The University of Houston signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate with Delhi Technological University in Delhi, India. The contract has a five-year term with a 2030 renewal option.
"DTU is no exception to the University of Houston's global collaborations," stated Diane Z. Chase, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at UH. "Universities and the communities they serve can benefit from this partnership. I look forward to a relationship with one of India's academies."
The agreement will facilitate collaboration on educational and research activities between the two institutions. UH Cullen College of Engineering Dean Pradeep Sharma highlighted the benefits of the partnership, saying, "This MOU will allow us to increase the number of our Master's program students. Many of these students may also stay longer to do their Ph.D."
The partnership will also provide students with opportunities to participate in internships and co-ops through placements by the host university. According to Pradeep Sharma, "Our students will benefit from an international collaboration through exchange programs. India is one of the economies in the world after the U.S., China, Germany, and Japan."
The five-year agreement includes an option to renew in 2030. The partnership was signed by Chase, Pradeep Sharma, DTU Vice Chancellor Prateek Sharma, and DTU Dean of International Affairs Pravir Kumar. UH President Renu Khator, UH System Regent Durga Agrawal, and DTU delegates were also in attendance.
