• The International Cell at BNCA aims todevelop a cultural awareness and create global citizens who can connect different societies with their knowledge and understanding. Provide various foreign study options that can enrich the academic experience Expose our students to international architecture, urbanism, and cultures for at least six months to learn from the local-global and historical-contemporary aspects of architecture.
• Attract and welcome international students to study at BNCA and experience the diverse cultural heritage of India.
• Facilitate student exchange programs and offer necessary support / guidance for admission procedures
• Invite distinguished faculty from abroad
• Start Joint Academic and Research programs with International Universities
• Organise international study tours to showcase the splendour of modern architectural wonders and successful urban settlements around the world that students can witness first hand
• Our team of program coordinators advise students on academic, cultural and financial matters.
• Explore a variety of options in destinations around the world for your study abroad journey!

BNCA international collaborations are the partnerships and initiatives that BNCA has established with various foreign universities, organizations and agencies to enhance the quality and scope of its education and research in the field of architecture and design. BNCA international collaborations aim to provide its students and faculty with opportunities to learn from different cultures, pedagogies and practices, as well as to contribute to the global knowledge and development in their domains. Some of the examples of BNCA international collaborations are:

CURRENTLY ACTIVE MOU’s

1. Politecnico Di Milano (Milan, Italy)
2. DOMUS Academy (Milan, Italy)
3. NABA (Milan, Italy)
4. Istituto Marangoni (Italy, France, UK, USA)
5. Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, USA)
6. Sookmyung Women’s University (Seoul, Korea)
7. Udayana University (Bali, Indonesia)
8. Ontario-India Student Exchange Program (Canada)
9. Swinburne University of Technology (Australia)
10. Wakayama College of Global Business (Japan)
11. BISCAST (Philippines)
12. Polytechnic University of Philippines (Philippines)

COLLABORATIONS-JOINT STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS

13. Ontario India – (OIN) Student Exchange Program
14. Canberra University (Australia)
15. Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain)
16. Colombo School of Architecture (Sri Lanka)
17. University of Westminster (UK) & EPA, London
18. Rome University of Fine Arts (Rome, Italy)
19. SLIGO University, Ireland
20. Bauhaus University (Weimar, Germany)
21. University of Calpoly (San Lui Obispo – USA)
22. All City SRL,Milan
23. Southbank University, Brisbane, Australia
24. Ventures in Digital Architecture – India, Joint Workshop / Symposium
25. KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
26. Lost Gardens of KhajurahO, Belgium INTACH
27. Revitalisation of Market Places, Curtin University (Australia)
28. Livable smart city workshop. (NUS, Singapore)
29. New Inserts, Old Morphologies , UTAH State University
30. ‘Mathura – Community-based Initiative at Lakhnu, Curtin University(Australia)
31. Prakrutee–Swedish International Development Agency(Sweden)
32. Conservation Tools of Core City of Pune -KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm,Sweden)
33. Socio-Economical development of India (SIT, USA)
34. Balinese Architecture, Landscape & Interiors – Udayana University (Bali-Indonesia)
35. Varanasi Project -University of Illinois (Urbana Champaign, USA)
36. Ventures in Digital Architecture – India, Joint Symposium
37. Deliberative Democracy Workshop for Dattawadi (Demola, Europe)
38. Our City Our Rivers (National University of Singapore)
39. See: Our City- A Global Classroom- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
40. Inside Out | Outside In -HAWK University, Germany.

UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT HUB ACTIVITIES

41. Sustainable Housing Unit at Shinyanga in Tanzania
42. Community Center and Dry Compost Toilet at Kapila Village, Lusaka in Zambia
43. Revamping of Ship Containers for School Utility as Classrooms, Library And Reading Rooms For Barrack Road Primary School At Montego Bay, Jamaica.
44. Workshop On Urban Landscapes for A Better Tomorrow to Generate Prototypes for Green Roofs At Maribor University In Slovenia
45. Budapest, Emergency Shelter Design
46. United Nations Academic Impact Program 2017, At Tunis, Tunisia
47. United Nations Academic Impact Program 2017, At Nairobi, Keny
48. New Silkway Un Women – “Protection of Womens’ Rights In Areas Of Conflict.”  Al-Farabi Kazakh National University( Kaznu) In Almaty, Kazakhstan
49. Unai Program Bnca  Serbia And Bosnia  On Emergency Shelters
50. United Nations Academic Impact Program-Morocco  Workshop On “Sustainable Strategies For Affordable Housing

International visits from Foreign Universities & Architects of International Repute

1. Patrick Schumacher, ZHA
2. James Law
3. Bharat Dave, Melbourne University, Australia
4. Vijay Kale, USA
5. Nicholas Knebel, Cottbus University, Germany
6. Jonard Ludovic, Paris, France
7. Rudolf Lukermenn, Dessau, Germany
8. Ashutosh Sohoni, Bowling Green State University, USA
9. Kristoff Crolla
10. Valdas Jaskunas, Lithuania
11. Guntur Hurtmann, Chur University of Technology, Switzerland
12. Henrietta Palmer Royal University College of Architecture, Sweden
13. Quinguo Guo, Melbourne University, Australia
14. Michele Grimm, Wayne University, Detroit
15. Andrews from New Zealand
16. Prabhu Atre, USA
17. James Cook
18. Don Grey from Kent University, UK
19. David Crow, Manchester University
20. Gajanan Sabnis, Harvard University
21. University of Chatham
22. Mewani of Seneca University, Canada
23. Guy Austern
24. Director of EPA, London
25. Rick Best, Bond University, Australia
26. Christina, University of Rotterdam
27. British Council Visit (University of Bournemouth, University of Strathclyde, Sheffield Hallam University)
28. Sameep Padora, Sp+A
29. Canadian Consulate Visit + Director of University of British Columbia
30. American University of Sharjah
31. Landscape department – Sheffield University
32. Johannes Widodo, National University of Singapore
33. Rob Fleming, Philadelphia University
34. Raya Ani, RAW, NYC

1. 2009:Spain and Portugal–Exploring Architecture by Antonio Gaudi and Santiago Calatrava     
2. 2010: Paris – Amsterdam– International Architecture
3. 2011: Sri-Lanka– Exploring Architecture by  Geoferry Bawa (M. Arch)
4. 2011: Scandinavia– Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway
5. 2012: Spain– Exploring Architecture by Gaudi and Calatrava
6. 2013: Italy– Exploring the mesmerizing Church Architecture, the Great Rome and the wonderful cities of Naples, Florence and Milan.
7. 2014: France– Exploring Architecture of the French Riviera and Visiting some of the most iconic buildings including the Eiffel Tower, The Palace of Versailles etc.
8. 2014: Dubai– Exploring the modern Architecture of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
9. 2015: Spain and France  – Exploring Architecture of Paris and Visiting  some of the most iconic buildings including the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre etc. 5 day workshop at ETSAB, Barcelona, City tour of Valencia
10. 2015: Sri – Lanka– Exploring the modern Architecture and traditional Architecture of Sri Lanka
11. 2016:Europe: Amsterdam, Paris,
12. 2016:Japan
13. 2016:Tunisia, Kenya
14. 2017: Europe- Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels,
15. 2022– UAE– Dubai and Abu Dhabi
16. 2022- South Africa and Mauritius
17. 2023– Germany,Austria–  Berlin,Prague, Vienna – EDUTECH – Workshop