Punjab emerging as new international education hub

Punjab is now emerging as an international hub in education and training, as it is opening new avenues for students from foreign countries.

By Karan Kapoor

Ludhiana, Sept. 17 : Punjab is now emerging as an international hub in education and training, as it is opening new avenues for students from foreign countries.

The prime example is the Punjab College of Technical Education, which has recently signed a MoU with Limpopo Province of South Africa and has 32 students from African countries on its roll.

With its luxurious and extravagant infrastructure, the Institute is being guided by experienced and highly motivated faculty.One among the top B Schools of the country, it also offers the best in management and information technology.

"Education in India is very reasonable. So for Africans, there are only few options. In Europe and USA, education is very expensive. So, India is a better option," said Dr. K N S Kang, Director of the institute.

The college offers MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA and Ph. D. courses that help foreign students to carve a great career back home. Six students have passed out of the college and are doing well in South Africa.

The college has three faculty members from the South African countries, who teach accounts, management, communication and organisation behaviour courses.

More private and government institutions are providing excellent education in a world-class ambience suitable to foreign students.

Tinashe Caleb, a student from Zimbabwe said: "I wanted a different place to study. All were going to Australia, America and Britain, but I wanted something different. So I came to India."

Lola alois, a student from Tanzania, East Africa, said: "If you read about India, Punjab is the best place to be. The people in Punjab understand the needs of a foreigner. That is the reason why I decided to come."

ANI