IIFT Expands Global Footprint with International Campus in Dubai
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is set to go global! IIFT has announced the establishment of an overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. IIIFT has received the required approvals from Ministry of Education, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, and University Grants Commission for this ambitious expansion. IIFT will offer long-term and short-term management programs for both Indian diaspora and international participants in this new campus. Recently IIM Ahmedabad also announced to setup a campus in Dubai. These announcements mark a new phase of internationalization of Indian management education.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Congratulates IIFT
IIFT is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal congratulated IIFT on this landmark achievement, and said, “This truly reflects the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020, marking a new chapter in the internationalisation of Indian education and its growing role in shaping thought leadership globally.”
Congratulating IIFT on its maiden international expansion, Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal said that it’s a turning point in the 62 years of IIFT’s history that the institute is setting up a full-fledged campus in Dubai.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi says will transform IIFT into World Class Institution
On the occasion, Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor, IIFT, reiterated his commitment to transform IIFT into a world class institute. He said that new Dubai campus will excel in research, training and research in the area of International Trade.
Prof Joshi thanked Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indian Embassy in UAE, UGC and all those who have extended their consistent support in making IIFT’s Dubai campus a reality.
IIFT, a Pioneer of International Management Education
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to contribute in the skill building for the external trade sector of India. Since then, IIFT has come a long way to become a pioneer of international management education from India.
Recognizing its contribution, IIFT was granted “Deemed to be University” status in 2002. Today IIFT is a leading national university with focus on International Business Management and Strategy. Apart from the flagship New Delhi campus, IIFT also operates two campuses in Kolkata and Kakinada (AP). IIFT says that with the launch of its Dubai campus, “IIFT is poised to carry the Indian legacy of education to new frontiers—grooming leaders who will shape the future of international trade and business.”
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