Study Abroad Program

  India

Ahmedabad

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall / Spring

Description: Gujarat University, India is starting a Semester in India program from Fall 2007. A number of Indian universities are offering such programs to the Foreign Universities providing opportunities to foreign students to study in India and come closer to its culture and environment. But Gujarat University shall make a difference in running these courses. This ultimately shall not only develop awareness about our country but also allow the University to make a Global presence. Gujarat is the work place of Mahatma Gandhi and the land still vibrates with his philosophy and trends. Gandhi's birth place, his Ashram and major institutions establishes by Mahatma Gandhi are in Gujarat only.

Apart from this the Semester India Program shall coincide with major Indian festivals, including Navratri, and Diwali (or Deepavali). This is the happiest festival of the Hindu calendar. It is often called the Festival of dance, Lights, flowers and firecrackers. During Spring semester it co incide with the fervor of Uttarayan, The Kite Festival and Holi, the festival of Colours.

The courses are designed keeping Indian and International scenario in mind. They offer a wide range of cultural, philosophical, traditional and contemporary knowledge and expose the students to this unique land called India. The course outlines attached herewith are expected to give interested students a general sense of the topics that will be covered in each area/subject. Each course will be of 30 hours duration and will be completed in ten weeks. Besides lectures, there will be a variety of aids-film/documentary, screenings, demonstrations by artistes, outings to sites and performances of relevance, guest speakers, discussion groups that will be used to enable the foreign students to grasp as many nuances of each subject as is possible in the limited time available.

Highlights: Situated in the Land of Gandhi in Gujarat, the students will experience a cultural awakening in the world's largest democracy. In particular the program consists of:

* A wide array of English-taught courses available for credits
* Field trips, excursions and cultural activities
* A thorough Orientation to the culture and academic experience
* Opportunity to build wonderful relationships
* Volunteerships and home stay

The coordinated activities, inexpensive fee, and the engaging courses provide each student with the very best in exposing them to India.

Academic Program

Specialized Courses:
* Studies in Gandhian Philosophy
* Artistic / cultural identities of India
* Indian philosophy: back to future
* Indian poetics
* Studies in tribal culture of Gujarat
* Yoga and meditation
* Contexts of Indian business practices
* Indian rural management skills
* Indian languages/ literature
* Classical / folk dances of India
* Journalism and public relations
* Rangoli/ Mehndi/ music
* Indian films and music
* Indian Cuisine

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Cost in US$: USD 5500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 25

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Gujarat University's Mission Statement: The goal of the Gujarat University Semester / Year Study Program is to offer foreign students the full breadth of Indian academics with a focus on Gandhian Philosophy, Indian mythology, culture, religions and traditions, languages, performing arts, yoga, Business sciences, and other disciplines.

Year Founded: 1949