Global Pathways Institute commences international undergraduate program in India.

A ONE–OF–A-KIND INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY PROGRAM OPENS DOORS TO 

12^TH GRADE STUDENTS IN INDIA

Global Pathways Institute (GPI) offers the first two years of an international undergraduate program in India.

Global Pathways Institute, in alliance with Arcadia University, US, offers Indian students a pathway to the best international undergraduate education.

Global Pathways Institute is an initiative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State, U.S.,(federal state) along with educationist, SujayJairaj, Trustee of Narsee Monjee Educational Trust.

It is an MSA accredited institution (http://www.middlestates.org/) that introduces a unique Pathway Program, which will allow students to complete two years – of the four-year undergraduate degree course in India, and the next two years in any Arcadia university or their affiliated institutions in the United States.

 Undergraduate program structure:

The first two years: This is called the Undergraduate Curricula Programme (freshman and sophomore year). The students will receive an official Arcadia University transcript (marksheet) for the courses taken reflecting their credits earned

Last two years: Students have the opportunity to complete their undergraduate degree at Arcadia University in the US campus in Glenside, Pa., or from any other university in the United States. While the partner universities offer guaranteed admission in the 3^rdyear, admission to other universities (4000 plus colleges and universities) depends on the academic performance of the student.

Partner Universities:

Drexel University, Lafayette College, Villanova University, Millersville University, Duquesne University,University of Sciences, Wilson College,Chatham University,etc.

Currently, in India, there are many twinning programs, where the transfer is to the partner university. However, this is the first pathway program where a wide array of universities are available for transfer. 

Application Criteria 

Any student who has completed the equivalent of their XII Grade (A-Level / IBDP / ISC or 12^th Grade equivalent) can apply. International school students do not need a TOEFL test.

LAUNCH OF GPI

Talking at the launch of Global Pathways Institute, Wilfred H. Muskens, Deputy Secretary for International Business Development, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED), said, “We believe India is one of the most important markets in the world with regards to higher education. Pennsylvania and India have a long history – 13 years ago, we were the first US state to open a trade office in India.”

Speaking about how it will benefit Indian students, Ms. Monica Mehta, Advisory Board member of GPI, who has already run a successful pathway program in Sri Lanka, since 2003, said, “This is India’s first MSA accredited undergraduate pathway program that offers students flexibility, affordability and transfer to the US and foreign universities. Students can choose any major, any degree or any pathway that they want in the US after spending one-two years in Global Pathways Institute. We have partnered with Arcadia because they are a pioneer in globalizing education. They were the perfect partner to sign an alliance with.”

Talking about this association, Dr. Nicolette De Ville Christensen, President of Arcadia University, said, “At Arcadia, we are looking for a big exchange of students. Going forward, we are looking at students from Arcadia too to come here. In India, they will have all the opportunities that any Arcadia student in the US has. So it will be a global education and infusion of cultures in the true sense of the word.”

Elaborating about the future plans, Wilfred H. Muskens, said, “We have signed seven agreements with major schools and universities across India – Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. It is a two-way street. Indian students are very smart, intelligent and motivated. We want students from Pennsylvania to benefit from an experience in India. US students adjusting to Indian culture is going to be tougher, but we want our students to be more globally competent like Indian students are.”