INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DIVISION

Central University of Punjab (Established vide an Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament) City Campus, Mansa Road, Bathinda 151 001 | Website: www.cup.ac.in

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DIVISION

VISION

We inspire for innovation and excellence, and producing finest human beings for nurturing global

societies by shaping highest quality scientific minds engaged in eternal quest for infinite knowledge

and solving problems of mankind.

MISSION

We create a vibrant culture integrating world-class education and cutting edge research with a

focus on higher learning for foreign youth and provide congenial environment to create knowledge

and develop skills relevant to global needs

OBJECTIVES

To coordinate different activities such as students and faculty exchange, visits abroad,

international students admission and welfare and academic collaborations with international

organizations

To promote relationships between foreign universities, institutions and CUPB and to define

the scope of relationships through appropriate Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).

To invite outstanding Scientists/academicians for interactions, exchange of ideas and

creation of knowledge.

To partner with globally well-known universities and research institutes to enhance

collaborative research.

To promote exchange programmes for students through Student Exchange Agreements

with partner institutions for development of friendship and exchange of cultures. .

To interface with embassies and consulates of various countries to increase educational

and cultural linkages between organizations in the foreign countries and CUPB.

PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY

The Central University of Punjab at Bathinda, established through an Act of Parliament in

2009, Government of India, is amongst the fastest growing newly established central

universities of the country. The University is accredited with 'A' grade from NAAC. The

Central University of Punjab is the youngest university that has secured 95th position in the

top 100 institutions in the University category & 1st amongst New Central Universities in

the MHRD’s NIRF Ranking 2019.

This institution is going to write new diction on the academic horizon of India by offering

some of the most innovative non-conventional academic programmes designed in tune

with the challenges of the 21st century. Within a short span of ten years of existence, the

university has demonstrated its commitment to excellence and it is emerging as a hub of

advanced learning through its unique interactive and experimental approaches.

The university has established 31 departments of studies under 11 schools, offering 42 PG

and 35 Ph.D. unique and innovative programmes in the areas ranging from Sciences,

Technology, Humanities, Laws, Education, Mathematics, Literature and Social Sciences.

The university has established a Central Instrumentation Laboratory, Computer Centre

and the University Library to provide high-end facilities to its faculty and students.

The university takes pride in its exceptionally qualified and committed faculty. Mostly faculty

trained from the best universities of US, Canada, Germany, England, Japan, Israel. The

world-class faculty of the university, with international experiences and awards, comes from

different states of the country. Based on the research publications of the faculty, the

international agencies like Elsevier Inc., USA (www.scopus.com ) and Research Gate, USA

(www.researchgate.net) have ranked the Central University of Punjab as number one

Central University amongst the newly established Central Universities and newly

established IITs. The university has acquired the highest ResearchGate score, h-index and

citation index.

It is a validation of the university’s growing credibility among the students that in the year

2019-20 the Demand ratio for PG programme was 1:49 (53,144 applications for 1090 seats)

PhD programme: 1:104.23 (14,385 applications for 138 seats).

The university has bagged Winners’ Trophy in 15th National Youth Parliament Competition

& top position in 14th National Youth Parliament (in group level) competition. The Master

Plan of the upcoming Main Campus has been certified with a five-star rating of GRIHA for

larger developments, the highest award of the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of

India.

COLLABORATIONS

CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali, National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali, Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, Mohali, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development, Chandigarh

FEE STRUCTURE

Fees (tuition and hostel accommodation) for international students shall be as below:

Masters programmes in Humanities: US$ 1000

Masters programmes in Sciences: US$ 1200

Ph.D. programmes: US$ 1400 Hostel accommodation furnished with basic facilities is included in the above fee. However,

International students may seek more facilities on payment basis. There will be 10% increase in fee

each year. Students from SAARC countries will be charged fee same as for Indian students.

FACILITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A hostel room furnished with basic facilities like furniture (Bed, table, chair, almirah, mattress), fan/ cooler,

shared/common bathrooms/toilets and internet

However, International students may seek more facilities on payment basis.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Eligible International students (foreign nationals and NRI) will be admitted directly without appearing in

the Entrance Test against the supernumerary seats to the extent of 10% of the total seats in a programme.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER & Ph.D. PROGRAMMES

• Since the medium of instruction at CUPB is English, applicants who have obtained a valid score

IELTS or TOEFL score, will get preference.

• Those without a valid IELTS or TOEFL score shall have to pass CUPB English Proficiency Test (CEPT)

after joining to the course. A student deficient in English will be asked to study language courses.

• A valid GRE/GMAT (for candidate applying to Food Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development department) score is not mandatory for admission. However, students with a valid

GRE/GMAT score/grade will get preference.

• Applicants have to submit a brief essay of 300 words (approximately) stating the reason/s why she/he seeks admission to CUPB and the purpose of study.

PROGRAMMES BEING OFFERED AT CUPB

M.Sc. 1. Chemistry with specialization in Applied Chemistry 2. Food Science and Technology 3. Environmental Science and Technology 4. Life Sciences with specialization in Animal Sciences 5. Life Sciences with specialization in Plant Sciences 6. Life Sciences with specialization in Bioinformatics 7. Life Sciences with specialization in Microbial Sciences 8. Life Sciences with specialization in Molecular Medicine 9. Life Sciences with specialization in Biochemistry 10. Life Sciences with specialization in Human Genetics 11. Chemical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) 12. Physics 13. Physics (Computational Physics) 14. Chemistry (Computational Chemistry) 15. Mathematics 16. Geology 17. Geography 18. Statistics 19. Chemistry

M.A. 1. English 2. Education 3. Sociology 4. Political Science 5. Geography 6. Psychology 7. History 8. Economics 9. Punjabi 10. Hindi 11. Journalism & Mass Communication 12. Fine Arts

M. Ed. M.P.Ed. Master of Performing Arts (Theatre/Dance/Music/Drama) LL.M. M. Lib. M.Pharm.

1. Pharmaceutical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) 2. Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry) 3. Pharmacology

M.Tech. 1. Computer Science and Technology 2. Computer Science and Technology (Cyber Security)

MBA

1. MBA ( Agri Business)

PROGRAMMES BEING OFFERED AT DOCTORATE LEVEL

CUPB offers Ph.D. degree programmes in the following disciplines:

1. Animal Sciences 2. Biochemistry 3. Microbial Sciences 4. Chemistry 5. Computational Sciences 6. Mathematics 7. Statistics 8. Medicinal Chemistry 9. Pharmaceutical Sciences 10. Physics 11. Plant Sciences 12. Education 13. Computer Science & Technology 14. Environmental Sciences 15. Geology 16. Human Genetics 17. Molecular Medicine 18. English 19. Punjabi 20. Hindi 21. Law 22. Economics 23. Sociology 24. History 25. Commerce 26. Mass Communication & Media Studies 27. Political Science

# The university reserves the right not to offer the programme in any particular discipline due to administrative

reasons or if the response to the course is not adequate. The decision of the university will be final in this regard.

* The university reserves the right to change the number of seats in any programme.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB

(Established vide an Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament)

City Campus, Mansa Road, Bathinda 151 001 | Website: www.cup.edu.in

Contact: 0164-2864210 | 98153-23035