Presidency University Offers Exchange, Dual Degrees in France

• Partnership includes student exchange and dual Master's programs.
• Collaboration starts 2025-26; ECE students arrive in India this August.
• Focus on AI, cybersecurity, sustainable energy, and innovation fields.

Presidency University Bengaluru has entered into a partnership agreement with the ECE Engineering School in France for a “strategic partnership”. This partnership aims to improve student mobility and academic collaboration between the two institutions.

The primary goal of this collaboration is semester exchange programs. Five undergraduate students from every institution will be chosen to study abroad for a semester. As per an official announcement, Indian students will benefit from ECE Engineering School’s practical curriculum that aligns with research and industry needs. ECE students will engage with Presidency University's "progressive" academic atmosphere and varied community.

The agreement between Presidency University and ECE also establishes dual Master's degree programs, enabling students to attain degrees from both universities.

A Pathway Programme has been launched, allowing students to start a Master’s programme in India and finish it in France, with academic credits acknowledged and the curriculum facilitating the transition.

The Pathway Programme will be accessible to students in fields related to industry, including artificial intelligence, data management, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy.

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The Indo-French collaboration will begin in the academic year 2025-26, as the initial group of ECE students is set to arrive in India this August.

The global exposure through Presidency University will be “appealing” for Indian students, as the French government aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030. France offers a visa for a maximum of two years for professional work experience after graduation.

Speaking on the study abroad opportunity, Sivperumal, pro vice chancellor and director of international relations affairs at Presidency University, said, “This partnership with ECE Engineering School marks an important step in Presidency University’s international strategy. It opens exciting new avenues for our students to experience global best practices in engineering and innovation, while also bringing international peers into our vibrant academic ecosystem.”