Chennai colleges introduce foreign languages to boost student employability

Chennai colleges are integrating foreign languages like Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Korean into their curricula to enhance student employability. Institutions including Anna University and VIT Chennai have made these languages mandatory, aiming to help students secure high-paying roles in multinational corporations.

German and Japanese remain the most popular choices due to scholarship and job opportunities. Colleges are now planning to introduce Mandarin and Korean to align with the growing chip manufacturing and electronics sectors. Some institutions are also offering academic incentives to students who complete these language certifications.

Source: Times of India - Chennai