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AHMEDABAD: Students from strife-torn Afghanistan have zeroed in on Gujarat University as their second home, at least for their academics.
GU is now working on a proposal to begin a foundation course in four subjects including English, Maths and Physics for 100-odd students from Afghanistan. This course will prepare them for pursuing under-graduate courses at GU later.
The students will come to GU as part of special scheme by the Prime Minister's Office and will be sponsored by the centre. Students who have completed their higher secondary schooling with good grades, effectively showcasing their academic brilliance and now want to pursue higher education are selected under this scheme.
"We are working on the proposal. Top priority is to work out the logistics needed to provide residential facilities to these students. Once they complete the foundation course, they will then be offered admission in BA, BCom, BSc, BBA and BCA courses in various colleges", vice chancellor of GU Parimal Trivedi said.
The students are expected to arrive on the GU campus by September. They will first undergo a nine-month foundation course. After that they shall be allowed to take admission into under-graduate courses of their choice.
Trivedi added: "The Afghanistan government had offered 1,000 students for admission in under-graduate courses but owing to logistics problems, only 100 could be accommodated. Expenses incurred for each student will be Rs 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh per annum. While hostel facilities and food will be provided by GU, security shall be provided by the central government."
Officials in GU said that last year, 77 students from Afghanistan enrolled in various under-graduate courses in GU colleges. GU has been getting students from Afghanistan for the last three years. While most of these students are bright, many face difficulty as their level of education is not at par with local students. This could be because of the disruptions in their education due to living in areas of constant conflict where terror remains a constant shadow.
"Most of the students now say that there is comparative peace back home because of which they have been able to venture outside their homes to seek higher education opportunities. The foundation course would be of great help to students who will be able to build on their basics, especially spoken and written English, before they start pursuing higher studies"' Neerja Arun, coordinator of the study abroad programme of GU said.
Arun said that last year 179 students from abroad had come to study in GU colleges from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Belgium, Yemen and Iraq.
Foundation course for Afghan students at GU - The Times of India
GU is now working on a proposal to begin a foundation course in four subjects including English, Maths and Physics for 100-odd students from Afghanistan. This course will prepare them for pursuing under-graduate courses at GU later.
The students will come to GU as part of special scheme by the Prime Minister's Office and will be sponsored by the centre. Students who have completed their higher secondary schooling with good grades, effectively showcasing their academic brilliance and now want to pursue higher education are selected under this scheme.
"We are working on the proposal. Top priority is to work out the logistics needed to provide residential facilities to these students. Once they complete the foundation course, they will then be offered admission in BA, BCom, BSc, BBA and BCA courses in various colleges", vice chancellor of GU Parimal Trivedi said.
The students are expected to arrive on the GU campus by September. They will first undergo a nine-month foundation course. After that they shall be allowed to take admission into under-graduate courses of their choice.
Trivedi added: "The Afghanistan government had offered 1,000 students for admission in under-graduate courses but owing to logistics problems, only 100 could be accommodated. Expenses incurred for each student will be Rs 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh per annum. While hostel facilities and food will be provided by GU, security shall be provided by the central government."
Officials in GU said that last year, 77 students from Afghanistan enrolled in various under-graduate courses in GU colleges. GU has been getting students from Afghanistan for the last three years. While most of these students are bright, many face difficulty as their level of education is not at par with local students. This could be because of the disruptions in their education due to living in areas of constant conflict where terror remains a constant shadow.
"Most of the students now say that there is comparative peace back home because of which they have been able to venture outside their homes to seek higher education opportunities. The foundation course would be of great help to students who will be able to build on their basics, especially spoken and written English, before they start pursuing higher studies"' Neerja Arun, coordinator of the study abroad programme of GU said.
Arun said that last year 179 students from abroad had come to study in GU colleges from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Belgium, Yemen and Iraq.
Foundation course for Afghan students at GU - The Times of India
