Institutional collaborations
The International Summer School has engaged with leading universities through formal listings, academic collaborations, and institutional partnerships.
Since 2014, ISS has hosted students from all ten campuses of the University of California system through its long-standing engagement with the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP), enabling participants to earn 12 quarter units or 8 semester units of transferable academic credit. Following the global suspension of in-person programming during the COVID-19 pandemic, ISS resumed operations with continued participation from UCEAP, whose engagement supported the program’s post-pandemic return.
ISS has also collaborated with premier institutions in various capacities, including the National University of Singapore, the University of Oxford (Careers Service), the South Asian University, the University of Tokyo, the Asian University for Women (Chittagong), the Royal University of Bhutan, and the University of Adelaide. ISS has further served as a Commitment Partner of the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative.
| Institution | Nature of Feature | Year / First Listed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) | Official Study Abroad Listing | 2014 onwards | View Reference → |
| National University of Singapore Global Relations Office | Study Abroad Partner Listing | Recurring | View Reference → |
| University of Oxford Study Abroad | Study Abroad Opportunity Listing | 2026 | View Reference → |
| University of Oxford Careers Service | Internship Hosting Reference | 2016 | View Reference → |
| Queen Mary University of London Global Opportunities | Partner Summer Program Listing | 2026 | View Reference → |
| Freie Universität Berlin Career Services | Institutional Announcement | 2026 | View Reference → |
| University of Tokyo India Office | Institutional News Feature | 2013 | View Reference → |
| Institute of International Education (IIE) Generation Study Abroad | Program Listing | 2019 | View Reference → |
| University College London (UCL) Student News | Student News Article | 2019 | View Reference → |
| University of Pennsylvania South Asia Center | Center Announcement | 2018 | View Reference → |
| University of Porto International Office | International News Feature | 2016 | View Reference → |
| University of Adelaide New Colombo Plan | Podcast Feature | 2015 | View Reference → |
| KU Leuven Faculty of Economics and Business – Summer Schools | Summer School Listing | 2026 | View Reference → |
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Beyond academia, ISS has been supported by partners like the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) under the Incredible India banner, the ASEAN Secretariat, the India Bhutan Foundation, and the Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK Government, through the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), among others. These partnerships have helped provide scholarships, visa assistance, and logistical support for students. In the past, the support has taken shape through initiatives like the India-ASEAN Goodwill Scholarships to provide Indian Student Visa fee waivers, expedition of the visa application process and airfare for nationals from specific countries.
With active outreach by diplomatic missions, such as the embassies of Mexico, Romania, Chile, and the High Commission of Seychelles, our cohort continues to be truly global and diverse. Notably, the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi has facilitated access for high-achieving students from across Mexico, ensuring they experience India’s unique academic and cultural offerings.
