Global Engagement

International Relations & Global Partnerships

IIM Bodh Gaya nurtures a global outlook through academic partnerships, student exchanges, joint research and international guest lectures with leading institutions worldwide.

14+
Partner Institutions
12+
Countries
6
Programme Types
What We Offer

International Programmes & Opportunities

IIM Bodh Gaya appreciates the academic rigor and richness that comes with having a culturally diverse campus. The International Relations Committee creates a gateway for international outreach and global partnership, amplifying academic rigor and cultural sagacity.

Student Exchange Programme

Spend a semester at a premier partner institution abroad, fully credited toward your MBA at IIMBG.

  • Typically Semester 3 or 4
  • Credits fully transferable
  • Housing at partner campus
  • Apply 6 months in advance

Faculty Exchange

Visiting faculty from partner schools teach at IIMBG; our faculty collaborate at partner institutions.

  • Up to 2 weeks per visit
  • Joint research publications
  • Curriculum co-development
  • Funded by both institutions

Joint Research Initiatives

Cross-border research projects, jointly funded and published with partner institutions worldwide.

  • Shared research grants
  • Annual research symposium
  • Cross-institutional publications
  • Access to global datasets

International Guest Lectures

Senior academics and global business leaders from partner schools deliver sessions at IIMBG.

  • 2–3 sessions per semester
  • Industry + academia blend
  • Virtual and in-person formats
  • Open to all students

Study Abroad (Short Term)

Intensive 2–4 week immersion programmes at partner universities during vacation breaks.

  • Certificate of participation
  • Optional elective credit
  • Cultural immersion focus
  • Subsidised programme fees

Online Collaborative Courses

Live joint courses co-taught with partner faculty on a shared digital platform.

  • Live virtual sessions
  • Shared LMS platform
  • Joint certification issued
  • Flexible scheduling
Our Global Network

Partner Institutions by Region

IIMBG has signed MoUs and academic agreements with leading institutions across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

🌏 Asia-Pacific

5 institutions
China flag China
CEIBS – China Europe International Business School
Academic Collaboration & Case Exchange
Active
Singapore flag Singapore
NUS Business School
Joint Research Programmes & Student Exchange
Active
Philippines flag Philippines
Asian Institute of Management
MoU – Student Exchange & Faculty Development
Active
South Korea flag South Korea
KAIST College of Business
Research Collaboration & Joint Publications
Under Review

🇪🇺 Europe

4 institutions
France flag France
Grenoble Ecole de Management
MoU – Student Exchange & Faculty Research
Active
Poland flag Poland
University of Warsaw – Faculty of Management
Academic Collaboration, Joint Workshops
Active
Netherlands flag Netherlands
Maastricht University School of Business
Research Partnership, Faculty Exchange
Under Review

🌎 Americas

3 institutions
USA flag USA
Thunderbird School of Global Management, ASU
MoU – Student Exchange & Joint Research
Active
Chile flag Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Academic Collaboration & Cultural Exchange
Active
Canada flag Canada
HEC Montréal
Faculty Exchange, Case Study Development
Under Review

🌍 Africa & Middle East

2 institutions
Nigeria flag Nigeria
Lagos Business School
MoU – Management Development & Research
Active
UAE / Singapore flag UAE / Singapore
SP Jain School of Global Management
Student Exchange, Dual Certificate Programme
Active
Latest Updates

International News & Updates

Visit of Vietnamese Delegation

Visit of Vietnamese Delegation

Visit of Hon’ble Zha Liyou Consul General, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata

Visit of Hon’ble Zha Liyou Consul General, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata

IIM Bodh Gaya students’ visit to China & Russia as part of Youth Delegations

IIM Bodh Gaya students’ visit to China & Russia as part of Youth Delegations

Webinars in association with CENTRUM PUCP Business School Peru

Webinars in association with CENTRUM PUCP Business School Peru

IIM Bodh Gaya's first ever Model United Nations organized by the International Relations Committee

IIM Bodh Gaya's first ever Model United Nations organized by the International Relations Committee

M-ICJ (Model International Court of Justice): M-ICJ was a flagship national-level event hosted during IIM Bodh Gaya’s annual fest Elegante 8.0

M-ICJ (Model International Court of Justice): M-ICJ was a flagship national-level event hosted during IIM Bodh Gaya’s annual fest Elegante 8.0

Get In Touch

Connect With Us

Whether you're a student, institution, or researcher — we'd love to hear from you.

Become a Partner

We welcome collaborations from global business schools and universities. Submit an Expression of Interest.

chairpersonir@iimbg.ac.in →

Student Exchange

Apply for an exchange semester at our partner institutions across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa.

irc@iimbg.ac.in →

International Office

Call or email our International Relations Office for queries, applications and MoU discussions.

+91-631-2200235 →