India Immersion Program: Market Insight and Partnership Exchange
Elevate Your Institution’s Global Footprint in India Through Academic, Governmental and Institutional Connections
Dates: Sunday, October 4th – Friday, October 9th
Cities: Delhi, (2 nights), Mumbai (2 nights), Chennai (1 night)
Unlock
Opportunities
in the Evolving India Ecosystem
The India Immersion Program is designed to enable senior leaders to gain structured, on-ground insight into India’s evolving education ecosystem, as well as create Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships and relationships throughout business and industry, government and policy stakeholders, development organizations, and individual institutions.
This program will support you in refining your TNE strategies, identify meaningful academic and institutional collaborations, and strengthen your long-term positioning and visibility.
Why India?
> India is a major outbound market, yet 98% of students still study domestically — driving demand for international education in India.
> NEP 2020, rising aspirations, and employability needs are accelerating higher education internationalisation.
> India is becoming a leading market for TNE, from IBCs and joint degrees to global research and industry partnerships.
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Program Details and Logistics
Your Focus for the Week
1. University & Academic Partnerships: Curated meetings with Indian universities and faculty to explore collaboration in student mobility, research, and joint programs.
2. Policy, Government & Embassy Relations: High-level engagement with key bodies to understand policy direction, regulations, and bilateral education priorities. This includes NITI Aayog (the Government of India’s apex policy think tank), the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the US Embassy, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), and other education bodies.
3. Market Intelligence & Creation of Business/Industry Links: Gain insights into India’s education landscape through interactions with Indian higher education leaders, industry leaders, school and career counselors, and local partners across key cities. Establish necessary ties with decision makers from leading businesses like Times of India Group, KPMG, and Deloitte.
4. Development Organizations: Introduction to major educational developments, including the Tamil Nadu Knowledge City (TIDCO), which is intended to attract international university partnerships, research facilities, and innovation hubs.
Program Highlights
This 5-day itinerary includes high-impact sessions in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, structured as follows:
Please arrive in Delhi on Sunday, 4th October. If you would like to extend your stay and arrive on Saturday, 3rd October, we can offer an optional ‘cultural day’ and overnight hotel (for an additional cost).
Day 1 - Monday, 5th October
Delhi: Government & Policy Engagement
> Closed-door orientation outlining India strategy, objectives, and expected TNE & institutional outcomes
• Briefing on National Education Policy (NEP), internationalization strategy, and regulatory frameworks
> Education Agent Directors Dinner, e.g. IDP, I-20, or Valmiki
Day 2 - Tuesday, 6th October
Delhi: Individual Institutions
> Morning university visits (Delhi, Noida and Gurugram) for example:
• O.P. Jindal Global
• Ashoka University
• IIT Delhi
• SGT University
• KR Mangalam
> Afternoon K12 School Leaders roundtable
> Early Evening departure to Mumbai
Day 3 – Wednesday, 7th October
Mumbai: Individual Institutions
> University visits, for example:
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
• Atlas SkillTech University
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Sciences (NMIMS)
• University of York - Mumbai
> Round table dinner with Industry Leaders
Day 4 – Thursday, 8th October
Chennai: Government & Development
> Early morning departure to Chennai
> University visits
> Government Meetings, for example:
• US Consulate Meeting
• Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation(TIDCO)
Day 5 – Friday, 9th October
Chennai: Individual Institutions
> University visits, for example:
• Anna University
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology
• IIT Madras
> Program Wrap-Up & Debrief
• Strategic takeaways, institutional roadmaps, and next steps
> Transfer to Chennai airport
Itinerary is subject to change.
Cost & Inclusions
Program Cost (per person): $10,000 (USD)
Included: 5* hotels (single occupancy), meals, transportation from and to the airport and on the ground in India including domestic flights, all event logistics, concierge services, and senior delegation support.
Not Included: International flights, insurance, visa/immigration related costs and support, gratuities, and other expenses not included above.
Payment plan:
50% of Program cost by June 30th, 2026. Balance due by August 31st, 2026.
Terms and conditions apply.
Dates: Sunday, October 4th –Friday, October 9th
Cities: Delhi, (2 nights), Mumbai (2 nights), Chennai (1 night)
About Acumen
Explore and expand globally with the most-trusted brand in education. Since our story began in 2008, Acumen, part of Sannam S4 Group, has offered deep in-market insights and fully compliant services across multiple markets in South Asia, Southeast Asia, North America and beyond.
We offer a full suite of solutions that can be tailored to your needs including in-country representation, admissions and enrolment support, consulting - from market intelligence, advisory support, competitive benchmarking and strategy benchmarking - and Transnational Education (TNE) where we can help you to navigate new markets, regulations and partnerships through innovative TNE models.
Contact us connect@acumen.education
Acumen is part of the Sannam S4 Group, established in 2008. Acumen is committed to helping ambitious university and education partners explore new growth opportunities, enter new markets and expand globally.
