University of Hyderabad to Host Free Leadership Training

University of Hyderabad announces a free six-day international online training programme on higher education leadership and governance, scheduled for December 7–12, with applications closing November 30.

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) is organising a six-day international online training programme on leadership, governance and transformation in higher education from December 7 to 12, 2026. Offered free of cost by the university's Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), the programme aims to strengthen the leadership, strategic management and administrative capabilities of university officials. The last date to apply is November 30, 2026.

Titled Leading the Modern University: Leadership, Governance and Transformation in Higher Education, the programme is designed to help university administrators understand institutional responsibilities, improve decision-making and address the evolving challenges facing higher education institutions. It will also examine the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on university administration and academic management.

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The training will be delivered through live online sessions from 10 am to 5:15 pm each day. The programme has a total capacity of 150 participants, including 25 seats reserved for international applicants.

The six-day curriculum covers six major themes: understanding modern universities; leadership and professional excellence; strategic university management and organisational change; governance and accountability; internationalisation and global engagement; and digital technology and artificial intelligence in the future of universities.

Through these sessions, participants will explore institutional leadership, strategic planning, organisational transformation, resource management and accountability. The programme also aims to provide perspectives on global engagement and the changing role of technology in higher education institutions.

The programme is open to Group A or Class I university administrative officers in India, including Assistant Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Joint Registrars, Registrars and officials holding equivalent positions. Indian applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) as part of the application process.

International applications are open to middle- and senior-level university administrators. The programme provides an opportunity for participants from different countries to exchange experiences and perspectives on university leadership and governance.

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Indian candidates can register through the University Grants Commission's Malaviya Mission portal at by selecting the 'NEP Theme Training' category and choosing the University of Hyderabad. International applicants can use the registration form available on the university's official website.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive participation certificates. Interested applicants can access further information and registration details through before the November 30 deadline.