Columbia University will set up an international centre for research and regional collaboration in Mumbai, later this month.


Last Updated: 2010-03-18T00:21:04+05:30

Columbia University To Set Up Research Centre in Mumbai

Mumbai: With the passing of the Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and Operation) Bill, universities spread across the globe are keen on grabbing the opportunity for higher education in India. 

The New-York based Columbia University has announced to set up an international centre for research and regional collaboration in Mumbai, later this month.
 
Presently, the Columbia University is not looking at a full-fledged campus in Mumbai. In Mumbai, Columbia's Earth Institute will share with other scientists, development economists, policy makers, and community development practitioners, best practices and lessons learned from earlier successful project and initiatives. 

The main focus of the upcoming international centre will be on sustainable rural development and architecture.
- By Madiha Wasi
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