Coimbatore Institute of Technology

Coimbatore Institute of Technology was established in the year 1956 and is one of the most reputed and prestigious Educational Institution in South India. The Institute is backed by world class research and development and attained
autonomous status in 1987 and is affiliated to the Anna University, The Institute has the services of competent and qualified faculty and visionary management to enhance the quality of education at all levels and maintain its position in the emerging globalization.

There are 7 undergraduate programmes and 11 postgraduate programmes in engineering and 10 research programmes in different disciplines of science and engineering leading to Ph.D degree. All the Departments are well equipped to meet the needs of the latest technological trends and international standards. The Institute functions in collaboration with reputed Colleges and Universities abroad in cutting edge technologies. Experts are invited from various countries to the Institute for interaction and exchange of expertise. National and International conferences, symposia and workshops in different fields of science, engineering and technology are being organized regularly to update and keep in step with the rapid growth of science and technology.

Bergen University College, Bergen, NORWAY

Bergen University College is a state Educational and Research Institution and offers a broad range of high quality Bachelor and Masters Programmes directed towards specific professions in society. With 7000 students and 700 academic and administrative staff, Bergen University College is one of the leading Institutions of higher education in Norway. It comprises 3 faculties, each with individual character, based on strong professional traditions. The Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences provide the core of the academic structure and offer a wide range of
Bachelor and Masters Programmes. Faculty of Engineering provides education in 12 different disciplines of engineering. Strategic R&D activities are organized in programmes to promote high quality research in the areas which are strategically
important.

Bergen University College is engaged in National and International collaboration in order to enhance the quality and relevance of study programmes, research and development projects. The international cooperation with Educational Institutions
is of great value and Bergen University College has established formal partnerships with Institutions worldwide.

Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), NORWAY

Founded in 1948, IFE is an International Research Institute for energy and nuclear technology. IFE's mandate is to undertake research and development on an ideal basis and for the benefit of society, within the energy and petroleum sector, and to carry out assignments in the field of nuclear technology for the nation.

University of Bergen, NORWAY

The University of Bergen is a young, modern university. Most of its premises are concentrated in the heart of the city of Bergen. There are about 14,500 students enrolled, and 3,200 faculty and staff. The University's academic landscape is characterised by its great variety and breadth. Six faculties cover most of the traditional university disciplines. Within the faculties are included 60 different specialised departments, centres and institutes

University of Oslo, Norway

With 6,000 staff and 27,000 students and 4 Nobel Laureates, the University of Oslo is the leading institution of research and higher education in Norway. Founded in 1811, it is the Norway's oldest and largest university offering worldclass research and learning experience.

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

The University of Exeter is a public research university located in south west England, United Kingdom. The university was founded and received its Royal Charter in 1955. The university has three campuses: Streatham; St Luke's (both of which are in Exeter); and Tremough in Cornwall. The University is centered in the city of Exeter, Devon, where it is the principal higher education institution. The University of Exeter has been named the Sunday Times University of the year 2013 and was the Times Higher Education University of the year 2007. Exter has maintained a top ten position in the national students survey. In 2011, it was regarded as one of the top 12 elite universities in the United Kingdom, and has been consistently ranked as one of the top ten UK universities in recent years.

About Coimbatore

Also known as Kovai, Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu state and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgiris, it is known for its pleasant and salubrious climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprises. Cotton textiles, electric motors, pumps, automobile spares, iron, steel and aluminium castings are the major exports from Coimbatore. With the ongoing Tidal Park project and setting up of IT center by many multinational companies, this city is also fast emerging as an IT hub. Coimbatore, with 6 Universities, about 35 Engineering colleges, 3 Medical colleges, and an Air Force Administrative College, a Forest College, a Law College and more than 75 Arts and Science Colleges is a center for higher learning. The city is well connected not only by road and rail but also by air.