Panjab University, Chandigarh has emerged as a leading option for the international students studying in India with 146 international students from 15 countries studying here in the current academic session. A PU spokesman said international rankings have helped the university in getting more attention at the global level. The number of enquiries from international students through e-mail and Facebook about the admission schedule has significantly increased, he added.
The maximum numbers of international students are from Iran, Afghanistan, Canada and USA, Australia, United Kingdom (UK), Thailand, Myanmar, Brazil, Ethiopia, Germany, Nepal and Sweden are some other countries, whose students are studying in PU campus. Out of 146 students pursuing education in PU campus, 59 of them are girls.
The Spokesman said 55 international students are pursuing Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in various departments like Anthropology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Computer Science & Application, laws, Economics, Education, Gandhian Studies, Microbiology, Political Science, Public Administration, Philosophy, Physical Education, Statistics, Urdu & Persian, UIET and Psychology. Nine International students are pursuing Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) from Department of English and Cultural Studies. BDS and BA ll.B/B.Com. ll.B has emerged as the big draw for international students pursuing bachelor degrees. Most of the international students in these courses are from Canada and USA.