Page 25 - EW July 2021 final

Interview with Director of ICAS, Manipal (Advetorial)

Dr. R.S. AITHAL

Director of International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS), Manipal

Details on the course ICAS?

The International Engineering Transfer Program by ICAS Manipal is a unique transfer program where the
students can complete their first two years of engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE),
India and the following two years in a premium university in USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, France,
Germany, UAE etc. On completion of the program, the student can obtain an Engineering Degree awarded
by the destination international university and will be eligible for the work options applicable in that country.

What is the kind of af liations/ collaboration ICAS has with other Foreign Universities?

Over 100+ foreign universities accept ICAS credits. ICAS has also officially partnered with 38 universities in
7 countries. This program started in 1994 and so far over 2200 alumni have successfully graduated from
top universities across the world. Students can choose to specialize in branches such as
Aeronautical/Aviation, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science (AI/ML/Data Analytics) Electrical & Electronics,
Mechanical & Mechatronics.

ICAS also has a dedicated pathway program with Deakin University, Australia where the students are
automatically transferred to Deakin University after successfully completing their 2 years at ICAS, Manipal.

What will be the future prospects for students opting for the course?

The student can also choose to work based upon the work options available in that country or can
continue to pursue Master’s in their respective areas of specialization. Several ICAS alumni are working
for top companies in the world in various technical and managerial roles.

How will the International Engineering Transfer Program be bene cial to the
Engineering aspirants during these uncertain times?

With the outbreak of Corona, the International Engineering Transfer Program offered by ICAS, Manipal
could be a great opportunity for the student to pursue his or her education without any breaks or intervals.
Since enrolling in International Engineering Transfer Program by ICAS Manipal does not require an entrance
test, the student can get conditional admission based on his/her 10 , 11 marks and 12 marks.
th
th
th

ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2021 manipal.edu/icas.html

For more information contact icas.enquiry@manipal.edu
+91 8197069007 | +91 9901478009 facebook.com/icas.mahe To apply online
visit manipal.edu/icas