Andhra University improves in International Student Enrollment; A detailed report

Andhra University improves in International Student Enrollment: Although international students reside throughout Vishakhapattanam city, Andhra University is the institute with the largest number of students enrolled. Once a regional institution, the varsity is believed to emerge as one of India’s international hubs with over 1147 students from 58 countries. Paul Douglas, the Dean of International Affairs at Andhra University, stated that the varsity accommodates a number of students from an array of countries. According to him, the university houses 130 students from Bangladesh, 94 from Iraq, 70 from Ethiopia, 68 from Sudan, and 51 from Tanzania.

Along with this, 20 students from Afghanistan, 30 from Angola, 23 from Botswana, 18 from Chad, 19 from Comoros, 10 from Côte d’Ivoire, 15 from Djibouti, 41 from Eswatini & Ghana each, 27 from Kenya, 29 from Lesotho, 38 from Madagascar, 53 from Morocco, 7 from Myanmar, 14 from Namibia, 44 from Nepal, 15 from Nigeria, 17 from Palestine, 38 from Sierra Leone, 21 from Soutrh Africa, 18 from Syria, 22 from Uganda, 19 from Vietna, and 31 from Yemen, study in Andhra Univesrity. Interestingly, this is not it. Countries like Japan, Congo, and Turkmenistan also have their representatives as students in the said university.

From an academic aspect, the international community ranges from 214 PhD scholars, with 113 enrolled in the College of Arts & Commerce. With 235 students in PG programs and 697 in UG courses, the university boasts a diverse international community. While the presence of such a diverse community is a significant accomplishment, accommodating its continued growth brings about its own set of challenges. 685 international students stay in hostels, with 438 in boys' hostels and 247 in girls' hostels. Several other students have their private accommodation across the city.

Various students take this experience as more than academic exposure. An alumnus of Andhra University, Najmun Nafis Khan from Bangladesh, said that the campus atmosphere made a lasting impression. Describing further, he appreciated the century-old traditions and support from the local students and teachers, as they helped him feel at home. More than 20 students from Bangladesh chose Andhra University for their higher education on the recommendation of Najmun.

Amidst all of these achievements, Andhra University is celebrating its centenary. The celebration of 100 years of history and academic excellence not only underlined the university’s heritage but also its growth as a global education hub.

Input Credits - The New Indian Express

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