Manipal Education introduces International Engineering Twinning Programs that saves 45% Tuition Fees

April 23, 2009 - PRLog -- Manipal- India: The international Centre of Applied Sciences (ICAS) is a unique initiative by the Manipal Education – one of India’s best education services provider that makes international Education accessible and affordable to all
ICAS provides a unique four year twinning program in Engineering Sciences whereby the students pursue the first two years of the program (Freshman and sophomore years) at Manipal, India and the subsequent years in an International affiliate partner universities in USA, UK or Australia. After completing the program, the ensuing Engineering Degree is provided by the International partner university.
ICAS not only facilitates an international engineering degree, but also ensures that student has more choices of disciplines, University choice supported by world class infrastructure, renowned faculty, Facilities & international curriculum.

Till date over 900 students have successfully completed their engineering degrees from renowned Top Class Institutions like John Hopkins, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Michigan Tech, UCLA, University of Illinois and other 14 partner universities.
ICAS is beneficial to all aspiring engineering students as it provides a wide choice of institutions, Engineering discipline, international exposure at very affordable cost. This is because the students would pay a relatively nominal fee during their first two years of their program in Manipal - India.  The first two years cost just about 10,000 to 12,000 USD – thereby saving over 40% of the Tuition fee cost viz a viz An International University
Advantages of ICAS Twinning Program
1)   International Engineering Degree from World renowned institutions
2)   Savings of over 60% in tuition fees
3)   Credit Transfer facility to world renowned Universities
4)   A wide range disciplines to choose from
5)   International Exposure
6)   Globally accepted curriculum
7)   Over 14 International Universities to choose from
8)   Paid internship in USA, UK &  Australia
9)   No Entrance Exam
10)   World class faculty, infrastructure and facilities

Engineering Disciplines Available for ICAS students: Engineering disciplines Offered: Architecture, Automotive , Aviation/Aerospace , Biomedical , Chemical , Civil/Construction , Computer/Software , Electrical and Electronics , Electronics and Communication, Environmental Sciences, Industrial / Manufacturing , Material Science, Metallurgical , Mechanical , Mechatronics

Partner Universities
USA : Andrews University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Michigan Technological University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Russ College of Engineering, St. Cloud State University, University of Missouri  and North Dakota State University

United Kingdom: City University, London, Lancaster University, Sheffield Hallam University & University of Leicester

AUSTRALIA: Deakin University, University of Queensland (UQ) & University of New South Wales

Besides the partner universities a student can choose to pursue his/ her engineering program in not partner universities through credit transfer systems.


Eligibility:
•   Pass 10+2 (CBSE, ICSE, ‘A’ Levels, IB, HSC, OSSD, American High School Diploma or equivalent examination) and should have completed 17 years of age
•   Minimum of 60% marks or ‘C’ grade.
•   English, Physics, Mathematics with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Computer Science or Biology as optional subjects.
•   There is no entrance exam for the program, and admissions are provided on a first come first serve basis.

Admissions are now open for ICAS Engineering Twinning program. Limited seats. Apply Now

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One of the largest education services provider in India, Manipal Education has over 125,000 students from over 54 countries., of which about 25,000 students study at its india & overseas campuses; while over 100,000 students undertake distance education.