Auckland University, Amrita University to offer dual degree in CSE; students to get post-study work visa

NEW DELHI: The University of Auckland (UoA) and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University will offer a dual degree programme in computer science and engineering (CSE). Students will be able to earn two degrees and have an international exposure. Indian students will get a post-study work visa in New Zealand upon completion of course.

The programme will empower students from both countries to earn two degrees, a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham followed by a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science or Master of Data Science (MDataSci) from the University of Auckland.

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Scholarships up to $20,000 towards tuition fees will also be provided to deserving students applying for a dual degree programme. This financial support will help strengthen the educational ties between New Zealand and India, the Amrita University said in a statement.

The universities said the dual-degree programme will also offer students to do an industry-based internship and an exposure to world-class research opportunities.

Dual-degree programme in CSE

The dual degree programme aims to provide students with a global learning experience by combining the expertise and resources from both universities. Students will get guidance from the faculties of both universities and can engage in interdisciplinary studies, have a broader perspective, and develop new skills in the field of computer science, the joint statement read.

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John Hosking, dean of Science, at the University of Auckland, said: “The University of Auckland’s collaboration with Amrita University, one of the renowned institutes of India, strengthens our commitment to offering a powerful combination of academic excellence and a pathway for students to become global citizens. The dual degree programme will offer prospective students an opportunity to study in two culturally vibrant countries-New Zealand and India.”

Amrita University and the University of Auckland both hold leading positions in THE University Impact Rankings that evaluate global universities on their performance relative to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The collaboration between us will generate significant synergies, bolstering our joint endeavors towards realizing the SDGs,” the Auckland University dean added.