University of Houston and BHU enter into a partnership
The University of Houston, Texas (USA), and the Institute of Technology of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi (India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in instruction and academic exchange.
THE UNIVERSITY of Houston, a public university in Texas (USA), and the Institute of Technology of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi (India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in instruction and academic exchange, according to reports.
This new relationship will reportedly include joint education programs at the graduate level, exchange visits of scholars and faculty collaboration in research and technology. The collaborative programs the two institutions will explore include dual degree programs in which degrees could be granted by both parties. The MOU agreement is reportedly for five years.
University of Houston, founded in 1927, has over 36,000 students from 137 countries, a Noble Prize winner on its faculty, offers the only graduate program of the world in “Space Architecture”, and boasts of over 3,500 CEO’s and actors Dennis and Randy Quaid among its alumni.
Founded in 1916, Banaras Hindu University, which has about 20,000 students from 34 nations, ranks among top in the country in academic and research output. Its objectives include “To promote the study of the Hindu Shastras”, “to promote the building up of character in youth by religion and ethics as an integral part of education”, etc. Its Institute of Technology, launched in 1971, has produced over 22000 undergraduates, 2700 graduates, and 650 doctoral degree holders. Institute’s “chorus” includes the words: “Keep your head on the clouds, don’t get lost in the crowds”.
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