B.E. - International Programs

An initiative of Chitkara University, B.E. (International) is a unique four year Engineering program under which students complete the first 2 years of the Engineering degree at Chitkara University - Punjab campus and the next two years in USA / UK / Australia / Canada / European Partner Universities.

This program is the new age torchbearer of innovative educational concepts, which widens the scope of educational opportunity and access for students. This concept gives the student community a wide range of choice to learn and assimilate, to unfurl the intricate concepts of the subjects of various programs through a well-made and meticulously executed academic rigour. It provides a unique opportunity for Engineering students to secure a degree from a pool of world's best universities and also offers an opportunity for the students to live, interact and learn in two different cultural environments.
The Concept
Education, perhaps more than any other discipline or area of professional activity, is global in its nature, scope and impact. A major innovation in the higher education pertaining to international studies in India is the "Twinning Program" concept.

"Twinning" allows a foreign partner institution to offer the first half of their university degree program by replicating segments of the curricula. Courses offered in India are clones of the university courses, using identical syllabi, titles, numbers, texts, teaching formats, and evaluation standards as their model on-campus.

This is structured as 2+ 2 program. For instance, students enrolling with Chitkara University for Undergraduate Engineering program will complete their two years of study at Chitkara University, Punjab in India and later move over to the partner universities in USA and other countries and complete the rest of the program in two years to secure B.E. degree from Chitkara University and the relevant Engineering degree from the International University.
The program in a Nutshell
  • First two years at Chitkara University in India and the next two years in a partner university in USA/CANADA/EUROPE/AUSTRALIA
  • Credit transfer facility
  • Affordable cost – approximately 60% of the cost of an international degree
  • Flexibility in choosing and changing the areas of specialization in engineering
  • A range of international universities to choose from
Benefits
 A Credit Transfer Facility
Our credit transfer system is at par with international standards and conforms to all of their teaching methodology norms and curriculum. The first two years of the program are equivalent to studying in International universities ensuring smooth credit transfer when a student transfers to an International University. Most of the International Universities accept credit transfers of our program. Apart from classroom training, the program also follows the assessment, learning orientation, lab and workshop systems similar to that of International Universities. Besides the partner Universities, Chitkara students are eligible to apply for credit transfers to other renowned institutions.

 A Reputed Track Record
Chitkara University has achieved great success with similar joint programs with institutions such as George Brown College and Central Michigan University which has been in place since the year 2006.

 Substantial Cost Savings
Since the first two years of the program are conducted in India students save up to 40% of the cost of an International education. Getting a four-year foreign degree by spending only two years abroad is an amazing opportunity to secure an overseas undergraduate BS degree from a prestigious overseas university and the student as against spending Rs 45 lacs ($ 90,000), would spend close to Rs 26 lacs. Plus, B.E. from Chitkara University which is one of the leading private Universities of India.

Also the student after completion of the program could take a job overseas with a likely pay package of $ 60,000 - $ 75,000 per year to recover all education cost just in a couple of years.

 Flexibility
The format of the program offers students the flexibility of in choosing and changing the area of specialization in Engineering that is not possible in the Indian scenario. The student would have the option of a wide range of subjects to choose from, many of which are not offered at any institute in India and also an opportunity to pursue Master's degree programs at the same university abroad or any other top university across the world, possibly with Teaching or Research Assistantship.

 Universal Academic Curriculum
B.E International program follows the curriculum and assessment system of international universities. The students are expected to work hard and maintain a good score throughout the four semesters in order to articulate into the degrees offered by the international universities.
Engineering Disciplines Available
  • Automotive
  • Aviation/Aerospace
  • Biomedical
  • Civil/Construction
  • Computer Hardware/Software
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Material Science
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
The courses mentioned above function under the standard twinning process wherein the first two years are spent in Chitkara University and the following two years are spent in a University abroad.
Partner Universities
After the first two years at Chitkara University the students have the option of going to either partner or non partner universities subject to the average performance at the end of two years , the credit acceptance of the university ( in case of non partner university) as well as SAT and TOEFL/IELTS scores.

Following are the details of Partner and Non Partner Universities:
Partner Universities
  • Glasgow Caledonian University ( Scotland)
  • University of Massachusetts ( Lowell)
  • Vancouver Island University (Canada)
  • Edith Cowan University (Australia)
  • Northern Illinois University (USA)
  • University of Sunderland (UK)
  • University of Applied Sciences UOIT, Toronto(Canada)
Non-Partner Universities
  • Herriot Watt University (United Kingdom)
  • University of Cordoba (Spain)
  • Flinders University (Australia)
  • University of West England (Bristol)
  • Central Queens Land University (Australia)
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • University of Regina (Canada)
  • University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Admission Details
Admission to the Under Graduate Twining Program is purely on merit based on academic performance in Class XII / equivalent. It is mandatory for the candidate applying for the twinning program in Engineering to secure a minimum aggregate of 60% / secures 60% in Physics , Chemistry and Maths in Class XII.

The candidate would have to appear for a personal interview to be assessed for good communication skills and right supportive family background.

Tuition Fee & Costs
Year Campus Annual Tuition fee Annual Living Expenses (hostel and food)
Year 1 Chitkara University Rs1,80,000 Approx. Rs 56, 000
Year 2 Chitkara University Rs 1,80,000 Approx. Rs 56, 000
Year 3 USA, UK,
Australia etc
Approx. USD
15,000 - USD
25,000
Approx. USD
8,000 - USD
10,000
Year 4 USA, UK,
Australia etc
Approx. USD
15,000 - USD
25,000
Approx. USD
8,000 - USD
10,000
Contact Information
Administrative Office:
Saraswati Kendra,
SCO 160-161, Sector 9 C, Chandigarh 160 009, India.

Contact Information: international@ chitkarauniversity.edu.in

Telephone: +91.172.4691800
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