AMU, University of Houston sign MoU to improve academic research, faculty development

The agreement between the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and the University of Houston, with support from the Consulate General of India, Houston, reflects a shared commitment to knowledge, inclusion, and global engagement among the faculty and students of both institutions, officials said.

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2 min readNew DelhiMar 6, 2026 08:32 PM IST First published on: Mar 5, 2026 at 07:48 PM IST

The AMU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a US university to expand joint academic research, faculty development and instructional programmes.

The agreement between the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and the University of Houston, with support from the Consulate General of India, Houston, reflects a shared commitment to knowledge, inclusion, and global engagement among the faculty and students of both institutions, officials said.

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The MoU builds on the vital role played by alumni and academic leaders in both countries in nurturing long-term partnerships and creating opportunities for young scholars and innovators.

Consul General D C Manjunath underlined that such collaborations are key pillars of the India–US higher education partnership and are fully aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) focussed on internationalisation of higher education and global academic mobility.

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