Foundation University hosts two representatives from O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), India

On September 15, 2025, Foundation University hosted two representatives from O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), India: Dr. Rahul Bhandari, Associate Professor of Business and Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement and Strategic Global Engagement, and Swapnil S. Bhosale, Assistant General Manager – Office of Rankings, Benchmarking & Institutional Transformation. Foundation University executives, including President Victor Vicente “Dean” Sinco, welcomed the guests into the Boardroom in order to discuss matters centering on academic collaboration and international engagement.

The meeting addressed various avenues for joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programs, and initiatives designed to advance the global standing of both universities through improved institutional rankings and visibility. These exploratory discussions are grounded in mutual interest and animated by a shared recognition of the importance of cross-border academic partnerships in shaping higher education.

JGU, an institution recognized for its focus on interdisciplinary education and global outreach, shares Foundation University’s vision of cultivating graduates who are both academically accomplished and socially responsible. The convergence of these priorities creates fertile ground for collaboration in areas such as innovation, research-driven learning, and mobility opportunities for students and faculty alike.

This initial engagement sets the stage for a sustained partnership, expanding FU’s academic programs with a stronger international dimensions, while also facilitating scholarly exchange and supporting both institutions’ commitment to preparing leaders who can respond to the challenges of a complex, interconnected world.