Building Strong Ties: HSE Expands Horizons of Educational Collaboration with India
Representatives from the HSE Institute of Education have visited leading Indian universities, including the University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and O.P. Jindal Global University, as well as several research centres. HSE staff gave guest lectures on the Russian education system, highlighting its features and opportunities for international students. The visit aimed to strengthen academic collaboration between the two countries.
The University of Delhi is a public university in Delhi and one of India’s most renowned and prestigious institutions, with 220,000 students. Founded in 1922, it operates two campuses, one in the north of the city and one in the south.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a public research university in Delhi. Established in 1969, it now has around 5,500 students, 550 faculty members, and comprises ten schools.
Founded in 2009, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is one of India’s largest universities, with 12 faculties and 12 research centres. JGU was ranked first among private universities in India by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. In 2020, it was recognised as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education of India.
The lecturers by Russian academics sparked significant interest among Indian colleagues and students, who actively engaged in discussions and shared their perspectives on educational processes.
A key part of the trip included meetings with university leadership and teachers, where participants discussed prospects for joint educational and research projects, academic exchange programmes, and opportunities for Indian students to study at HSE.
The visit to India marked a significant step in advancing the Institute of Education’s international initiatives and strengthening HSE's position in the global educational landscape. Evgeniy Terentev, the institute’s director, emphasised that the trip was a crucial phase in developing partnerships with leading Indian universities and expert centres. ‘The Indian education system is one of the largest and most dynamically developing in the world, and learning from its experience is essential for forming a global vision of processes in this field,’ he noted. Evgeniy Terentev also shared plans to establish an ‘education observatory’ at HSE’s Institute of Education. It will serve as a hub for accumulating educational research and expertise across BRICS countries. ‘The observatory will facilitate the study of best practices, promote collaborative research, and enable experience exchange between our countries. The visit to Delhi and productive meetings with Indian colleagues are important steps toward creating this centre,’ he added.
‘Higher education in India is not just a gateway to knowledge but also a doorway to a fascinating cultural world, where tradition and innovation intertwine as vibrantly as the saris on the streets,’ said Niyaz Gabdrakhmanov, Head of the HSE Laboratory for University Development. The HSE delegation visited education policy implementation centres and three distinguished universities, each reflecting the uniqueness of India’s educational landscape. ‘The University of Delhi, with its rich history and academic prestige, symbolises traditional education. O.P. Jindal Global University impresses with its modern approach and emphasis on the globalisation of knowledge. Jawaharlal Nehru University is renowned for its active intellectual environment focused on deep research and social transformation,’ Niyaz Gabdrakhmanov explained.
Maksim Nikitin, an expert at the Institute of Education, was struck by the openness of Indian colleagues to international collaboration. ‘Our goal is to build strong ties that will benefit both Russian and Indian education,’ he concluded.
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