Office of International Affairs

Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, "Deemed to be University", Karad is a sought after medical school among the international fraternity of students situated in the south west part of Maharashtra state in India. Students from all over the globe had been admitted to Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth for many years spanning from Canada to New Zealand. Apart from recognition by Medical Council of India, the MBBS program is recognized by Malaysian Medical Council, Sri Lanka Medical Council and listed in Directory of World Health Organization. 

Established as International Student Cell in year 2010, it has grown to accommodate students, faculty, patients and other guests for various courses and events. The UGC initiative of laid the University to upgrade the cell into Office of International Affairs to cater all aspects of internationalisation of the University, be it academics, research, scientific activities, patient services and so on.

Mandate of the Office

• To coordinate all matters relating to foreign to students, subject experts and guests.
• To extend all possible help to the foreign students to adapt to the new cultural environment and make their stay in India comfortable and enriching.
• Single point contact for registration with FRRO / e-FRRO.
• To engage in promotional activities and brand building campaign for Internationalization of KVV.
• Interfacing with reputed international education centers.

Functions

Documentation of International Students

• Application & academic certificates
• Equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi
• Letter for Visa
• Issue of admission letter
• Registration with local police station & Foreigners Regional Registration Office (Superintendent of Police, Dist. Satara)
• Residential Permit procurement & renewal
• Passport & Visa renewal
• Guidance to prospective candidates as regards to admission and eligibility
• Arrangements for reception, transport and induction schedule.
• Arrangement for extracurricular activities, sports & games and social events to explore Indian Culture jointly with Student Welfare Cell.
• Correspondence with respective Embassy or Indian High-Commission, wherever necessary.
• Assist in problem solving of all kinds.
• Welcome & farewell programs
• Mediating between teachers and students
• Managing visits of officials from Embassies of respective countries
• Celebration of National days of respective countries
• Managing Elective & Selective sessions
• Verifications of documents on ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) web portal
• Trekking and other extra-curricular activities
• Vernacular language classes

Academic Programs

Types of program