About International Exchange Program
NEP 2020 (Chapter 12) recommends that every Higher Education Institution establish an Office for International Affairs to handle global collaborations, mobility, and international student services. UGC also emphasises having a structured, transparent and accountable system for internationalisation. In compliance with these national-level directions, it is proposed that Apex University establish the Apex University International Relations Cell (AIR-Cell). The University has already appointed Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Singh Rathore as the Dean – International Affairs to lead the establishment and operationalisation of AIR-Cell in a phased, cost-effective manner.
Vision of AIR-Cell
- To position Apex University as a globally connected institution that promotes meaningful international collaborations, supports international students, and enhances global exposure and opportunities for its faculty and students.
Mission of AIR-Cell
- Strengthen international visibility and partnerships of Apex University.
- Provide single-window support to international students and visitors.
- Facilitate outbound mobility for students and faculty in a cost-effective manner.
- Promote joint research, academic activities, and collaborative programmes.
- Ensure compliance, documentation, and transparent processes.
Detailed Objectives of the AIR-Cell
The Apex International Relations Cell (AIR-Cell) is dedicated to enhancing the global presence of Apex University through strategic international collaborations and academic partnerships. It aims to support international students and faculty by providing seamless coordination and guidance through a single-window system. The AIR-Cell also promotes global research initiatives, academic mobility, and transparent international engagement processes.
Develop the University’s internationalisation strategy aligned with NEP 2020 and UGC norms to strengthen global academic engagement.
Identify, approach, and establish long-term collaborations with reputed international universities and institutions.
Facilitate student mobility through short-term visits, summer and winter schools, internships, and virtual exchange programmes.
Support faculty mobility through invited lectures, joint workshops, international conferences, and visiting professorships.
Promote joint research clusters, collaborative projects, and co-authored publications with global academic partners.
Plan and enable dual and joint degree programmes in collaboration with international universities after due approvals.
Create and manage digital promotional materials including international webpages, brochures, and presentations.
Provide single-window support to international students covering admissions guidance, documentation, orientation, and campus support.
Handle documentation for MoUs/MoAs, visa and invitation letters, and ensure regulatory compliance processes.
Maintain data dashboards, annual reports, and KPI tracking to monitor internationalisation progress effectively.
Key Functions
Handling all international enquiries, proposals, and collaborations in a single-window system.
Coordinating MoUs/MoAs including drafting, vetting, approvals, monitoring, and renewals.
Maintaining a partner-university database and communication pipeline.
Organising international weeks, guest lectures, delegations, virtual events, cross-cultural activities.
Coordinating outbound student programmes including eligibility, selection, documentation, and orientation.
Supporting international students with hostel allocation, orientation, grievance handling, and mentoring.
Ensuring compliance (visa documentation, FRRO support, safety protocols, discrimination-free support).
Managing international outreach materials, website pages, and promotional content.
Preparing annual internationalisation report for Apex University.
