India, IPGA-SF
Area possibilities
Hospital Pharmacy: Clinical rounds, patient counseling, medication management, and hospital operations. Industrial Placements: Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, formulation development, and regulatory affairs. University Research: Laboratory experiments, data analysis, literature review, and short-term academic projects.
Length of training periods
Around 3–4 weeks; students gain practical experience while having flexibility to participate in cultural activities. For each field, hospital pharmacy, industrial placements, and university research range from 3 to 4 weeks depending on the project and host site.
Available months and cities
Available Cities: Delhi NCR (including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida); Full Month Required: No; Fields in Each City: Hospital pharmacy, industrial placements, university research; Comments: Minimum 40 working hours required, flexible duration allows combining short-term placements with cultural exposure for a well-rounded experience.
Type accommodation
Type of Accommodation: University hostels, paid by the student (approximately USD 420–480 for the exchange period), with a possible $100 deposit fee. Additionally, private hotel accommodation may be arranged at a subsidized rate of around (~USD 25) per day if required.
Board, pocket money or other financial benefits/remuneration
Meals are included in the university hostel accommodation. Spending money is not provided by the host association. Students should budget for personal expenses, local travel, and social or cultural activities, approximately USD 10–15 per day additional expenses
Language requirements
English
Other requirements
2 yr of study
Information on Work Permits and Visa
Visa & Work Permit: Short-term Student/Internship Visa required; apply 4–6 weeks in advance; costs USD 10–100 depending on nationality; documents needed: passport, Invitation Letter from SEO, AF & WoL, photos, proof of financial means. Health Insurance: Mandatory for entire stay; students must provide proof. Vaccinations: Up-to-date routine vaccines (MMR, DTP, Polio, Varicella, Influenza); recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis (if rural/long-term), Rabies (if animal exposure), COVID-19 as per guidelines. Additional Documents: Completed visa application form; any embassy-specific forms; guidance and verification provided by SEO. Assistance by SEO: Provide Invitation Letter, advise on documentation, review submissions; students responsible for timely application and compliance.
Selection Procedures
Deadline to apply: Applications must be submitted by end of June for exchanges in August and by end of December for exchanges in February . Selection of Exchange Student: Students are pre-screened by the SEO and the final selection is confirmed by the host, ensuring suitability for the placement. Additional Documents: Students may upload supporting documents (e.g., CV, motivation letter, recommendation letter) with their application. Pre-Selection Template: Outgoing and incoming students are evaluated using the SEO-approved pre-selection tem