With IoE status, VIT eyes top 200 global rankings in next 5yrs
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Chennai:18.09.2019
After getting the prestigious Institute of Eminence (IoE) status last week, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is now focusing on research, UG and PG programmes with international collaboration to break into top 200 global rankings in next five years, said VIT chancellor G Viswananthan.
Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, he said, “We have already started planning how to compete with most advanced universities in the world and how to come up in global rankings.”
VIT is one of the 10 private institutions chosen for IoE. “We are planning to start many innovative UG and PG programmes in collaboration with Indian industries and reputable universities abroad with focus on artificial intelligence, data science, cyber physical system, cyber security, smart structures,” Viswanathan said.
Besides, the university also plans to hire post-doctoral fellows to increase the research output.
“Details such as budget allocation for moving up in global rankings are currently being worked out,” Viswanathan said.
The university is also planning to set up a technology park, online learning centre, global skill development centre for equipping the Indian workforce.
“The ongoing economic slowdown has not affected our campus. Last year, 719 companies approached VIT for placement. This year, 3,725 students have already been placed,” he added.
VIT vice-chancellor Anand A Samuel said “Multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach will be followed in all academic and research activities and the presence of foreign students and foreign faculty members will be increased considerably.”
“We are moving towards 100% digital university. All our processes have been digitised,” he added.
A total of 40,000 students from across India and 55 other countries, are studying at Vellore and Chennai campuses.
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Chennai:18.09.2019
After getting the prestigious Institute of Eminence (IoE) status last week, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is now focusing on research, UG and PG programmes with international collaboration to break into top 200 global rankings in next five years, said VIT chancellor G Viswananthan.
Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, he said, “We have already started planning how to compete with most advanced universities in the world and how to come up in global rankings.”
VIT is one of the 10 private institutions chosen for IoE. “We are planning to start many innovative UG and PG programmes in collaboration with Indian industries and reputable universities abroad with focus on artificial intelligence, data science, cyber physical system, cyber security, smart structures,” Viswanathan said.
Besides, the university also plans to hire post-doctoral fellows to increase the research output.
“Details such as budget allocation for moving up in global rankings are currently being worked out,” Viswanathan said.
The university is also planning to set up a technology park, online learning centre, global skill development centre for equipping the Indian workforce.
“The ongoing economic slowdown has not affected our campus. Last year, 719 companies approached VIT for placement. This year, 3,725 students have already been placed,” he added.
VIT vice-chancellor Anand A Samuel said “Multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach will be followed in all academic and research activities and the presence of foreign students and foreign faculty members will be increased considerably.”
“We are moving towards 100% digital university. All our processes have been digitised,” he added.
A total of 40,000 students from across India and 55 other countries, are studying at Vellore and Chennai campuses.
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