AIUB inks academic pact with Chitkara University in India’s Punjab

Joint research, faculty exchange, student exchange and international conferences are among the areas of collaboration being explored, the university says

AIUB signed MoU with Chitkara University Rajpur

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chitkara University in Chandigarh of India’s Punjab, to strengthen academic and research collaboration.

The MoU was signed recently at the Chancellor’s Secretariat of Chitkara University, located along Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64) in Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab, according to a media statement.

Chitkara University Pro-Chancellor Madhu Chitkara and AIUB Vice-Chancellor Prof Saiful Islam signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions.

During a two-day visit, Prof Saiful held meetings with Prof Madhu, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research Programmes) Prof Amit Mittal, Head of International Office Dr Charu Khosla, PhD students, research groups and other officials, the statement said.

Discussions focused on possible cooperation in joint research, joint PhD programmes, faculty exchange, student exchange, international conferences and other academic collaborations, it added.

The visit also included engagement with Chitkara University’s international office and research teams to explore future partnership opportunities.