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 University of Leicester (Leicester) and The Apollo University (TAU), a part of the Apollo Hospitals Group, have initiated a programme partnership. It launches a computer science programme wherein students commence their studies with two years at TAU in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, before progressing to their final year and graduation at the University of Leicester, UK.
The MoU outlined a collaborative vision in healthcare management, healthcare, and data science, leveraging research and educational opportunities to harness the potential of artificial intelligence and address global healthcare challenges and skills shortages in both the UK and India.
TAU and University of Leicester aim to prepare 120 students for the first cohort, with the curriculum jointly mapped between the two universities. Students who achieve a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry, and mathematics during their Intermediate or diploma studies, and successfully complete Class 12 or its equivalent with these subjects as majors from a recognized Board are eligible to apply for the programme.
Upon successful completion of their studies at TAU, students have the opportunity to select from computer science programme specializing in artificial intelligence, data science, or software engineering at Leicester. Further it provides students with the option to pursue a one-year master’s degree in their chosen discipline. Post course completion, students who are eligible will also have access to placement opportunities and post-study work visas in the UK.
Professor Henrietta O’Connor, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester, said: “We were recently awarded the highest possible rating of overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework for the experience and outcomes we deliver for students and this accolade, alongside our top 30 result in analysis of the Research Excellence Framework, shows the University of Leicester is a world-leading research-intensive University with the power to create graduates and staff members who drive world change. It is very exciting to harness this power through our alliance with Apollo and a global degree programme that could transform the healthcare of the future.”
Professor Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor, The Apollo University said: "Being at the forefront of healthcare transformation, this partnership goes beyond academic boundaries. It is about creating pathways for students that transcend geographical constraints, allowing them to absorb the best of both institutions and work towards advancing global health.”
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