Student Exchange

The increasing focus on internationalisation of higher education has made a study abroad programme an essential part of a university learning process. This significant aspect of learning is made possible at the Gujarat National Law University through its study abroad - student exchange programme. The GNLU student exchange program (GNLUSEP) is designed for international students who wish to acquire the experience of living and studying in an Indian campus through a short-term study programme. It aims at fostering international understanding among students of different nationalities by providing an excellent learning environment.

Through the programme, students from abroad can pursue studies through taught courses or research in their field of interest and gain broad perspectives on different cultures and backgrounds of their peers.

The GNLUSEP is a short-term study programme offered to international students. Categories of GNLUSEP are listed as follows:

• Student exchange programme
GNLUSEP applies to students who are interested in spending at least one semester and not more than one academic year at the Gujarat National Law University. Students enrolling under this programme will be permitted to register in courses or research areas of their choice (subject to the rules and regulations governing the programme). GNLUSEP is open to all undergraduate/post graduate students from foreign universities.
• Visiting student programme
The visiting student program is a short-term study or attachment programme with a minimum period of at least four (4) weeks to expose students to aspects of Indian culture and traditions. The programme has been designed to be fun and educational and carries equivalent credit hours for each course attended. For the benefit of students who are not proficient in the local language,it is suggested that they may register for courses taught in English only.

• A student must be a registered undergraduate or postgraduate student of another university.
• A student must be academically suitable for the undergraduate course/s or research topic he or she is applying to take.
• A GNLUSEP student shall be admitted for a period as stipulated in 2.1 and 2.2 of this guideline.
• If a GNLUSEP student is admitted on an audit basis, he/she can only attend lectures and will not allowed to sit for an examination.

• Application for admission as a GNLUSEP student must be submitted to the International Relations Coordinator, Gujarat National Law University at least three (3) months prior to the beginning of each semester or date of attachment.
• The student is responsible for obtaining from the respective faculties, the information on the course/s that the student is interested in. The course/s chosen need not be relevant to the student’s educational background and field of studies.
• Application form for admission as a GNLUSEP student/researcher can be obtained at: GNLUSEP_Application Form.pdf
• GNLU Student Exchange and Participation in Co-Curricular Activities Request and Evaluation Form: GNLU Student Exchange and Participation in Co-Curricular Activities Request and Evaluation Form
• Completed application form must be submitted in two (2) copies together with the following documents before the deadlines stipulated below:

Subjects offered

Information regarding subjects offered in the UG and PG courses can be viewed at

• http://www.gnlu.ac.in/ugprogramme.php
• http://www.gnlu.ac.in/pgprogramme.php

Important timelines

• Admission in 1st and Special Semester (July intake) - 30 April
• Admission in 2nd Semester (January intake) - 30 October

(Academic calendar can be viewed at http://www.gnlu.ac.in/academic-calendar.php

Supporting documents:

• Two (2) copies of academic transcript/record
• Recommendation letter from the Dean or appropriate authority from home university

Application form must be sent to:

The International Relations Coordinator

Gujarat National Law University

Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba,
Gandhinagar - 382007,Gujarat,(INDIA)

International Relations Coordinator

• Mr. Jatin Patel, jpatel@gnlu.ac.in, +91 - 8128650823

• Each application is evaluated and considered individually.
• The Dean of Academic Affairs or the Director shall be empowered to admit a person as a GNLUSEP student subject to the following conditions:
• No GNLUSEP student shall be admitted for a period exceeding one calendar year if he is undertaking research or one academic year if he is following courses; and
• The total number of courses that may be taken by a GNLUSEP student shall not exceed the total credit hours as decided by the Dean or the Director.
• If for any particular reason, an approved course is not available upon registration as a GNLUSEP student at the University, a student may be allowed to register for another course which is equivalent or whichever course is recommended by the Dean of Faculty.
• The letter of acceptance will be mailed to a successful student together with necessary documents to the mailing address given on the application form.

• Credits accumulated at Gujarat National Law University are usually transferable to a student's home university as part of the requirements for graduation/post graduation. GNLUSEP students are bound to follow the Gujarat National Law University’s examination rules.
• A GNLUSEP student shall not be permitted to take any examination of the University except with the prior written permission of the Registrar. Permission shall only be granted if such student is already a student of another university or institution and is applying for transfer of credits to his university or institution. Application to take any examination shall be made in writing to the Registrar accompanied by a letter from any authorised officer from the home university or institution requesting for such arrangements to be made.
• Permission to take any examination of the University under this subsection is granted subject to the following conditions:
  • The student shall have followed the courses leading to the said examination to the satisfaction of the examination rule; and
  • The results of any examinations taken shall not be released to the student but shall be sent direct to his university or institution.

GNLUSEP students will get a tuition fee waiver, limited to a specific number of students if stipulated in an agreement between their home university and Gujarat National Law University. Other expenses such as airfare, administrative fees, visa charges and other costs will be borne by the applicants or their home university.

Library Facilities

GNLUSEP students are ONLY permitted to use the university library facilities. A student identification card must be produced upon registration at the library. Information about the Library can be obtained at http://14.139.122.52:8080/opac/

Accommodation

On-campus housing with double rooms and communal facilities are provided for GNLUSEP students. The university is developing a facility for international students to stay with a host family.
• Access into the hostel areas is controlled by 24 hours securities facilities. Special care has been taken to provide security and privacy for the girl students in their hostel.
• Rooms in the residence halls are well furnished; some furniture is movable and some furniture is built in. All the rooms come fully furnished with beds, desks and chairs.
• Each residence hall is provided with ample lounges for kicking back, studying for the next exam, or just relaxing with friend.
• Each room in all of our halls are connected to the campus network and the Internet. Students need to bring their own computers.
• There is a laundry service is available with a flexible time schedule. The charges for the laundry service are posted on the price list.
• The university has a gymnasium. When living on campus you are more likely to visit these facilities during specified hours.

Students may also choose other private housing best suited to their lifestyle and location on their own.

Extracurricular Activities and International Exchange Activities

To fully benefit from their stay at Gujarat National Law University, GNLUSEP students are encouraged to participate in activities organised by Student Activity Committee or students’ associations. The Student Activity Committee of the university oversees all activities by student organisations and societies. By participating in the activities, GNLUSEP students will have an opportunity to learn about Indian culture and gain experience of studying in an Indian campus.

Health Insurance

Students are advised to have adequate medical insurance coverage especially for hospitalisation. Nonetheless, treatment for minor illnesses can be obtained at the university hostel. There are several types of health insurance made available by local insurance companies.

Discipline

All students are bounded by the Rules and Regulations of GNLU.

Study Tour Downloads

• Study Tour Information
• Study Tour Form

Further details about University can be obtained at http://www.gnlu.ac.in