A trusted platform at the intersection of academia, government, and global engagement.
An international not-for-profit consortium of educators, institutions, and government bodies preparing India's youth for the 21st-century global economy.
About GECF
The Global Education and Careers Forum (GECF) is an international not-for-profit consortium of educators, institutions, government bodies, and mission-driven organisations committed to preparing India's youth with the skills, knowledge, and global exposure required to succeed in the 21st-century global economy.
GECF's institutional credibility is reinforced by its founding and strategic partnerships with leading government and academic bodies. The Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, Government of Telangana, serves as a founding partner, reflecting strong public sector trust and alignment.
This foundation is further strengthened through collaboration with Osmania University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTU Hyderabad), and the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) — among India's most respected higher education authorities.
In parallel, GECF maintains strategic partnerships with globally respected organisations such as Campus France, Enterprise Ireland, and Global Wales. These alliances strengthen academic cooperation, facilitate institutional linkages, and create structured pathways connecting India's students and institutions with leading global education ecosystems.
Nearly 100 higher education institutions in India and internationally are part of the GECF consortium, creating a strong global network that promotes academic collaboration, student mobility, and institutional partnerships aligned with global standards and workforce needs.
Our purpose, vision & mission
Our mission
- To serve as a trusted platform connecting Indian higher education institutions with leading international universities, faculty, and academic ecosystems.
- To facilitate global academic engagement through faculty exchange, institutional partnerships, and structured student pathways.
- To enable Indian faculty and students to access international knowledge, develop globally relevant competencies, and engage with emerging academic and research frontiers.
- To support collaborative research, joint academic initiatives, and long-term institutional cooperation between Indian and international partners.
- To foster a culture of internationalisation within Indian higher education institutions aligned with global academic standards and national priorities.
- To nurture globally aware, confident, and future-ready students prepared to contribute meaningfully in an interconnected world.
Our values
GECF operates on principles of credibility, neutrality, and impact. We facilitate global academic engagement with integrity — building structured pathways and long-term institutional relationships rooted in trust, government alignment, and measurable outcomes for Indian students and institutions.
Message from our Global Chair
“Team GECF is immensely passionate about positioning Young Indians as globally competent professionals in developed economies facing an ageing workforce, through structured Study Abroad pathways and Post-Study Work opportunities.”
Our model actively engages global universities that welcome Indian students in large numbers, encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to the capacity building in the Indian higher education ecosystem.
Equally, we celebrate and showcase the success of our stakeholders —
- Indian students excelling both in India and at leading global institutions
- Indian alumni of international universities creating global impact
- Indian higher education institutions advancing meaningful global engagement
- International partners strengthening academic collaboration with India
Through conversation, collaboration, and celebration, GECF builds a platform where achievement is recognised, partnerships are formalised, and global opportunities are unlocked for the next generation of Indian leaders.
— Mr. Navin Mittal, IAS · Special Chief Secretary, Govt. of Telangana · Global Chair, GECF
Meet the leadership →Strategic partners
Nearly 100 institutions in India and internationally are part of the GECF consortium. Our founding partner — the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, Government of Telangana — reflects deep public sector alignment. International allies include Campus France, Enterprise Ireland, Global Wales, and the University of Western Australia.
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