Pondicherry University is dedicated to conducting research that transcends traditional academic boundaries. The University actively engages in partnerships with both national and international organizations, as well as industrial collaborators, to ensure that its research is innovative and that its practical applications will provide tangible benefits to end-users in the real world. The University employs collaborative projects, outreach initiatives, and knowledge transfer programs to create a positive societal impact.

The University anticipates establishing significant and productive collaborations with national and international institutions in the following domains:

• Exchange of students, research scholars, faculty, and academic administrators.
• Collaborations in research and development.
• Joint project initiatives.
• Sharing of literature and exemplary teaching and academic practices.
• Human resource development.
• Provision of dual and joint degree programs.