In a significant step toward strengthening India–Japan educational cooperation, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has announced the launch of five new study programmes designed to deepen academic, cultural, and research collaborations between the two nations. This initiative marks one of the most ambitious expansions of India–Japan academic engagement in recent years.
The newly introduced programmes span interdisciplinary areas including international relations, business studies, public policy, cultural diplomacy, and Japanese language and society. Each programme is crafted to give Indian students immersive exposure to Japan’s academic excellence, technological innovation, and cultural heritage. At the same time, it invites Japanese scholars and students to collaborate closely with one of India’s fastest-growing global universities.
JGU’s leadership emphasised that the expansion aligns with India’s broader vision of enhancing people-to-people ties with Japan. The programmes will include joint research modules, faculty exchanges, summer schools, dual-credit options, and short- and long-term study opportunities in Japan. Partner institutions in Japan will play a key role in offering specialised lectures, internships, and collaborative projects.
University officials highlighted that the initiative is part of a larger strategy to prepare students for emerging global opportunities. As India and Japan work more closely in sectors like technology, trade, sustainability, and strategic affairs, the need for globally aware graduates with cross-cultural expertise is rapidly increasing.
These study programmes are expected to attract students interested in East Asian studies, foreign policy, global business, and international collaboration. The initiative also helps cultivate a future-ready workforce equipped to contribute to India–Japan partnerships across industry and academia.
JGU’s expansion reinforces the growing synergy between Indian and Japanese institutions and sets a strong foundation for deeper academic diplomacy. With these five new programmes, the university aims not only to educate but also to inspire a new generation of students who will carry forward the spirit of cooperation between the two nations.
Originally written by: This is an auto-published feed from PTI with some editorial inputs Connect India Japan.
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