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About Us

The Nordic Centre in India

The Nordic Centre in India (NCI) is a consortium of leading universities and research institutions in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Established in 2001 with the objective to facilitate cooperation in research and higher education between the Nordic countries and India, NCI facilitates and supports a wide range of study and research activities in India and in the Nordic countries.

Events

Feb
05

Pondicherry University and OsloMet Conference - 'Future Communications: Rethinking Societies, Cultures and Governance, 8th - 10th April, 2024

Pondicherry University in cooperati..

Feb
05

Applications invited for the SAGE Programme!

NCI welcomes applications for the SAGE p..

Dec
02

Successful Conclusion of the Network Summit on AI

We are happy to report the successful co..

Vacancies at Member Universities

08.09.2025
Associate Professor in Political Science - Aarhus University
08.09.2025
Postdoc position – structure of edible soft matter - Aarhus University
08.09.2025
Group leader in live-cell functional in vitro modelling of alpha-synuclein aggregate dependent processes in Parkinson’s disease - Aarhus University
08.09.2025
Academic Colleague in Electrical Energy Technology - Aarhus University
07.09.2025
Group leader position to study neuronal functional changes in in vivo models of Parkinson’s disease - Aarhus University

What Do You Want To Study?

Short Programmes

  • NCI offers intensive, short-term programmes at partner universities in India.
  • Hosted by leading academic institutions, these residential courses provide a strong mix of classroom learning and field-based exposure.
  • They blend academic excellence with affordability and a rich, nuanced experience of India, while awarding 7.5 or 10 ECTS credits.

Semester Programmes

  • In partnership with NCI India universities, students can spend a full semester immersed in Indian academic and cultural life.
  • Participants join regular courses alongside local students, gaining valuable international perspectives.
  • Each semester is credit-bearing (typically 30 ECTS credits) and combines academic excellence, economic accessibility, and a meaningful experience of India.

Practice Placement Programmes

  • NCI develops customisable placement opportunities with partner universities in India.
  • These programmes offer hands-on learning in teacher training, social work, business management, and environmental sustainability.
  • Designed to be flexible, they merge academic learning with practical exposure and the unique, nuanced realities of India.

Customised Programmes

  • NCI designs tailor-made programmes for groups from member universities.
  • Depending on the group's academic focus, programmes may include lectures, field visits, workshops, and cultural activities.
  • They are curated to ensure academic rigour, cost-effectiveness, and a deep intercultural experience of India.

Higher Education

NCI supports mobility in higher education between Nordic members and Indian partners through its summer programmes, semester programmes, internship programmes, and customised programmes for member university students.

Research Cooperation

NCI assists member university researchers in networking and finding partners in the Indian higher education and research landscape. Furthermore, NCI provides practical assistance for member university academic events in India.

Increasing Member Visibility

NCI works towards increasing member university visibility in India so as to support member university recruitment efforts in India to attract the best Indian talent to Nordic HEIs for masters and doctoral programmes as well as faculty level positions.