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November 14, 2025
La Roche University Announces Strategic Academic Collaboration with Parul University in India
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2025 – La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Parul University in Vadodara, India, establishing a strategic academic partnership that will advance collaboration in education, research, and global engagement.
The agreement was formally signed by Dr. Christina A. Clark, Ph.D., President of La Roche University, and Dr. Devanshu Patel, President of Parul University, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering international academic partnerships, cross-cultural engagement, and innovative learning opportunities for students and faculty at both institutions.
Under the terms of the MOU, La Roche University and Parul University will collaborate on a broad range of initiatives, including dual-degree and joint-degree programs, student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects, international conferences and workshops, and short-term study and field experiences. These efforts are designed to provide students with diverse learning experiences, research opportunities, and internationally recognized credentials, while deepening cross-cultural understanding and preparing students and faculty to thrive in a globally connected academic and professional environment.
Founded in 2009 as the Parul Group of Institutes, Parul University has grown into a comprehensive private university comprising 32 institutes that offer more than 450 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across engineering, management, health sciences, law, arts, and sciences. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, research-driven education, and global exposure. Its faculty includes members ranked among the Global Top 2% Scientists, and the campus hosts India’s first neurocognitive research center. Parul University was ranked among the top 50 universities in India by the NIRF Innovation Rankings 2023 and engages in Erasmus+ mobility programs, welcoming a vibrant international community from over 75 countries.
“Parul University has established itself as a hub of innovation and academic excellence in India,” said Dr. Christina Clark, Ph.D., President of La Roche University. “Through this partnership, we aim to co-develop dual-degree and joint-degree programs that provide students with meaningful international academic experiences, broaden their perspectives, and equip them with the skills essential for global citizenship.”
This MOU marks a significant milestone in the partnership between La Roche University and Parul University, creating a foundation for long-term collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. Together, the two institutions will provide students and faculty with expanded opportunities for international learning, research, and professional development, reflecting their shared commitment to preparing graduates to succeed in a globally interconnected world.
About La Roche University: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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