Aim

A unique program aimed at overseas students and faculty to gain an insight into India and the Indian way of life. The program centers on the special qualities, which are uniquely Indian, and includes exposure to Indian heritage and culture, traditions and traditional wisdom, Indian spiritualism, the Indian nation and its people, religion, technology and development etc.

Objectives

• The suggested objectives of this programme are to provide a concise but concentrated exposure on various aspects of India. This includes:
• Overview of Indian Economy with a view to develop first-hand knowledge of an emerging economy - Interactive panel discussions with eminent Indian economists.
• Overview of growth of Indian Science & Technology - Interactive panel discussions of eminent India scientists together with visits to top laboratories in the country.
• Overview of Indian History & Religion - Eminent Historians and Gurus’ will be invited for a series of lectures.
• Insights into the rich traditions and diverse cultures - This will include visits to Agra, Jaipur, Amity Campuses and local sightseeing.
• Pitfalls and opportunities of doing business in India - Interactive panel discussions with eminent Corporate CEO’s.
• Indian style of management with concentration on self-awareness. - Through interactive panel -discussions with distinguished management Gurus.
• Stress Management and Yoga meditation - Regular one hour sessions per day.
• Experience Indian ethos and values concerning the familial way of life, personal relationships, bonding, brotherhood and peace and the use of this knowledge in today’s materialistic world.
• Indian Culture - Two to three musical / cultural evenings are planned

Program Structure

The program is modular in nature so that it can be tailored to suit different requirements of different target audience.

Broadly, India Immersion Program is a unique social and cultural experience for Foreigners & expatriates, to link, learn and leave a legacy.

The India Immersion program offers events and courses which include:

• Cultural activities such as festival celebrations, Indian music and Indian dance performances, exploring astrology or flower stringing, temple visits, even bazaar shopping excursions
• Skill-learning classes in which you will be taught to cook Indian recipes, and learn Indian languages, yoga, meditation, art and philosophy
• Social events and entertainment including 'view from the top' talks and debates, coffee-morning conversations, Bollywood movie screenings and cross-cultural potluck.
• A Taste of India, our core programme, is designed to immerse you in India through your five senses and give you a unique insight into Indian lifestyle, a sixth sense in fact. This lies at the heart of so much that we do.

India with its culture of “Atithi Devo Bhava” has been attracting foreign students for years. Typically, short-term mobility is used to enhance students’ personal understanding of the subject. International field trips give a different perspective of learning or research and provide a fascinating opportunity to study a specialized subject in contrasting environments.

Under short duration program, Amity University has been hosting foreign students under various mobility programs such as New Colombo Plan, UKIERI & Turing Schemes.

The New Colombo Plan

The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region. Under the NCP, in Jan 2019 Amity University Uttar Pradesh hosted a cohort of students from Deakin University, Australia (Faculty of Business & Law) & in January 2020 a cohort of students from Deakin University, Australia visited India for attending Jaipur Literary Festival & their Academic content was managed by Amity School of Communication.

UKIERI- The UK India Education & Research Initiative (UKIERI) Mobility Program:

Study in India provides flexible grants to UK higher education institutions (HEIs) and their Indian partner institutions to design and deliver academically rigorous short-term mobility opportunities in India for undergraduate students from UK HEIs.  The aim of UKIERI Program is to enhance educational linkages between India and the UK.

Amity University partnered with following UK Universities to conduct the program in 2020.

• University of Bristol, UK
• University of Sheffield, UK
• University of Surrey, UK
• University of Kent, UK
• Ulster University, Ireland
• University of Northampton, UK
• Winchester B School. UK

Program Duration

Typically, the duration of such a course would range from two or three weeks. Longer or Shorter durations can also be planned.

Contact

International Affairs Division Amity University, Noida
Sector-125, Noida - 201313
Tel: 0120-4392571,72 &73
Email: iad@amity.edu
Website: www.amity.edu