- Aston University in the UK to open up some degree courses to students at TIET
- TIET students on undergraduate programmes will have the opportunity to progress onto selected bachelors level courses
- The announcement was made on 17 June, following a memorandum of understanding the previous October.
Aston University in the United Kingdom will be opening up some of its degree courses to students at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) in India.
The new agreement between the two institutions will enable people studying at TIET to benefit from a globally recognised UK education and enhance their academic and career prospects.
From September 2026 students on undergraduate programmes will have the opportunity to progress onto selected Aston University’s bachelors level courses, and TIET’s Bachelors graduates will be provided with a pathway to Aston’s postgraduate courses.
The announcement was made on 17 June, following a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed by the two institutions the previous October.
The agreement was signed at Aston University by its Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Aleks Subic and Professor Padmakumar Nair, Vice-Chancellor of TIET.
Professor Subic said:
“This agreement is a strategic milestone between our two organisations.
“It further strengthens our commitment to creating globally connected opportunities between Aston and TIET.
“It is also an example of how we are achieving our 2030 Strategy priorities, in this case increasing our reach and impact through partnered international and regional hubs embedded within vibrant economies and emerging growth areas.”
Also attending the event was Mr Rajeev Ranjan Vederah, chairman of TIET, who discussed potential areas of research collaboration with Aston University academic staff further strengthening the shared academic commitment.
He said:
“I am delighted to sign these latest agreements between our two institutions. This partnership not only offers valuable international opportunities for TIET students, but also lays the groundwork for long-term academic cooperation between our institutions.”
TIET was founded in 1956, and its 250-acre campus is based at Patiala, Punjab.
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About Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET)
The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is one of India's oldest and finest educational institutions, which provides a steady source of highly skilled talent to the nation as well as overseas. Founded in 1956 with a campus spread across sprawling 250 acres, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, located in Patiala, has been a pioneer in engineering education, research and innovation. Our community involves ingenious minds solvers who are eager to make the world a better place to live in with their innovative techniques and discoveries.
Rated amongst the top ranked innovation-driven private universities and technical institutes in the country, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology has been accredited with an 'A++' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). We constantly evolve our teaching methods, and provide quality education to our students, whom we see as unique individuals with different interests and aspirations. We keep the quality of our curriculum, faculty and infrastructure unparalleled, and believe in encouraging thousands of young minds to excel in India and abroad. Our alumni have stood out in varied fields such as business and industry, administrative and regulatory services, research and education, and social and human rights organisations.
About Aston University
For over a century, Aston University’s enduring purpose has been to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation, by enabling our students to succeed in work and life, and by supporting our communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.
Aston University’s history has been intertwined with the history of Birmingham, a remarkable city that once was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and the manufacturing powerhouse of the world.
Born out of the First Industrial Revolution, Aston University has a proud and distinct heritage dating back to our formation as the School of Metallurgy in 1875, the first UK College of Technology in 1951, gaining university status by Royal Charter in 1966, and becoming The Guardian University of the Year in 2020.
Building on our outstanding past, we are now defining our place and role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
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