Presentation by ICAS Manipal University at University Guidance Conference-2016

1. Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 1
Affordability of International Under-graduate
STEM Education
Dr. Radhakrishna S. Aithal
Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences
Manipal University, MANIPAL, Karnataka
rs.aithal@manipal.edu

2. 2Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 2
 Overview of STEM Education
 Significance/Relevance of STEM Education in facing the challenges of global competitiveness
 Focus on International Higher Education – the present trend in India
 Cost v/s quality of higher education abroad
 International Twinning Program – an opportunity to promote STEM Education at Under-graduate
level
 Twinning program in Engineering – A Success Story
 The pros & cons of Twinning Engineering Education
Scope of Presentation

3. 3Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 3
An interdisciplinary approach to learning where rigorous academic concepts are
coupled with real-world lessons.
Integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics into a cohesive
learning paradigm based on real-world applications
STEM
Education
Teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real time problem
solving.
Overview of STEM Education

4. 4Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 4
Aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning and collaboration skills.
The skills obtained through STEM education can be applied to any number of
careers.
STEM
Education
One can become the catalyst to spark his imagination to strive for innovation and
positive advancement and change.
Overview of STEM Education (Contd.)

5. 5Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 5
In order to face the challenges of global competitiveness, the teaching-learning
methodologies used in the higher education institutions must be modern and innovative to
make them to be considered as ‘world class.’
World class professionals are those who adopt creativity, innovation and continuous
learning as the success tools to reach their goals and who keep pace with the
knowledge explosion taking place around them and constantly update their skill sets
and competencies.
To produce such world class professionals, one of the tools is STEM Education!
Significance of STEM Education

6. 6Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 6
It’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to
solve tough problems of everyday life.
Students must be prepared for any path they choose in life, whether it is directly into a
STEM career or studying a specialized STEM field in college/university
“It is an approach to the world, a critical way to understand and explore and engage with the
world, and then have the capacity to change that world”
Significance of STEM Education (Contd.)

7. 7Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 7
It is estimated that by 2018, 8.65 million employees in STEM-related jobs will be needed,
globally!
The average advertised starting salary for entry-level STEM jobs is 25 percent higher
than jobs in the non-STEM fields
Problem-solving and developing quick and cost-effective solutions on the go are what
industry is seeking in the next-generation workforce.
Significance of STEM Education(Contd.)

8. 8Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 8
25 percent of high-tech startups in the U.S. were founded by
immigrants/international students completing their higher education there.
Educating the best and brightest international students in STEM fields is
also a major priority for the United States / UK / Germany.
GoI Initiatives: Twinning programs / Study
abroad programs / Student Exchange
programs
Ethnically, Asian students have historically
displayed the highest level of interest in the
STEM fields, since 2001
Focus on International Higher Education

9. 9Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 9
Country Annual Course Fee
(public/govt.)
Annual Course
Fee (private)
Annual Living Cost
USA 10000 to 20000 20000 to 30000 10000 to 15000
Australia 12000 to 22000 22000 to 32000 12000 to 18000
UK 10000 to 20000 20000 to 30000 18000 to 22000
Germany 500 to 600 1000 to 1200 10000 to 12000
Canada 8000 to 10000 10000 to 25000 8000 to 12000
India 600 to 900 1500 to 4000 1000 to 3000
Approx. Cost of Technical Education in Some Countries
(All Data in US $)

10. 10Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 10
 Shift from exam centric education system to learning centric model practiced abroad
 Enhanced Industry Internships, Industry based projects
 More hands on experience, more practical exposure to cutting-edge technologies
 Better personal attention, total personality development
 Updated state-of-the-art facilities, keeping abreast of latest technical know-how
 Better guidance & smooth transition to further studies (PG/Research)
 Preparing to face the challenges of global competitiveness – Lucrative job opportunities
Quality Aspects of Technical Education Abroad

11. 11Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 11
Twinning Program: A golden opportunity to get exposed to STEM education
abroad at UG/PG level – An Economic Model, promoted affordability!
Advantage of cross-cultural, socio-economical exchanges
Smooth transition between education systems – better understanding of country
specific learning models
International Twinning Program & STEM Education

12. 12Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 12
International Twinning Program & STEM Education (Contd.)

13. 13Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 13
International students make up more than half of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) advanced degrees earned at US/Australian colleges and universities.
Computer Systems Networking
and Telecommunications
Computer and Information
Systems Security
Multimedia and Information
Resources Design
Data Modeling/Warehousing and
Database Administration
Mechatronics and Automation
Military Technologies and Applied
Sciences and many more……..
International Education & STEM Fields
Some Prospective STEM Majors in UG Degrees

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International Student Mobility Trends
Rank Place of Origin 2013/14 2014/15 % of Total % Change
WORLD TOTAL 8,86,052 9,74,926 100 10
1 China 2,74,439 3,04,040 31.2 10.8
2 India 1,02,673 1,32,888 13.6 29.4
3 South Korea 68,047 63,710 6.5 - 6.4
 India has definitely announced itself as the biggest player among origin countries, after China.
 India’s numbers have been a bit of a see-saw, but 13% growth in 2014, and now clocking even higher rate of
17.8% - this is the second year in a row that India’s rate has been higher than China.
Source: (Open Source Data-Leading Places of Origin)

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 US growing at 10%-plus on 886,000 student strength. Only New Zealand, whose market is less than 10% of
US, has a higher growth rate than US.
 In US alone, nearly 45% of international students are either Chinese or Indians. That’s almost half the
market.
Source: (Indian Students Mobility Report-2016 ; MM Advisory Services)
Top 5 favourite Destination Countries for International Students

16. Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 16
International
Engineering
Twinning
Program

17. 17Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 17
A unique program where the students spend the first two years in ICAS, Manipal University and the
following two years in a university abroad, of their choice (degree offered by foreign university).
International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS), Manipal; affiliated to Manipal
University started International Engineering Twinning Program in the year 1994.
Over the years, ICAS has partnered with 39
prestigious universities across USA, UK,
France, Germany, Canada, Australia and
Malaysia and collaborated with another 70+
universities of repute.
Made possible by adopting the high quality
curriculum, teaching and evaluation
methodologies
Twinning program in Engineering- A Success Story

18. Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 18
• Architecture
• Automotive/Automobile
• Aviation/ Aerospace
• Biomedical
• Chemical
• Civil
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics
• Electronics and Communications
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Industrial Production
• Mechanical
• Mechatronics
Streams Offered at ICAS

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• An internationally recognized degree with rich exposure to global teaching methodologies and
laboratory facilities
• Exposure to STEM Education and global engineering standards, leading to successful professional
career
• Opportunities for paid internships/scholarships abroad for bright students
• Partnerships with 39 premier institutes in USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, France and
Germany
• Easy acceptance of credit transfers – enhanced & eased further study opportunities
• Industrial training, Industry based project works facilitated – global internship/job opportunities
Engineering Twinning program at ICAS – Benefits
International Engineering Degree
World Renowned Partner Universities

20. Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 20
• Delegates from international partner universities visit Manipal for student counselling and
guidance regularly
• The interaction provides students to have a better understanding of the destination university,
the education system, the faculty and other requirements
• Since the first two years of the program is conducted in India, students save up to 40% of the
total cost
Engineering Twinning program at ICAS – Benefits (Contd.)
Face to Face interaction with International University Delegates
Affordable Education

21. Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 21
• Credit transfer system at par with international standards and are accepted in over 100
premier institutes/universities across the world
• The credits gained in the first two years of the course at Manipal are equivalent to international
university credits
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• Students can change their branch/stream after 1st semester or in the university abroad, during
credit transfer
Engineering Twinning program at ICAS – Benefits (Contd.)
Flexibility
Credit Transfer
Facility

22. 22Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S Aithal, Director, International Centre for Applied Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 22
Educating the promising young minds to excel in academic and professional
careers!
Holistic Education at affordable but additional cost!
Survival of the Fittest – Performance, the key to success!
Broad based, multicultural, multi-disciplinary studies with multi-avenues to
prosper!
Readiness to adapt to changing teaching-evaluation methodologies
Positive mindset to face the challenges during the transition of academic
career.
Pros & Cons of Twinning Engineering Education

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