Delhi University: There is good news for the students of Delhi University. Soon they will get a chance to complete the semester studies in foreign institutions or universities. DU is working on this under the Twin Degree system. Under this, undergraduate students will be given the opportunity to complete the final year semester in foreign institutions. The committee formed to implement this system has presented its recommendations. This report will be placed for approval in the upcoming Academic Council meeting on 27 December.

According to the recommendations of the panel, undergraduate students after the 2022-2023 batch will have the option to complete the third, fifth or seventh semester abroad. A DU official said that before giving the degree to the students, the credits earned by them in foreign institutions will also be taken into consideration. They will get a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 26 credits.

Scholarship for economically weaker students

The panel formed under the Twin Program has also recommended scholarships for economically weaker students. Under this, scholarships will be given to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. DU is preparing to send one or two students of this category abroad. According to the information, the International Relations Office of DU will be responsible for starting cooperation with foreign universities for the Twin Program, in which matters like course fees, student medical insurance, accommodation and other necessary arrangements will be considered.

DU has 90 MoUs so far

DU has about 90 MoUs with foreign institutions for exchange programs, workshops and seminars and other activities. Professor Amarjeev Lochan, Joint Dean, Department of International Relations, said, "We are planning to sign at least 30 MoUs for twinning programmes with top institutions around the world, with a special focus on institutions in Asia." Under such MoUs, semester fees in foreign institutions will be waived, but students may have to bear their own accommodation and travel expenses, he said.

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