K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik is one of the premier engineering institutes in Maharashtra which offers valuable international exposure to students. The aspiring students toward higher education abroad are guided for their goals through structured activities. Apart from academics, institute builds good relationships with abroad universities and industries. These tie-ups gives opportunities to students as well as staff for study abroad, international internships, faculty and student exchange, and joint research activities. By promotion of global connections and cross-cultural learning experiences, the institute ensures that its students and staff are well-equipped to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
The International Facilitation Centre (IFC) of the institute plays an important role in guiding the students for higher education abroad. This centre provides personalized guidance to aspiring students in order to identify best academic programs and universities as per their strengths, interests, and requirements. Institute’s international alumni network is playing a vital role by guiding the students about academic culture, lifestyle, and social environment of various global study destinations. The institute is having a dedicated GRE and TOEFL examination centre exclusively useful for the students from North Maharashtra region which offers a convenient and accessible platform to appear for these internationally recognized tests.
The 25 students from various disciplines of our institute have successfully completed international internships in prominent industries from USA, Germany and Dubai. In continuation of it 15 more students will be undertaking international internships at Dubaiduring the present academic year. These involvements offer good hands-on training, international exposure and serving students to develop strong technical and professional expertise. Additionally, some students have got appointment offers from the industries as an outcome of these activities which has resulted in globally competitive careers.
Students who had completed their international internship at Dubai in 2024
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s) with renowned universities and companies from other countries has been initiated to create global opportunities for students and faculty members. These association aims to enable international internships, study abroad programs, faculty and student exchange programs and joint research initiatives. Prominent partnerships include associations with the School of Natural Science-Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, University of Zielona Góra, Poland and international industry partner Lumel Technologies from Poland. Through these premeditatedassociations, the institute continues to reinforce its academic and industry engagement globally by offering international exposure and learning experiences to students and staff.
MoU with Rishab Instruments/Lumel Group and Zeolina Gora University, Poland
World Education Fairs are also organized by the institute in partnership with representatives from foreign universities to mentor the students for study abroad. Through such fairs all-inclusive information on admission requirements, academic programs, fee structures, and scholarship opportunities from various abroad universities is disseminated to students to make up-to-date decisions about their international education plans.
World Education Fair 2025 at KKWIEER
Institute representatives often visit international destinations to discover potential associations with overseas universities, industries, and alumni. As a part of it, the institute has conducted effective alumni meetings in the countries such as the USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea, England, and UAE, strengthening worldwide networks and nurturing continued engagement with its global alumni community.
Alumni Meet at Berlin, Germany
Impact
The institute offers international exposure through international internships, collaborations with overseas universities and industries, and joint research opportunities to students as well as staff. Students are supported by individual mentoring, World Education Fairs, and arranging guidance sessions through an active alumni network in order to pursue higher education abroad. These initiatives boost the skills and open pathways to overseas placements and careers.
- Dr. Atulkumar S. Patil
- IFC Coordinator
- K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik
- Email: a.s.patil@kkwagh.edu.in
- Mobile: +91-9960841615