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Deepdive India with us…
BUILD BRIDGES
Connect two worlds
India and Switzerland couldn’t be more different, and that’s exactly the point. Work side by side with people from both countries and find out how different perspectives create new solutions.
EXPLORE THE CULTURE
Experience a world of diversity
Countless languages, traditions and flavours, all in a single country. Immerse yourself in India’s history and everyday life, and see business through a completely new cultural lens.
VISIT COMPANIES
Step inside India’s economy
From leading Swiss corporations to ambitious startups: go on-site in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. You’ll get career insights and a view of international business that no lecture hall can offer.
MEET LOCALS
Learn from the people
Talk to Indian students, professionals and entrepreneurs face to face. Personal conversations lead to lasting friendships and a network that reaches far beyond the trip.
wHY TO CHOOSE INDIA
Your
once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover
India beyond
the tourist
trail
Focus India takes you to India as part of a large delegation, in a safe and well-prepared setting. Anyone can visit as a tourist, but you will rarely get another chance to meet students, professionals and locals in such an authentic, non-touristic way.
Tepa Agreement
A new trade agreement between Switzerland and India has been in force since October 2025, making it easier for companies to do business in India. As trade and investment continue to grow, India is becoming an increasingly important partner for Switzerland and a valuable market to understand for your career.
Cultural Exchange
India is home to countless languages, religions and traditions, which are often found within a single city. As a delegate, however, you will experience them first-hand. You talk to Indian students, professionals and locals, learning how they think, work and live. This kind of cultural awareness is invaluable in any international role.
Safe & Guided
Join a group of like-minded FHNW students from a variety of fields of study and experience India together. Build friendships that will last long after the trip has ended. You will be guided every step of the way by a student project team and FHNW lecturers, so you can travel with confidence and enjoy every moment.
Market Potential
With a population of more than 1.4 billion, a young and fast-growing population, and an economy set to become the world’s third largest, India is a country with huge potential. Seeing this dynamism first-hand is the best way to understand where global business is heading.
Join the Delegation
Join a delegation of about 20 students from different fields and travel to India in spring 2027. Prepare together in Switzerland, then experience two weeks of company visits, culture and exchange. Apply now and become part of it!
The application window will be open until the 25th. October.
Our Theme
Shaping Futures Together
Different Perspectives Create New Solutions Focus India 2027 explores how Switzerland and India, two distinct economic and cultural environments, create value through exchange, innovation and long-term partnerships. Through seminars, company visits, and collaboration with international partners, the project highlights how cultural diversity, sustainable technologies, and cross-border careers come together to create lasting impact. By bridging cultures and disciplines, we examine how collaboration can foster sustainability, connect students with future-oriented industries, and strengthen long-term partnerships between academia and business. Focus India shows that real progress comes not only from innovation, but from dialogue, mutual learning, and shared experience.
The Destinations
During the delegation trip, we will visit five different destinations across India. Each offers a different perspective on the country, ranging from the political capital and financial centre to an industrial city, a technology hub and a remote island region.
Old and New Delhi
Delhi is India’s capital and seat of government, home to ministries and embassies. Old Delhi showcases the historic city, including the Red Fort. A day trip to Agra will take you to the Taj Mahal. This stop provides an insight into how politics and history have shaped Swiss-Indian relations.
Mumbai
Mumbai is India’s financial and commercial centre. The Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange are based here, as are major corporations and an increasingly vibrant start-up scene.
Bangalore
Bangalore is India’s leading IT and start-up hub. Many international tech companies and development centres, as well as young start-ups, are based here. Students can learn how India’s digital economy works.
Aurangabad
Aurangabad is a mid-sized city with a strong industrial base, including precision engineering and the supply of industrial products. Unlike in Mumbai, students can observe how a provincial city is structured and how manufacturing and supply chains operate in practice.
Andaman Islands
The Andaman Islands are located in a remote part of the Bay of Bengal, far from India’s major cities. The local economy relies on tourism, fishing, and conservation. This stop will provide an insight into India’s tourism industry and the challenge of balancing economic development with environmental protection.
Save the Dates
As a delegate, you will take part in a preparatory seminar in Switzerland and an unforgettable study trip to India of about two weeks, including visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and more. This unique combination of academic input, cultural exchange and hands-on business experience will give you fresh perspectives and valuable skills for today’s interconnected world.
Your Contribution
The International Student Projects (ISPs) give final-year students at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) the chance to learn internationally, across disciplines and through hands-on experience.
As a delegate, you will:
- Work on your own or in a small group.
- Write a paper on this year’s theme, drawing on: Your own research.
- Insights from the seminar in Switzerland.
- Experiences from the seminar in India.
Compensation – Successful student delegates receive 5 ECTS. Module allocation according to individual degree programme.
Cost
Participation Fee: CHF 2,800
Includes: Round trip flights, accommodations, in land transport
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions from students, including questions raised during the online roadshows.