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Griffith College

Website: https://www.griffith.ie/
Campus Address S Circular Rd, Dublin 8, D08 V04N, Ireland
City & Country Dublin 8, Ireland
MOU Status MOU Exchanged.

Department of International Collaborations (DIC)

Sapthagiri NPS University — Global Partnerships

The Department of International Collaborations (DIC) at Sapthagiri NPS University has established strategic partnerships with renowned universities and higher education institutions across the United States, Canada, Germany, and Ireland. These collaborations are designed to enhance academic excellence, global engagement, research, innovation, and international mobility for students and faculty.

Through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), the department facilitates a wide range of academic initiatives, including student and faculty exchange programs, credit transfer opportunities, dual-degree pathways, joint academic offerings, collaborative research, professional development, international internships, cultural exchange programs, and global learning experiences.

These partnerships provide students with exposure to international education systems, diverse cultures, and industry best practices — enabling them to develop the knowledge, skills, and global perspective required to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Currently, the Department of International Collaborations has established partnerships with 16 prestigious international institutions across 6 countries, creating a strong global network that supports academic collaboration and cross-border educational opportunities.

Featured Partner: Griffith College, Dublin, Ireland

Sapthagiri NPS University is proud to add Griffith College to its growing network of global academic partners.

About Griffith College

Griffith College was established in 1974 as Business and Accounting Training and has grown into Ireland's largest independent third-level college, with campuses in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick. Its main Dublin campus sits on the historic grounds of the former Griffith Barracks on South Circular Road, just minutes from the city centre, combining a 200-year-old heritage site with state-of-the-art learning facilities. Griffith College welcomes close to 8,000 students, including around 1,400 international students from more than 77 countries.

Key highlights:

  • Founded: 1974 — now marking over 50 years as Ireland's largest independent third-level college
  • Location: Dublin, Ireland, with additional campuses in Cork and Limerick
  • Recognition: A designated educational institute of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), with affiliations including HECA, ACCA, and King's Inns
  • International community: Around 1,400 international students from over 77 countries, contributing to a diverse, globally connected campus
  • Academic focus: Over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, accountancy, law, computing, journalism and media, design, and engineering
  • Learning environment: A low lecturer-to-student ratio enabling personalized attention, with flexible full-time, part-time, blended, and online study options
  • Campus life: A historic 7-acre Dublin campus with student halls of residence, a Students' Union, and an on-campus restaurant, set within a lively Dublin 8 neighbourhood

Key Focus Areas of the Collaboration

  • Student & Faculty Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Joint Teaching Initiatives
  • Collaborative Research
  • Cultural Exchange Programs
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Faculty Exchange Programs
  • Credit Transfer Pathways
  • Dual Degree Programs
  • Joint Academic Programs
  • Academic & Research Collaboration

What This Partnership Means for Sapthagiri NPS University Students

This collaboration opens the door to:

  • Student and faculty exchange opportunities with Ireland's largest independent third-level college
  • Exposure to Griffith College's flexible, industry-linked curriculum in business, law, computing, and media
  • Pathways for credit transfer, dual-degree, and joint academic programs
  • Collaborative research opportunities and professional development for faculty
  • Cultural exchange experiences within a historic, internationally diverse Dublin campus community