Programmes and Areas of Engagement
Institutional Overview
The BRICS Student Council is a multilateral, student-led platform established to advance academic cooperation, youth leadership, and people-to-people exchange among students of BRICS member countries and partner states.
The Council represents a democratic, programme-driven structure with enhanced implementation capacity, accountability, and international engagement.
1. Academic Cooperation and Research Development Programme
Objective: To promote intellectual exchange, joint research, and academic excellence across BRICS nations.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Organisation of BRICS student academic forums, conferences, and policy dialogues
Facilitation of collaborative research initiatives among universities and research institutions
Promotion of postgraduate scholarship, research dissemination, and knowledge sharing
Engagement on innovation, development policy, science, and technology cooperation
Advocacy for academic mobility and institutional partnerships within BRICS
2. Student Leadership and Governance Programme
Objective: To develop principled, capable, and globally oriented student leaders.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Leadership development and governance training for student representatives
Promotion of democratic participation and institutional integrity within student structures
Mentorship programmes linking student leaders with senior professionals and policymakers
Capacity building in diplomacy, negotiation, and multilateral engagement
Strengthening ethical leadership and accountability in student governance
3. Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Programme
Objective: To enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and professional readiness of BRICS students.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Skills development initiatives aligned to labour market and development priorities
Entrepreneurship promotion, innovation challenges, and youth-led enterprises
Professional development seminars in public policy, research, and leadership
Engagement with public institutions, private sector entities, and multilateral partners
Promotion of youth economic participation and sustainable livelihoods
4. International Relations and Student Diplomacy Programme
Objective: To advance student diplomacy and strengthen international cooperation.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Structured engagement with embassies, diplomatic missions, and international organisations
Student participation in BRICS-related summits, forums, and international observances
Cultural and educational diplomacy initiatives among BRICS nations
Training in international relations, protocol, and global governance
Representation of BRICS student interests in international platforms
5. Cultural Exchange and People-to-People Cooperation Programme
Objective: To foster mutual understanding, solidarity, and cultural appreciation among BRICS students.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Cultural exchange programmes, language initiatives, and heritage activities
Student-led cultural festivals and intercultural dialogue platforms
Promotion of shared values, diversity, and social cohesion
Commemoration of national and international milestones
Strengthening people-to-people relations as a pillar of BRICS cooperation
6. Social Impact and Community Engagement Programme
Objective: To promote socially responsible student participation in development.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Community outreach, volunteerism, and development-oriented initiatives
Advocacy on education access, equality, and social inclusion
Environmental sustainability and climate awareness programmes
Alignment of student initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Support for vulnerable and marginalised student communities
7. Policy Engagement and Student Advocacy Programme
Objective: To ensure meaningful student participation in policy discourse.
Key Areas of Engagement:
Student-led policy research, position papers, and analytical briefs
Engagement with government departments and policy-making institutions
Advocacy on higher education, youth development, and transformation agendas
Monitoring and evaluation of youth-focused initiatives and programmes
Facilitation of dialogue between students and decision-makers
