International Teaching Week (ITW)
What is ITW @PU 2026
International Teaching Week (ITW @ PU) is an academic mobility programme hosted by Presidency University (PU), Bengaluru, India. The programme brings visiting faculty from partner universities to deliver lectures, workshops, and short courses, thereby exposing students to global perspectives, diverse pedagogical approaches, and international best practices, contributing to Internationalisation at Home.
ITW @ PU also serves as a platform for meaningful engagement between international faculty and Presidency University’s academic community, fostering global collaboration, facilitating guest lectures, and strengthening long-term academic and research partnerships.
Complete guidelines are available in the official Call for Proposals (PDF).
How does ITW @PU relate to the one-year Visiting Professor Appointment?
Participation in ITW @ PU marks the commencement of your official appointment as a Visiting Professor/Lecturer at Presidency University, effective for one academic year.
During International Teaching Week, international faculty will participate in person teaching, networking, and academic engagement activities.- Following ITW, you will continue your engagement virtually for the remainder of the appointment through teaching, research, and collaborative academic activities with Presidency University.
What is the duration of the Visiting Professor appointment?
The official appointment period is one academic year.
Is physical attendance required?Yes, physical attendance during International Teaching Week (26–30 October 2026) is mandatory. Other academic activities for the remainder of the appointment may be conducted virtually.
Key ResponsibilitiesVisiting Professors/Lecturers must:
Teach a minimum of 15 hours per week
Visiting Professors/Lecturers must:
- Co-supervise 2 final-year students until completion remotely
- Lead or co-lead a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) project
- Present or participate at a conference organised by PU
- Take-up Joint Ph.D. supervisorship – remotely
Who is eligible?- Currently employed as a Faculty Member at a recognized higher education institution, able to teach in English.
- Preferably hold a PhD.
- Demonstrate clear academic and research benefits to the host School and Presidency University.
Visiting Professors Cover:
- Airfare to/from BLR Airport
- Visa-related fees or documentation
- Comprehensive Insurance
PU Provides: Accommodation (3.5-star hotel) Check-in: 25 Oct 2026 | Check-out: 01 Nov 2026 Honorarium
15 contact hours INR 100,000/-
(USD 1,115 approx.)
(USD 1,115 approx.)
30 contact hours INR 200,000/-
(USD 2,231 approx.)
(USD 2,231 approx.)
Visa Information (Business Visa) Visa requirements vary by country. It is the participant's responsibility to verify and comply with the entry requirements for India. Presidency University will issue an official appointment letter to support in visa application process.
Choose School @PU
Applicants are invited to select from various academic - PU's schools.
Key Dates
20 JAN 2026
Application Opens
20 APR 2026
Deadline to Apply
20 JUN 2026
Notification of Acceptance
26–30 OCT 2026
ITW Physical Week
20 MAY 2027
Virtual Engagement Until
How to Apply
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Choose Course
Choose a course from the list of available courses provided by the PU Schools.
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Expression of Interest
Submit via email to:
oia2@presidencyuniversity.in Resume Proposed Teaching Topic & PlanInternational Faculty
Presidency University boasts a panel of visiting international faculty from prestigious universities worldwide. With their rich exposure to international pedagogy, these academic luminaries will drive the exchange of knowledge and ideas across domains. This collaborative approach creates a vibrant teaching-learning environment, fostering dynamic educational experiences for our students.
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Dr. Fauziah Ahmad Honorary Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sans Malaysia (USM), Malaysia -
Dr. D. A. Wang Distinguished Professor Graduate Institute of Precision Engineering National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan -
Dr. Saad Mekhilef Distinguished Professor, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. -
Dr. John Thøgersen Professor Department of Management Aarhus University, Denmark -
Dr. Hee Yong Youn Endowed Professor College of Software Sungkyunkwan University, Korea -
Dr. Ahmed Abdelgawad Professor Department of Computer Engineering, Central Michigan University -
Dr Ahmad Jais Alimin Professor Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia -
Dr. Lung-Jieh Yang Professor, Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Tamkang University, Taiwan
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Prof. Dr. Beate Bergé and Prof. Dr. Konstantin Hassemer, HTWG Konstanz, Germany; delivering technical sessions to students of management
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Prof. Dr. Gunter Voigt and Prof. Dr. Matthias Werner, HTWG Konstanz, Germany interacting with the faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Presidency University
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Dr. R. Jothi Basu, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been invited by HTWG Konstanz, University of Applied Sciences, Germany for a one-week short-term visiting faculty program. This program is fully funded by DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service, with the purpose of understanding the teaching methods and culture in Germany and promoting the same among Presidency students.
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