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Study in India Program

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Introduction

Director: Dr. Aparna Rayaprol

The University's Study in India Program (SIP), which began in 1998 with only 8 students, has considerably expanded in recent years. There were 146 participants in different programs during 2007-08 academic year. The number was 167 in 2006-2007.

SIP is an interdisciplinary initiative, emphasizing heritage, continuity and change in India . The unique aspect of SIP has been that the students' interests have been given primary attention. One-on-one counseling on e-mail, contact prior to arrival, meeting after arrival provided by the SIP faculty and program assistants, lead to a good match between students' preferences and the courses they take. In some cases, independent studies are devised for SIP students.

Courses that have been taken by SIP students include Indian Diaspora, Women's Studies, Folk Culture Studies, Religious Studies, Indian Philosophy, Indian Dance, Indian Music, Indian Cinema, Art, Literature, Indian Politics and Foreign Policy, Linguistics, Communication Technologies, Anthropology, Indian History, Mathematics, etc. Basic and advanced language courses like Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit, and other Indian languages are also offered. There is growing interest in different science courses as well.

All these courses can be classified under five heads:

  • Regular University courses in different schools involving lectures, seminars, assignments and examinations.
    SIP courses, especially designed for foreign students.
  • Independent/directed study where a faculty member supervises readings, field study, and research focused on some topic.
  • Courses involving practice/performance, e.g. Indian Classical Dance, Theatre, Sitar, Painting, Sculpture, etc.
  • Non-credit courses such as Yoga, Tabla, Kathak, etc.

 

Why join SIP at UoH?

  • It is the only comprehensive study abroad program in India
  • Internationally acclaimed faculty, many of whom have teaching and research experience abroad.
  • The modular structure of a rigorous and flexible semester-based program.
  • Economical and variable tuition fee, related to the credits earned by the students.
  • Credits are transferred to the students' institutions, if we have an agreement. In other cases, a student is given the transcript directly.
  • A fully computerized library (the first of its kind in India ).
  • Email/Internet facilities.
  • A diverse campus, with international students and Indians from different parts of the country.
  • A pollution-free, nature-rich campus of over 2000 acres.
  • A secure, hygienic and modern International Students' Hostel, the Tagore International House, on the campus.

 

Our Collaborators

The University of Hyderabad's Study in India Program (SIP) currently has agreements with the following institutions:

  • University of Pittsburgh
    (Contact Person: Mr. Jeffrey R. Whitehead This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • University of California's Education Abroad Program (UCEAP), all campuses of UC
    (Contact Person: Ms. Melody L. Knutson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), with about 200 member institutions.
    (Contact Person: Mr. Daniel Olds This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • Nordic Center India (NCI): 22 universities from Nordic countries.
     (Contact Person: Dr. Christabel Royan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
    (Contact Person: Ms. Kimberley Bone This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ms. Teresa Finis This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • South Dakota State University
    (Contact Person: Prof. Karl Schmidt This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    (Contact Person: Mr. Tom Martinek, Jr. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • Missouri Southern State University
    (Contact Person: Prof. Chad Stebbins This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
    (Contact Person: Ms. Rosemary Livingstone This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
    (Contact Person: Ms. Lori Naber This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
    (Contact Person: Ms. Lisa Karz, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )
  • Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA
    (Contact Person: Dr. David J. Keitges This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

 

Who Can Join?

The program is aimed at overseas students who have proficiency in English and meet the special prerequisites of the courses desired. The following can approach SIP:

  • Universities and their International Studies divisions or Study Abroad Programs.
  • Heads of Academic Programs, Disciplines, or Departments of Universities.
  • Institutions with a South Asia/Area Studies Program.
  • Higher education institutes or Councils of International Education.
  • NRI groups or associations.
  • Trade or business delegations or groups (for short-term courses).
  • Individual students after meeting the requirements of SIP.

 

DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AT SIP

Semester Programs

The Fall semester runs from late July till the end of November, and the Spring Semester from early January till early May. 12 to 20 credits (3-5 courses) can be taken by students in a semester. They can take some of the regular courses offered to the students of the University of Hyderabad and interact with Indian students in a classroom setting.

Summer Programs

It is a six-weeks' program, which runs from the second week of June till the third week of July. Students normally take from 6 to 9 credits (2-3 courses). The courses are specially designed for the SIP students.

Faculty Seminars

With effect from the year 2000, SIP has also been offering faculty development seminars during the first two weeks of August. The seminars include several site visits as well as a series of lectures on Indian society, history and culture by prominent academics. There is also scope for discussions between visiting faculty and UoH faculty. This program is intended in part to assist foreign universities to expand the Indian components of their own academic programs. The faculty seminar typically enrolls about 10-15 college/university teachers. For information, contact SIP or Prof. Karl Schmidt This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Courses

Students of the semester program can choose the following type of courses:

  1. Regular courses of the university, along with other Indian students. Please find a broad list of the courses offered by different departments/schools.
  2. SIP courses offered exclusively for foreign students, if three or more students opt for such a course. The courses on Indian languages -- Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Sanskrit, etc. -- are examples of SIP courses. The other courses which have been of interest to SIP students in the past are: Kuchipudi Dance, Indian Philosophy, Indian Folk Culture, etc. 
  3. Independent/Directed study where a faculty member supervises readings, field study and/or research focused on a topic. A few examples of such courses taken by the students in the past are: Pearl Market in Hyderabad , Dalit Women and Water Rights, Organic Farming and Environment, etc.
  4. Courses for Summer Program are designed primarily for foreign students. Most of them fall in the categories (b) and (c) mentioned above. Courses as per the specific needs of an institution can also be designed. The examples of such courses are: Contemporary India offered for students from University of Pittsburgh and Nordic Centre in India as well as Media and Development for University of San Francisco and Pace University, New York

 

Contact Us

SIP Management Committee

Dr. Aparna Rayaprol
Director, Study in India Program (SIP)
Department of Sociology
University of Hyderabad
Prof. C. R. Road
Hyderabad-500 046, India.
Tel: 91-40-23012910 & 23133260 (Office)
(Res) 91-40-23000973
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Program Coordinators

Prof. Chakravarthy Bhagavati
Department of Computer & Information Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23134056 (Office)
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Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra Assistant Professor,
Centre for Study of Indian Diaspora,
School of Social Sciences,
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-2313 3043 (Office)
Mobile: 9951156700
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Dr. Kanchan K. Malik
Department of Communication
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23135501 (Office)
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Prof. Musti J. Swamy
Member,
Management Committee, SIP
School of Chemistry
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23011071 & 23134807 (Office)
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Prof. V. Venkataramana
Member,
Management Committee, SIP &
Dean, School of Management Studies
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23011091 & 23135000 (Office)
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Prof. Tutun Mukherjee Member,Management Committee, SIP &
Head, Centre for Comparative Literature
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23133352 (Office)
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Prof. Manjula Sritharan
Member, Management Committee, SIP &
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23134700 (Office)
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Office Staff

Mr. J.V. Dilip Kumar
Section Officer
Study in India Program
University of Hyderabad
Tel: 91-40-23010194 & 23132806 (Office)
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Ms. A. Prasanna Lakshmi
Personal Assistant
Study in India Program
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad - 500046 (Andhra Pradesh)
Tel: 91-40-23132808
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