Symbiosis International University and the University of Birmingham announce a partnership to offer Indian students a pathway to study LLM in the UK
The University of Birmingham and Symbiosis International University (SIU) have joined forces to make it easier for Indian students to study for a postgraduate law qualification in the UK. Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University and Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor & Principal of the University of Birmingham have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create an education and research partnership.
The two universities explore research collaborations, academic exchanges and student mobility opportunities between Pune and Birmingham.
Students from Symbiosis Law School (SLS) who meet the required standards in their Indian degree programmes will be able to apply for admission to the postgraduate programme at Birmingham Law School. The students will also be awarded special scholarships as part of the partnership, as well as enabling students to progress in their legal qualifications.
Through exchange agreements, the alliance will look for new possibilities for SIU undergraduate law students to spend time studying in Birmingham. In addition, legal specialists from Pune and Birmingham will collaborate on legal research initiatives.
“The University of Birmingham is a global civic university and we’re committed to forging meaningful education and research partnerships in India. Indian students occupy an important place in our global student community and our commitment to the country as a strategic partner”, Adam Tickell, Professor, commented.
“SLS Pune’s pathway programme is to explore research collaborations that will harness the potential of both universities” Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International University, commented.
