Metro India News | Hyderabad

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, on 20th November at ICFAI Campus, Hyderabad. The MoU was formally signed by Malllik Sundharam of Illinois Tech and Prof S. Vijayalakshmi, Registrar of ICFAI, marking the official commencement of the internationally significant partnership.

Prof T. Koti Reddy Vice Chancellor, ICFAI, highlighted the university’s research culture, case-based teaching approach and its dedication to expanding international collaborations. Raghunath Thota from Illinois Tech emphasized Illinois Tech’s commitment to global academic engagement and the many opportunities which offer collaborative research, innovation-driven education, and student development. 

The MoU signed by the two institutions outlines several core areas of cooperation. These include joint research initiatives, faculty development opportunities, collaborative academic activities and program-based partnerships that are expected to benefit both institutions. The MoU also outlines the exchange of students as well as faculty exchanges.

About Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, is a globally recognized research-driven university situated in one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.  According to the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings, Illinois Tech is ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the United States for graduate salary outcomes, reflecting its strong career impact.