Manipal University Brings to you a Platform to Study Engineering Abroad
BANGALORE, February 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Over 80 International Universities to Choose From USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia and Dubai
Manipal University has opened admissions to its International Engineering Twinning program also known as ICAS (International Centre for Applied Sciences).
- 2 years in Manipal University and 2 years in an international university of the student's choice
- Graduate with an engineering degree from a university of international repute
- 40%* lesser cost than a regular international engineering program
- 14 engineering disciplines offered
*based on average living expenses
In this program, students study their 1st and 2nd years of engineering in Manipal University (Manipal Campus) and the 3rdand 4th years in one of the 80 world-renowned universities from where they would receive their bachelor's degree.
Pioneering program since two decades
With the increase in student mobility to universities abroad, Manipal University introduced the ICAS program in 1994 with a view to encourage students to pursue professional education in reputed universities across USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia and Dubai. This unique program is designed for students aspiring to graduate in engineering disciplines from some of the best universities in the world.
Shaping students for a global platform
During the two years spent at Manipal University, students are trained to meet eligibility requirements through an international curriculum and have a cultural understanding of the destination country, thus, providing students with the required foundation for the following two years. On completion of the first two years, students transfer abroad to universities of their choice through a smooth credit transfer system where they complete the 3rd and 4th years of engineering. Upon graduation, students are awarded their degree from the foreign university and are provided with placement opportunities to ensure a smooth start to their careers.
Partnership with the best international universities
University of Massachusetts, Ohio State University, University of Minnesota twin cities, Purdue University, University of Illinois Urbana Champagne, Illinois Institute of Technology are some of the premier universities where students of ICAS have graduated from in the past. Some of the prominent partner universities include - University of Illinois Urbana Champagne, Drexel University, The State University of New York Buffalo, UTS Sydney, City University, London, Lancaster University, Edinburgh Napier University, University of New South Wales, Australian National University and Queen's University, Kingston, among others.
Globally benchmarked pedagogy
The course curriculum, methodology and evaluation is based on internationally accepted structure and is compatible with most of the U.S., Australian and European universities. The course also provides tremendous opportunities to avail internships in USA, UK and Australia. Universities also offer scholarships to ICAS students depending upon their performance and merit. Students can also finish the program in less than four years, depending on the number of subjects they choose in each semester.
International degree with budget/cost advantage
Since the first two years of the program is conducted in India, students save up to 40% of the total cost as compared to that of a regular international engineering program.
Eligibility
Students who have passed 10+2 (CBSE, ICSE, 'A' Levels, IB, HSC, OSSD, American High School Diploma or equivalent examination with minimum of 60% aggregate or 'C' grade in English, Physics and Mathematics with Chemistry or Biology or Computer Science or Biotechnology or Electronics as optional subjects in the 12th standard or from non-English medium of instruction with a score of above 90 in the TOEFL exam are eligible to apply. Students seeking admission to architecture at ICAS need to have minimum of 80 out of 200 in NATA exam. Diploma holders (after 10th) are not eligible for the program.
Stepping stone to an international career
The ICAS students are treated at par with the regular students at the foreign universities and equal opportunities are provided in terms of placements and internships for all. On completion of the course, ICAS students have been employed by some of the world's largest multinational companies like BMW, SAP, Microsoft, Volvo, Nokia, Shell and Southwest Airlines in the past with the average annual salary packages ranging from $50,000 to $85,000.
ICAS, with its unique advantages, is the ideal platform for Indian students to obtain international degrees with tremendous opportunities to develop their careers abroad. To apply online, visit http://manipal.edu/icas.html or e-mail at [email protected] or call 080 - 65590090, 080-64560072, 09980844001. To apply offline, write to Director - Admissions, International Engineering Program (ICAS), Manipal University Building, Manipal - 576104, Karnataka, India.
Admissions for ICAS close on August 15, 2015.
Engineering disciplines offered
Students can choose from over 14 engineering branches namely architecture, automotive engineering, aviation/aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil/construction engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, electronics and communication engineering, industrial/manufacturing engineering, mechanical and mechatronics engineering. It offers students the flexibility in choosing or changing the branch or major area of specialisation after entering the program at the international university.
About Manipal University:
Manipal University (www.manipal.edu) is synonymous with excellence in higher education. Over 28,000 students, from 57 different nations, live, learn and play in the sprawling university town, nestled on a plateau in Karnataka's Udupi district. It also houses over 2700 faculty and other support and service staff, who cater to the two colleges and 24 professional institutions in medicine, engineering, management and humanities which dot the Wi-Fi-enabled campus.
There is also a campus in nearby Mangalore with a medical, dental and a nursing college with attached teaching hospitals. Another campus, in Dubai, UAE, offers graduate and post-graduate courses in engineering, technology and management.
Each of these institutes has world-class facilities and pedagogy, which are constantly reviewed and upgraded to reflect the latest trends and developments in higher education.
In Manipal, these include educational facilities like the simulation lab with computer driven manikins, an innovation centre, one of Asia's largest health sciences libraries, one of the world's best anatomy museums, a business incubation centre and various other centres of excellence. Academic collaborations and twinning programs with several universities in the U.S., UK, Australia and other countries ensure that students get international exposure and expertise.
The MARENA, a massive indoor sports complex with five badminton courts, four squash courts, three tennis courts, a basketball court, a hi-tech gym and a walking track reflects the university's belief that a healthy mind needs a healthy body.
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