U.S.–India relations

Education and skills

Questions, evidence, and comparisons on education and skills in the U.S.–India relationship.

Public university systems Community colleges and vocational education Faculty and institutional partnerships Affordability and access

Published analyses

Does India need U.S. help to build a California-style higher-education system?

A three-tier scenario for 30 million additional student places in India, its investment requirements, and the evidence needed to justify American participation.

By Anirudh Shastry12 September 2026 · 20 min read