Education, Audiovisual and Culture.
• The overall aim is to increase mutual understanding and the exchange of kowledge between India and Europe through student and staff mobility.
• The project’s core activity is a scholarship programme. 

The University of Delhi is partner to two major Erasmus Mundus program

Program 1:   EMECW Lot 13              
Register your applications directly              
On the Website:  www.erasmuswindow13.org      

Universities taking part in Erasmus Mundus Program (Lot 13):

Program 2 :   Willpower
Register your applications directly
On the Website:  www.willpower.fr

Universities taking part in Willpower:

Target group 1
Students and academic staff registered in University of Delhi, one of the member universities of the partnership.

Target group 2
Nationals of India, registered in any higher education institution in India.

Target group 3
Nationals of India, who wish to pursue higher education in European Universities, especially for students/staff recognized on Refugee/Migrant status.

Activities in the year 2009

• Five of the Delhi University undergraduate science students attended the U21 Summer School 2009 – “Climate Change Adaptation” held at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia from 13th July – 24th July 2009.
• Four students from the University of Edinburgh are studying at the Department of History, University of Delhi for one academic year under the U21 Network.
• 100 students from various universities from UK headed by the University of Birmingham visited the University of Delhi under the Study India Program between end August and mid September 2009.
• Under the Short Term Courses, a delegation of 18 students from Denmark visited the University of Delhi during September 28 – October 1, 2009 to study History, Culture, and Politics of India.
• Under the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Program, the University of Delhi is hosting around 12 students and faculty under various programmes.
• Under the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Programme, about 35 – 40 Students and faculty from our university are visiting the 12 European Partner Universities for various programmes and for different durations.
• The Observer Research Foundation in association with the University of Delhi organized a DU-ORF Summer Workshop for the undergraduate social science students on “Promoting Good Governance” during May18 – 3 June, 2009.
• The University of Delhi organized an Indo-Dutch Seminar from 19-24 October 2009.  From Hogeschool Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, there were 16 students and 3 faculty members who visited Miranda House and Shri Ram College of Commerce.  The objective of the programme was to enhance the International Orientation of students regarding Management issues and to enhance the International orientation of academic staff from both institutes, in favour of curricula and didactic approaches
• The University of Delhi organized an Erasmus Mundus Information Event 2009 for the Delhi University students and faculty on October 26, 2009.  The objective of the Information Event was “to provide information on the Erasmus Mundus programme as a tool for brain circulation, cultural and academic exchanges and enhanced carrier opportunities”.
• A faculty member from the Faculty of Management Studies represented the University of Delhi at the U21 Food Security Workshop held at the University of Edinburgh, UK during the period November 4-5, 2009.
• The University of Delhi hosted the EMECW Visibility Event and the Applied Bologna Workshop on November 30, 2009.

Activities in the year 2010

• Australia – India Institute at the University of Melbourne in partnership with the University of Melbourne organized a Symposium on “The Challenges of Globalization: Australian and Indian Perspectives”, held at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi during April 27 – 28, 2010.
• The University of Delhi hosted the U21 Annual General Meeting 2010 during 28 - 30 April 2010. The Vice chancellors/Presidents and senior Professors of all the U21 member universities participated in the AGM. The U21 Symposium on “Universities and Government Funding in the Developing and Developed Worlds” was widely appreciated.
• The University of Delhi hosted “Indo-European Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education” during May 6-7, 2010. Leading academicians from India and Europe participated in the two day programme.
• The Observer Research Foundation in association with the University of Delhi organized a DU-ORF Summer Workshop for the undergraduate social science students on “Contemporary Challenges and the Making of Public Policies” during May17 – 2 June, 2010.
• Three students (one from Department of Zoology and two from the Faculty of Medical Sciences) participated in the East Asia Young Researchers Network for Clinical Trial of AIDS Vaccine 2010 for a period of two months June/July 2010 held at the Hokkaido University, Japan.
• Two undergraduate students participated in the U21 Undergraduate Research Conference 2010 on “Faculty of Imagining” held at the University of Melbourne, Australia during July 1-8, 2010.
• Five undergraduate science students participated in the U21 Summer School 2010 on Food Security held at the University of Nottingham, Ningbo Campus, PR China during July 4 – 15, 2010.
• Under the Faculty Training Programme, the University of Delhi is sponsoring 18 young teachers of various colleges to do one year Masters course in allied subjects at the U21 member universities and universities with whom Delhi University has a special relationship.
• The University of Delhi is hosting a good number of exchange students under various existing signed MoUs including 4 exchange students under the Erasmus Mundus Mobility programme and 3 exchange students under the U21 Network.
• Under the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Programme, about 35 – 40 Students and faculty from our university are visiting the 12 European Partner Universities for various programmes and for different durations during the academic year 2010 - 11.
• The Water Futures for Sustainable Cities Urban Streams Workshop under U21 will include one day trip in Delhi along the Yamuna River and small urban streams which will be led by a faculty member from the Department of Geology alongwith other Professor from the University of Auckland during November 12 – 14, 2010