The University of Houston (UH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), reinforcing a five-year partnership aimed at fostering academic and research collaborations. The agreement, which includes an option for renewal in 2030, marks a significant step in expanding educational exchanges between the two institutions.

Under this collaboration, UH and DTU will jointly engage in research initiatives and academic programs. The partnership will facilitate the exchange of visiting scholars, who will contribute to ongoing research and academic discussions. Additionally, both institutions will share scholarly resources, including research papers, thesis indices, books, and academic journals.

Students from both universities will benefit from paid internships and cooperative education (co-op) programs, offering them hands-on experience in their respective fields. These opportunities will be hosted by the partner university, further enhancing practical learning and industry exposure.

The MOU was officially signed by UH Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Diane Z. Chase, UH Cullen College of Engineering Dean Pradeep Sharma, DTU Vice Chancellor Prateek Sharma, and DTU Dean of International Affairs Pravir Kumar.

Chase emphasized UH’s dedication to global collaborations, highlighting how partnerships with esteemed institutions like DTU contribute to academic excellence and community development. She expressed optimism about a long-standing and fruitful relationship between the two universities.

DTU’s Vice Chancellor Prateek Sharma noted that the agreement is expected to boost enrollment in UH’s Master’s programs, with a potential pathway for students to continue into PhD studies.

The latest MOU aligns with UH’s broader strategy to strengthen academic partnerships in India. In 2023, UH collaborated with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to promote Tamil language, literature, and cultural studies. Additionally, the university partnered with the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to develop a geoscience data repository, supporting research on India’s sedimentary basins and oil fields.

Further, UH’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has previously worked with the MGM Institute of Health Science in Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences to launch Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.

With this new agreement, UH continues to enhance its presence in India, fostering international knowledge exchange, research advancements, and greater opportunities for students.