More than 80 German universities and research institutions are visiting India this month in a significant step toward strengthening Indo-German academic collaboration, an official press release by DAAD reported.

The delegation will participate in high-level engagements with Indian universities and research institutions, the inauguration of the German School of Technology at PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, the Indo-German Forum: Research, Innovation and Transfer, and the APAIE Conference 2025 in New Delhi.

The visit also coincides with the DAAD Jubilee Celebrations, marking 65 years of DAAD’s presence in India. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann is attending these landmark events.

“The Indo-German partnership in science and education is stronger than ever. It is one of the building blocks of our bilateral ties. We have almost 50,000 Indian students in Germany, the largest group of foreign students from any country. Indian scientists are contributing to our research landscape, with their talents, their ambitions, and their discoveries. It is a pleasure to see this exchange grow so dynamically, from year to year,” said Ackermann.

What Else For German Universities?

The visit began with the Higher Education Policy Information program from 16 to 22 March, bringing 20 heads of leading German universities and academic representatives to Hyderabad and New Delhi. The discussions centred on institutional partnerships and new academic collaborations, aiming to deepen educational exchanges and foster joint research efforts between Germany and India.

Another major development was the inauguration of the German School of Technology at PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore. Representatives from German Universities of Applied Sciences attended the ceremony, marking a significant milestone in Indo-German academic cooperation. Financially supported by DAAD, this initiative is set to advance education in technology and engineering, fostering industry-relevant skills and research-driven innovation.