Dr. Mahendra Sharma

Executive Leadership Platform

Initializing Experience

Global Vision Realized

Guided by the vision of Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Ganpat University has built a robust global ecosystem of academic collaborations, industry partnerships, and cross-border skill development.

A University Without Borders

Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mahendra Sharma, internationalisation has emerged as one of the University's defining strengths, preparing students not just for national success but also for international careers, entrepreneurship, and global leadership.

GUNI facilitates student and faculty exchange programmes, joint research collaborations, international progression pathways, and semester-abroad opportunities with leading institutions across Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and North America.

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS

Global Academic Diplomacy & Engagements

Dr. Mahendra Sharma hosting and meeting international leaders, ministers, and academic heads.

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan
June 13, 2025 • Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, UAE

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

Dialogue on tolerance, coexistence, and cross-cultural academic collaborations between GUNI and UAE institutions.

Global Academic Partners

Collaborations and academic engagements facilitating exchange and progression pathways

Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Industry partnership in India. Established first Japan India Institute of Manufacturing with live assembly lines on campus grounds.

Bosch Rexroth & Bosch Foundation

Industry partnership in Germany / India. Automation lab hosting pneumatics and mechatronics tracks.

Victoria University, Melbourne

Academic partnership in Australia. Joint conferences and Postgraduate Diploma in ERP Systems (SAP).

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly Pomona)

Research & Exchange Linkage partnership in United States.

University of Dubai

Academic Mobility MoU partnership in United Arab Emirates.

Abu Dhabi University

Research & Leadership Alliance partnership in United Arab Emirates.

Bosch Rexroth & Bosch Foundation

Industry partnership in Germany / India. Collaboration establishing the automation technology lab mechatronics setup.

California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly Pomona)

Academic Mobility & Research partnership in United States. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Michigan State University

Academic Mobility partnership in United States. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Academic Progression partnership in United States. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Lincoln University

Academic Collaboration partnership in United States. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Victoria University

ERP Systems Joint Program partnership in Australia. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Torrens University

Academic Progression partnership in Australia. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Edith Cowan University

Academic Mobility partnership in Australia. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

Academic Progression partnership in Thailand. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Seeta University

Academic Mobility partnership in Uganda. International academic partnership to facilitate student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint programs.

Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM)

Established under a landmark cooperation between the Government of Japan (METI) and Government of India (MSDE), and supported by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

GUNI hosts India’s first Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM). This program promotes high-end Japanese shop-floor practices, quality management frameworks, and work ethics to prepare globally competitive engineering professionals.

Global Industry Alliances

Key partnerships with technology leaders establishing on-campus labs and training centers

National Additive Manufacturing Centre-West (NAMCW)

Partner:Stratasys & Ministry of Electronics and IT

Focuses on Additive Manufacturing & 3D Prototyping. A prestigious national center focusing on advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies to support engineering prototyping.

Japan India Institute of Manufacturing (JIIM)

Partner:Maruti Suzuki India Limited & Government of Japan

Focuses on Automobile Assembly & Japanese Shop-Floor Practices. Established under a collaboration between the Governments of India and Japan, featuring a fully functional automobile assembly training line in a university set-up.

GUNI-Bosch Rexroth Centre for Automation Technology

Partner:Bosch Rexroth & Bosch Foundation

Focuses on Industrial Automation, Pneumatics & Hydraulics. A state-of-the-art facility featuring industrial-grade hardware in pneumatics, hydraulics, mechatronics, and electrical automation systems.

Centre of Advanced Technology for Next-Generation Networks (5G & Beyond)

Partner:eInfochips & local telecom consortia

Focuses on 5G Architecture, IoT & Next-Gen Wireless Systems. Focuses on network software design, network security protocols, IoT integration, and wireless communication standards.

AAK-FICSI-GUNI Centre of Excellence for Choco Bakery

Partner:AAK India & Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI)

Focuses on Food Processing Technology & Professional Baking Systems. An advanced culinary and food technology center targeting training, product development, and skill certification in chocolate and baking technology.

GUNI - Centre for Bharatiya Knowledge System & Ancient Wisdom (BKS & AW)

Partner:Academic & Spiritual Institutions

Focuses on Traditional Knowledge, Philosophy & Sanskrit Studies. Curates, preserves, and disseminates traditional Indian science, architecture, philosophy, and historical structures.

National Centre for Training and Assessment for Electronics

Partner:eInfochips & NASSCOM

Focuses on Electronics and Semiconductors Hardware Assessment. Provides industry-focused hardware and layout training, certifying skilled talent in electrical assembly.

National Centre for Training and Assessment for Rubber, Chemical & Petrochemical

Partner:Gujarat Chemical Association & Industry Chambers

Focuses on Chemical Testing & Rubber Technology Assessment. Specialized vocational assessment hub training youth in industrial compound testing.

National Centre of Training and Assessment for Aerospace and Aviation

Partner:Aviation Skills Council & Industry Groups

Focuses on Aviation Logistics & Aerospace Maintenance Assessment. Established to meet demand for specialized technicians in regional aviation and ground logistics operations.

Toronto Business Development Centre

Partner:Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC), Canada

Focuses on Global Incubation & Cross-Border Entrepreneurship. Enables local startup candidates to access global markets and participate in international exchange hubs.

Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)-approved Marine Institute

Partner:Directorate General of Shipping

Focuses on Maritime Education. Gujarat's first marine institute offering pre-sea courses for the Merchant Navy. Graded A-1 Outstanding.

Goa Institute of Maritime Excellence Partnership

Partner:Government of Goa

Focuses on Maritime & Deep Sea Diving. Partnership to transform the 30-year-old institute, featuring India's first comprehensive Deep Sea Diving Programme.

Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM)

Partner:Maruti Suzuki & Government of Japan

Focuses on Automobile & Manufacturing Shop-Floor. India's first Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing established under MoC between METI Japan and MSDE India.

360-Degree Full Mission Bridge Navigation Simulator

Partner:Ganpat University

Focuses on Maritime Simulation Training. One of India's most advanced bridge navigation simulator facilities for merchant navy cadets.