PARTNERSHIPS
IC3 Institute Partners
The IC3 Institute, established in 2018, is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high schools worldwide through career and college counseling. It brings together schools, colleges, universities, and industry to ensure early access to counseling, empowering educators and counselors. Through its partners, the IC3 Institute expands its reach for students’ college readiness and career success.
IC3 Institute Consortium
The IC3 Institute Consortium presents an unparalleled and exclusive opportunity for higher education institutions to establish themselves as trailblazers in fostering enduring partnerships with schools and organizations, which have the potential to influence the lives of approximately 500 million young individuals globally.
Benefits
Branding & recognition:
Gain visibility through logo placement on IC3 Institute platforms, acknowledgment at key events like the Graduation Ceremony, and inclusion in the Resource Library accessed by a large counselor base around the world.
Access to a global network:
Host the Alumni Reunion, engage in counselor-focused programs, and connect with a global network of schools and educators through both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Thought leadership & knowledge sharing:
Participate in exclusive Quarterly Think Tank meetings for peer-to-peer learning and partnership opportunities, and gain early access to research insights driving institutional strategies.
IC3 Institute Consortium
Indiana University Bloomington, U.S.
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, U.S.
Our 910-acre campus of more than 226 years old is situated in the heart of Knoxville, a thriving modern city with small town charm that is home to music venues, museums and galleries, and local sports teams. UT is perfectly situated for outdoor adventure: our front yard is the Tennessee River, and our backyard is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with 800+ miles of hiking trails. It’s no wonder National Geographic named Knoxville a Best Adventure Town. We’re conveniently located within a day’s drive of nearly half the US population and just 15 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which connects Knoxville to many major cities through 120 daily flights. As a Tier one & premier research-intensive institution which has Nine Undergraduate colleges under the same umbrella, we emphasize hands-on practical experience and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to get involved in civic engagement, solve complex real-world problems, and improve the community’s welfare. Our 360+ undergraduate programs include top- ranked areas of study like Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Architecture, Arts, Biological Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Information & Communications. UT offers more than 60 Honors degree concentrations as well as the Chancellor’s Honors, Leadership Honors, Haslam Scholars, and 1794 Scholars programs. We’re dedicated to student success and provide a support network that includes academic advisors, the Dean of Students office, and our many Division of Student Success programs. UT strives to be a campus that is welcoming to everyone. We offer resources and programs, like the Office of Multicultural Student Life, which promote academic success, equality, and leadership development of students. Our Pride Center provides support, resources, and a community space for UT’s LGBTQ+ and ally community. UT was recently honoured for its commitment to first-generation students— nearly a quarter of our undergraduate students—and celebrated the opening of a Veterans Resource Center on campus. With over 400 clubs and organizations to join, countless service opportunities, and amazing teams to cheer on. VOLUNTEERS FOR LIFE!! No matter the major, the university prepares the student for what comes next. In addition to the resources offered by our Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration, Vols are connected to a global network of over 250,000 alumni who open doors for students looking for their first internships and graduates progressing in their careers. Our students live the Volunteer spirit and have logged 525,000+ service hours over the past five years with the Jones Center for Leadership and Service, the campus hub for leadership and service opportunities. There’s never been a better time to be a Volunteer!
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Abertay University, Scotland, UK
In their own words
Host Universities
In recent years, the IC3 Institute has built significant partnerships with leading universities. These universities contribute immensely to facilitating the IC3 Institute's mission by hosting the residential weeks of the Empower flagship program. Some of the provisions made by the host universities are:
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- Programming and delivery of modules
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Logistics for On-campus sessions
To partner with the IC3 Institute as a host university, write to us at info@ic3institute.org.
Benefits

IC3 Institute Host Universities
Ashoka University
Ashoka University is a private, nonprofit university, and an unprecedented example of collective public philanthropy in India. Ashoka offers its students a multidisciplinary liberal education, usually defined as one that transcends the boundaries between the arts and sciences, and carries a strong emphasis on learning across subjects. Such an education provides depth and breadth of learning, both by exposing students to diverse disciplines and by emphasizing scholarship and research.
Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad University is a research university dedicated to rigorous academic pursuit with a focus on building enquiry as a value through interdisciplinary learning. We provide a liberal education that prepares students to think deeply and creatively across fields, and emerge as independent thinkers and compassionate leaders, who can innovatively engage with complex challenges of our society. Established in 2009 by the 80-year-old Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), we are committed to the discovery of ideas that can enhance our understanding of issues that face our society. We offer Undergraduate and Graduate programmes as part of Amrut Mody School of Management, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Computer Studies, Centre for Heritage Management, Centre for Learning Futures and Venture Studio.
BML Munjal University
Mentored by Imperial College London (ranked 8th in the QS World University Rankings 2019), BML Munjal University (BMU) has been founded by the promoters of the Hero Group, with the mission to establish a world-class university in India. BMU offers BTech, BBA, BSc Economics (Hons), BA- LLB, BBA-LLB, MBA, and Ph.D. programs. BMU’s unique curriculum is based on Experiential Learning, where 45% of the time is spent outside the classroom learning in labs and workshops, on projects or in Practice School. BMU has also tied up with the Singapore Management University, Carleton University, Aston University, North South University, Agder University, Norway, Mary’s College of California, UC Berkeley and Kent State University. BMU’s industry collaborations include KPMG, Axis Bank, IBM, Shell, Intel, Siemens, and Hero MotoCorp.
Christ University
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. Established in 1969 as Christ College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education, and adoption of global higher education practices. The multi-disciplinary University which focuses on teaching research and service offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management, engineering, education, and law to over 27000 students. The University offers its programmes at three campuses in Bangalore in Karnataka; Pune Lavasa in Maharashtra and Delhi NCR. The campus is a living example of harmonious multiculturalism with students from all the states and union territories and around 60 different countries.
FLAME University
FLAME University is the pioneer of liberal education in India. The university’s main objective is to offer an interdisciplinary platform of education that provides both breadth and depth in diverse areas of knowledge. Liberal education at FLAME University aims to go beyond the familiar structure and narrowly encapsulated forms of knowledge. Our programs teach skills and impart education with practical relevance. Our students undergo a unique confluence of academic excellence and experiential learning methods that inculcate leadership and risk-taking abilities. We offer undergraduate programs and postgraduate through four schools. The student-centric learning is delivered by esteemed faculty scholars from various prestigious national and international institutes in a world-class campus setting.
Krea University
Krea University is an upcoming Liberal Arts and Sciences university located in Sri City, north of Chennai. It is backed by some of the best minds and thought leaders in the country, including Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor, N. Vaghul, former chairman ICICI Bank, R. Seshasayee, former chairman of Ashok Leyland and Infosys, and supported by business leaders like Anand Mahindra, Sajjan Jindal, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Anu Aga. Krea University has a unique ‘interwoven learning’ approach that weaves creativity and action, arts and sciences, theory and practice, to make students ready to deal with challenges and opportunities presented by the 21st century. It will offer three-year, residential B.A. (Hon.) and B.Sc. (Hon.) degrees. Students will also have an option of completing a more rigorous fourth year of Advanced Studies.
O.P. Jindal Global University
JGU is a non-profit global university established by the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2009. JGU is established in memory of Mr. O.P. Jindal as a philanthropic initiative of Mr. Naveen Jindal, the Founding Chancellor. The University Grants Commission has accorded its recognition to O.P. Jindal Global University. The vision of JGU is to promote global courses, global programmes, global curriculum, global research, global collaborations, and global interaction through a global faculty. JGU is situated on a 80-acre state-of-the art residential campus in the National Capital Region of Delhi. JGU is one of the few universities in Asia that maintains a 1:15 faculty-student ratio and appoints faculty members from different parts of the world with outstanding academic qualifications and experience. JGU has established six schools: Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global Business School, Jindal School of International Affairs, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities and Jindal School of Journalism and Communication.
Rishihood University
Rishihood is India’s first social-impact university. Located in Sonipat, the university's academic areas include creativity, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, and public leadership. Rishihood’s multi-disciplinary style ensures that it nurtures a generation of leaders who can bring a positive change in the world. The university believes in an ‘ecosystem’ approach to learning rather than isolated training and research. Therefore, Rishihood actively engages and nurtures an ecosystem for its academic areas as well as for the larger growth of the nation and society. The university's learning environment inspires people to achieve ‘Rishihood’. Their programmes and projects are designed so that each person associated with the university is motivated to contribute to society in a positive way.
Shiv Nadar University
Shiv Nadar University is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, student-centric and research-focused institution. Through its innovative curriculum and interdisciplinary focus, the university is bringing a paradigm shift in higher education in India. Enabling students to accomplish excellence in their major while simultaneously pursuing other academic interests through various options under a minor, the university inculcates critical thinking and problem solving skills. It prepares students to become leaders and decision-makers in the academia, research, industry, business, and policy arenas. The university has 5 schools, 18 departments & 6 research centers engaged in teaching, practice, and research in disciplines as diverse as Art, Chemistry, Communication, Design, Economics, Engineering, English, History, Lifesciences, Mathematics, Management, Performing Arts, Physics, Sociology, and more.
Vijaybhoomi University
Jagran Lakecity University (JLU)
Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) Bhopal is a private university established under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956 and is based out of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. JLU Bhopal is one of the fastest growing and one of the most awarded universities of Central India having practice-based pedagogy at its core. Currently, the university is offering 50+ degree programs to more than 2500 students from 8 countries and 27 states of India. The university has numerous Partnerships with Top Industries and International Educational Institutes, ensuring the students get great exposure both nationally and internationally. JLU Bhopal is the only participating university from Central India ERASMUS+ programme under the Tuning India Project, funded by the European Commission, and is also currently the country chair for the Association of Universities of Asia Pacific (AUAP). Jagran Lakecity University became the first university in MP & CG to be awarded the 'DIAMOND' rating by QS I-Gauge, an International Rating agency in June 2021. JLU was ranked 30th best private university in India by the Education World in 2021 and also got the E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation (E-Lead) Certification 2020-21, by QS I –Gauge. India Today and Outlook India, has ranked Jagran School of Journalism and Mass Communication, JLU Bhopal as No.1 in Madhya Pradesh and top 15 in India in 2020 and the University has been bestowed with several prestigious awards, such as 'University of the Year' by Government of Madhya Pradesh for consecutive five years from 2015 to 2019 and is recognized as a Global League Institution in 2015 at the House of Commons, London, UK
RV University
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