Agreement with Symbiosis International in India Signed

The University of Scranton and Symbiosis International, a top-ranked, "Deemed University" in India, have signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow for the future development of exchange programs for faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as possible joint research projects and curricular and education programs. The University Grants Commission in India grants "Deemed University" status to high-performing educational institutions and research organizations that meet specific criteria.

An internationally recognized, multi-disciplinary university, Symbiosis International attracts students from more than 85 countries.

The memorandum of understanding between Scranton and Symbiosis International commonly sets into motion the future development of exchange programs for faculty for conducting jointly organized courses or scholarly research, and administrative staff for training courses. The agreement also allows for future undergraduate and graduate students exchange programs for education or internships, with the possibility of developing joint educational programs and curriculum, including programs that would award double-diplomas from both schools.

Symbiosis International has campuses in six cities in India, with a planned campus in Dubai, U.A.E., in the future. Founded in 1971, Symbiosis International University is a private institution built on the principles of Vedic thought, promoting the idea of "World as One Family." The university provides high-quality education and fostering international understanding. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India has awarded it an "A++" grade. Internationally, the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed Symbiosis International 140th globally and sixth in India in business and management studies; 389th globally and 10th in India in social sciences and management; and in the 551-600 grouping globally and 12th in India in computer science and information systems. This memorandum of understanding will mark a significant collaboration with Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, which is a constituent of Symbiosis International University and is AACSB accredited with the Financial Times - Master in Management rank of 76th Globally and 8th in India in the year 2024.

The University of Scranton has been consistently ranked among the top colleges in the U.S., including being ranked by U.S. News in the top 10 "Best Regional Universities in the North" for 30 consecutive years.