Chandigarh, Feb 14: A fresh collaboration between Panjab University and the University of the Fraser Valley will allow local management students to split their undergraduate studies between India and Canada. The initiative targets students in the integrated BBA–MBA stream, offering them the chance to relocate to the Canadian institution for the latter half of their four-year bachelor’s degree.
The MoU, signed in the presence of high-ranking officials from both universities, aims to provide students with significant overseas academic knowledge. Upon completion, participants will be awarded credentials from both PU and UFV.
“The dual degree program will be established at the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences,” registrar YP Verma noted during the proceedings.
During the event, Dean of International Students Kewal Krishan proposed expanding the cooperation to include business economics, citing the Canadian university’s expertise in that field. The move is viewed as a strategic step to broaden the university’s global footprint, as only a limited number of departments currently offer such exchange opportunities.
Vice Chancellor Renu Vig mentioned that the collaboration is a major step toward expanding overseas learning pathways. She also suggested that the partnership could eventually include social science disciplines.
Representatives from the Canadian university expressed confidence in the long-standing relationship between the two entities. James Mandigo, UFV Vice Chancellor, directly said he was thankful to the PU authorities for the nearly two-decade association that led to this formal agreement.
The program is expected to offer students enhanced networking opportunities with international industries while facilitating a reciprocal exchange for Canadian scholars interested in the Indian market.
