Ushering into the world another cohort of brilliant minds from across the world, the city’s Parul University, capped 588 of its International Student Graduates during the recently held Pre-Convocation Ceremony for its international students. The University celebrated its tapestry of cultures by honoring and conferring program completion certifications to students from over 28 countries. The ceremony is an amazing testament to the commitment that the university has shown to fostering a global educational environment. The ceremony has graduates from countries like Kenya, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the UAE, among others. They are being felicitated degree programs across bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. An acclaimed Bangladeshi actress, and singer, Nusraat Faria Mazhar has been invited as a distinguished guest of honor and commencement speaker of the ceremony. She has graced the occasion with a delegation from the Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education ZIMCHE as respected guests.

As a mark of their efforts, Parul University’s international graduating class of 2024 received certifications in arts, paramedical, engineering, management, law, applied sciences, pharmacy, and design. The ceremony was a blend of cultures that celebrated the essence of Indian education, with the Bangladeshi actress as the guest of honor. In their remarks, she spoke about the significance of education and shared words of motivation and encouragement to the students by highlighting her own life experiences. She also emphasized the significance of being empathetic and hard work, noting that “nothing beats hard work”, and “life is all about making the right choices”, she added. The distinguished guests, esteemed faculty members, and proud families also gathered to honor the hard work and dedication of the graduates who have spent the last few years enriching the university’s multicultural fabric.

Additionally, the event was graced by a high-profile delegation from the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZimCHE) which included, the leader of the delegation, Dr. Christopher T. Mandizvidza, and Prof. Wilson Parawira - Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director: Registration and Accreditation and Mr. Orden Mabika, Officer: Quality Assurance, Practices, and Procedures. The University’s atmosphere was filled with pride and joy as graduates celebrated their success alongside their peers and professors as well as their parents.

The President of the University, Dr. Devanshu J Patel addressed the students by saying that embarking on this journey from the respective countries was the first major decision that they made. He further said that, as they graduate, their journey and they have another big decision to make about who they are going to be in the future. The University’s Vice-Chancellor was also present at the ceremony and commissioned the ceremony and the conferring of completion certificates.

The university’s commitment to internationalization is evident in its diverse student body and its numerous initiatives aimed at fostering global learning. Parul University bid farewell to the and encouraged them to stay connected with the university and contribute to its ever-growing alumni network. With a promise of continued support and engagement, the University Directors of International Affairs wished them success and fulfillment in their future endeavors and encouraged them to continue playing a significant role as ambassadors of Parul University on the global stage. Parul University has been offering a wide range of programs that have been providing students with exceptional academic and professional opportunities, and the University’s international student community has continually grown to include 3,500 international students from 70 countries.