International Engineering Program (4 years duration)
Credit-Transfer Program between Thapar University and Trinity College Dublin*
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In line with its mission to provide world class educational experience by incorporating
global best practices in its format, Thapar University has embarked on a
Contemporarisation Program under academic mentorship of Trinity College, Dublin,
University of Dublin, Ireland. Under this program Thapar University through its Center for
International Relations announces a credit transfer International Engineering program
with Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin (TCD). This program focuses on delivering
a research inspired, outcome based educational experience to the students in
partnership with TCD, an international university of repute.
The academic agreement between Thapar University and Trinity College Dublin will give
students admitted to undergraduate engineering programs at Thapar University (TU) the
opportunity to study at Ireland’s leading university, Trinity College Dublin. Eligible students
will pursue the first two years of their course in India before transferring to Ireland in years
3 and 4 of the degree program, subject to meeting the required academic requirements.
On completion of the degree, qualified students can apply to pursue a Masters
qualification at Trinity College Dublin by completing one additional year at Trinity.
This unique program is designed to give students international experience, prepare them
for professional careers, and expose them to state of the art facilities and cutting edge
research in the fields of engineering.
The program provides an opportunity for engineering undergraduates to secure a
degree from Trinity College Dublin, consistently ranked in the top 100 world universities by
the QS World University Rankings. Students who meet the academic entry requirements
for the program will be able to apply for a Trinity-Thapar scholarship award which would
reduce their Trinity tuition fee.
ABOUT TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN (TCD)
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) is ranked 1st in Ireland, and in 71st position in the top 100 world
universities and 23rd position in the top European universities by the QS World University
Rankings 2014-15. TCD is known globally for the excellence of its courses and research,
the commitment of its staff, and the employability and quality of its graduates, as well as
for the beauty of the historic campus. Since its foundation in 1592, Trinity has combined
innovation with tradition and today TCD is home to the early 18th century Old Library and
to the 21st century Science Gallery. TCD academics are global leaders in their fields, and
they work alongside students in a common enterprise of discovery. The Trinity curriculum
isn’t just about imparting knowledge; it’s aimed at developing the critical faculties of the
mind, through freedom of expression, willingness to engage in debate, and original
research. Solid academic and pastoral support is provided throughout a student’s time
in the university. Each incoming student is assigned a tutor, a member of staff who is there
to advise and help them deal with any issues, academic or otherwise.
Employers worldwide hold Trinity graduates in high esteem. The university has produced
generations of outstanding graduates. Some of the most famous people in Irish history
have been educated here: writers like Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett; scientists like
William Rowan Hamilton and E.T.S. Walton, who won the Nobel Prize for splitting the atom,
as well as two Irish presidents and many industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
I) PEDAGOGY
The engineering programs offered at Thapar University reflect the long held ethos that
engineering education should be broad-based to enable graduates to develop
throughout their professional careers, finding solutions for as yet unseen challenges. To
further improve the educational experience of the students, Thapar University has
embarked upon a mission in partnership with Trinity College Dublin to deliver a research
inspired, outcome based educational experience to the students at all levels. This is a
major shift in focus from the current content-oriented imparting of engineering education
to a project-based and outcome-oriented educational experience. The new teaching
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Subject to final approval of the programme.
