A step forward in the internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions in Nepal and India (InterNepInd)

Education is recognized by the Indian and Nepalese Government as the most important vehicle for the economic and human development of the countries, being HE a relevant sector in both coutries. Internationalization has not been integrated into strategic planning at the majority of Indian and Nepalese HEIs despite the tremendous benefits that could accrue to them. InterNepInd project aim is to contribute to this process through collaborative work and experience sharing between European HEIs and HEIs from India and from Nepal. The general objective of the project is to support the internationalization process of Indian and Nepalese HEIs. The expected result is that Indian and Nepalese HEIs participating in the project have a strategy for internationalization and the capacities, network and means to implement it. InterNepInd main achievements will be: - The 5 Indian partners and 2 Nepalese partners will have an internationalization strategy to guide them on their internationalization process. - Trained staff on international relations management and international projects management will implement the strategy in each of the institutions. - They 5 Indian and 2 Nepalese partners have an International Office to promote and manage internationalization. They inform students and staff about the international mobility possibilities they have and motivate them. - They have a network of Asian and European partners and they have signed agreements to cooperate on students and staff mobility, international research projects and promotion of double degrees and joint doctorates. - The results of InterNepInd in disseminated in different forums and contributes to the scaling up of the project.