New Delhi, Apr, 20: Mahindra University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, marking a significant step toward deepening international academic engagement and creating new pathways for student and faculty mobility.
Under the partnership, students may pursue an accelerated Dual Bachelor’s–master’s degree (DBMD) programme, enabling students to pursue a globally integrated academic trajectory. The agreement also establishes a framework for specific outcomes through academic exchanges, joint research, curriculum development, and capacity building.
Mahindra University’s Schools of Digital Media and Communication and Hospitality Management have already entered into agreements with their counterparts at Temple University for student mobility based on this MoU. Temple University is ranked amongst the top 50 public universities in the USA.
Speaking on the partnership, Dr Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University said,
“Our mission is to provide our students with a truly global perspective and access to world-class research ecosystems. This partnership with Temple University is a testament to that commitment. By aligning our curricula and creating accelerated pathways to advanced degrees, we are empowering our students to transition seamlessly into the international workforce. We look forward to a deep and fruitful collaboration that enhances the academic rigor and cultural diversity of both our institutions.”
Under the agreement, students will undertake three years of undergraduate study at Mahindra University, followed by two years of advanced undergraduate and graduate coursework at Temple University. The programme is designed to equip students with global exposure and interdisciplinary expertise, while maintaining rigorous academic standards aligned with Temple University’s admissions criteria.
Dr John Fry, President, Temple University,
“It is exciting for Temple to formalize this partnership with Mahindra University. We see significant alignment in areas such as digital media, hospitality, business, and engineering, and are enthusiastic about the many possibilities this collaboration opens. We look forward to welcoming students and faculty from Mahindra University to Philadelphia, while also expanding our presence here through deeper academic engagement.”
The collaboration will also facilitate the exchange of faculty, researchers, and students, alongside joint research projects, publications, and conferences. Both institutions will work together on developing aligned curricula, guest lectures, masterclasses, and shared academic resources, particularly in areas such as hospitality, tourism, digital media, business, and engineering.
