IFHE, Hyderabad strives to ensure that its students receive an international quality learning experience.
In this endeavour, IBS, Hyderabad has received accreditations and collaborations from leading national and international institutions and professional bodies.
IBS - Collaboration Details
S. No.
1.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Establishment of Academic Cooperation between ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and George Mason University
Details of the organization
George Mason University, USA
Date of execution
30th January 2024
End Date
30th January 2027 (3 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Faculty and Student exchange, joint conferences and courses, collaborative research, information exchange and academic progression
Present status
Active
S. No.
2.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between Virginia Commonwealth University and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
Date of execution
3rd March 2024
End Date
3rd March, 2029 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Offering programs for the development and strengthening of cooperative relationship between the two institutes
Present status
Active
S. No.
3.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between University of Maryland the United States of America and ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad (IFHE)
Details of the organization
University of Maryland, USA
Date of execution
12th April 2024
End Date
12th April, 2029 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Joint research activities, exchange of faculty and students for research, teaching and study, exchange of scholars for seminars, conferences etc, and exchange of scholarly publications
Present status
Active
S. No.
4.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Agreement for International Collaboration
Details of the organization
Western Connecticut State University (WSCU), USA
Date of execution
17th May,2024
End Date
17th May, 2025 (1 year)
Scope of Collaboration
Joint conferences, seminars, exchange of ideas, proposals seeking external support for academic activities, discussion of other collaborative activities
Present status
Inactive
S. No.
5.
Title of the agreement
General Agreement of Academic Cooperation between Universidad Católica del Uruguay Damasio Antonio Larranaga and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
The Universidad Católica del Uruguay (UCU), Southern America
Date of execution
17th May, 2024
End Date
17th May, 2027 (3 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Teaching and training, research.
Present status
Active
S. No.
6.
Title of the agreement
Double Degree Agreement between ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and the Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Details of the organization
Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia
Date of execution
2nd July, 2024
End Date
2nd July, 2027 (3 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Double degree in MBA
Present status
Active
S. No.
7.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between Sheffield Hallam Higher Education Corporation and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Date of execution
31st July, 2024
End Date
31st Jul, 2026 (2 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Joint research,
staff and student exchange,
progression and joint development of programme,
any other academic and scholarly endeavours.
Present status
Active
S. No.
8.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Cooperation between The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), Russia
Date of execution
2nd July, 2024
End Date
2nd July, 2029 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Student, Faculty and administrative staff exchange, joint research
Present status
Active
S. No.
9.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between ICFAI Foundation for Higher education and The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State Erie
Details of the organization
The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Date of execution
26th August, 2024
End Date
26th August, 2029 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Professional training programs, faculty exchange, research and continuing education programs, Exchange of scientific materials, publications, information exchange pertaining to developments in teaching, student development, and research at each institution; Develop and conduct joint seminars, symposia, conferences, short courses, meetings on research issues and other academic events; and •Explore opportunities for students of either party to earn academic degrees at various
Present status
Active
S. No.
10.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between University of Massachusetts and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA
Date of execution
24th October, 2024
End Date
24th October, 2027 (3 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Academic and interchange of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and academic and research information between the two Institutions.
Present status
Active
S. No.
11.
Title of the agreement
Agreement for a Program of Academic Cooperation, Exchange agreement between ICN Business School and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
ICN Business School, France
Date of execution
9th December 2024
End Date
9th December, 2029 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Student semester exchange, faculty exchange
Present status
Active
S. No.
12.
Title of the agreement
Cooperation Agreement Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan, USA) and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
Wayne State University, USA
Date of execution
20th August, 2024
End Date
20th August, 2029 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Credit transfers for pathway programs.
Present status
Active
S. No.
13.
Title of the agreement
Program Agreement between Southern Connecticut State University and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
Southern Connecticut State University, USA
Date of execution
13th August, 2025
End Date
13th August 2030 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Student exchange, faculty mobility programs.
Present status
Active
S. No.
14.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding by and between San Diego Sate University (SDSU) on behalf of SDSU Global Campus San Diego, California and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
San Diego State University, USA
Date of execution
29th September 2025
End Date
29th September, 2030 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Student progression, development of programs cooperatively, COIL, other academic activities.
Present status
Active
S. No.
15.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding Between ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
And The Curators of the University of the University of Missouri (MU), USA
Details of the organization
University of Missouri (MU), USA
Date of execution
20th August, 2025
End Date
20th August, 20230 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Faculty and student exchange, joint teaching and research programs, collaborations in research and funded projects, programs,
Present status
Active
S. No.
16.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between San Jose State University and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Details of the organization
San Jose State University, USA
Date of execution
22nd July, 2025
End Date
22nd July, 2030 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Exchange of materials in education, research, publications, and academic information Exchange of faculty and research scholars Exchange of students Joint projects and programs related to global education.
Present status
Active
S. No.
17.
Title of the agreement
Memorandum of Understanding between Illinois Institute of Technology and IFHE
Details of the organization
Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
Date of execution
15th October, 2025
End Date
15th October, 2027 (2 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Mobility of faculty, scholars and students, Joint research, teaching and cultural activities, FDPs, Program based partnerships.
Present status
Active
S. No.
18.
Title of the agreement
Agreement for a Student Exchange Program between ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and Pforzheim University, Pforzheim Germany
Details of the organization
Pforzheim University, Germany
Date of execution
29th December,2025
End Date
29th December, 2030 (5 years)
Scope of Collaboration
Student semester exchange.
Present status
Active
IBS, Hyderabad is among the top Business Schools to be graded.
CRISIL National Level Rating - A***
CRISIL State Level Rating - A***
ICRA National Level Rating - EB1 IN
ICRA State Level Rating - EB1 TS
IBS, Hyderabad is a member of
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA
The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), Belgium
Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), India
Memberships & Network
FOL, Hyderabad is a member of
MOU with University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States.
MOU with Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, DSCI with Telangana Govt, Hyderabad, Telangana.
MOU with Society for Internal Security part of Dr. MCR HRD Institute, Hyderabad
MOU with Widener University, Delaware Law School, Wilmington, USA
MOU with National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)
MOU with New Castle University, Australia
MOU with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Member of International Association of Law Schools (USA)
Member of Asian Law Institute, Singapore
Icfai Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad
Memorandum of Understanding
S.No
1
Title of MoU
National Institute for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Hyderabad
Partner Organization/ Name, Country:
An Organization of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India), having its office at Yousufguda Hyderabad, Telangana, represented by its Director General
Type: Academic / Research / Industry / International
Industry/ National
Date of Signing: DD/MM/YYYY
21-05-2021
Duration- e.g., Number of years, present date of signed and data of conclusion.
10 years
S.No
2
Title of MoU
National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Partner Organization/ Name, Country:
National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Type: Academic / Research / Industry / International
Academic/ Research
Date of Signing: DD/MM/YYYY
29-06-2021
Duration- e.g., Number of years, present date of signed and data of conclusion.
5 years
S.No
3
Title of MoU
Mark Patent.Org, Ahmadabad, State of Gujarat.
Partner Organization/ Name, Country:
Mark Patent, an IP knowledge hub, Ahmadabad, Gujarat
Type: Academic / Research / Industry / International
Academic/ National
Date of Signing: DD/MM/YYYY
28-09-2021
Duration- e.g., Number of years, present date of signed and data of conclusion.
10 Years
S.No
4
Title of MoU
Wordict-IP,
Partner Organization/ Name, Country:
Wordict-IP, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Type: Academic / Research / Industry / International
Academic/ National
Date of Signing: DD/MM/YYYY
01-07-2020
Duration- e.g., Number of years, present date of signed and data of conclusion.
