Program Overview

Introduction to the International Transfer Program in Engineering

The International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, offers a unique International Transfer Programme. Established in 1994, this program allows students to complete the first two years of study at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, and then pursue the final two years at a premium university in a foreign country of their choice.

Program Structure

Under the program, students can transfer their credits obtained from the first two years of study to a foreign university, such as those in the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, France, Ireland, and many more. Upon completion of the program, students can obtain an Engineering Degree awarded by the destination international university. Alternatively, students can choose to continue their third year of study at Manipal Academy of Higher Education and obtain a BSc (Applied Science) degree.

Benefits and Flexibility

The program offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• The ability to transfer credits to over 100 foreign universities that have accepted ICAS credits in the past
• The flexibility to apply to any other foreign university of choice
• The opportunity to change or choose a new branch or major area of specialization after entering the program at a foreign university
• Examples of possible changes include:
  • Switching from mechanical to aircraft or automotive streams
  • Changing from electrical and electronics to biomedical or communication streams

Success and Outcomes

The program has seen over 1,400 students pass through its portals and continue their studies abroad. The success of the program can be attributed to the adoption of teaching and evaluation methods that are followed by universities abroad, enabling an easy transfer to any foreign university.