Hyderabad, October 16, 2026: Woxsen University, Hyderabad, has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with XPO, a North American asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, to enhance industry engagement and provide experiential learning opportunities for students.
The partnership aims to integrate XPO’s industry expertise with Woxsen’s academic strengths through trainee programmes, live projects, internships, industry visits, and expert interactions, focusing on preparing students for workplace demands.
Student and Faculty Opportunities
Under the agreement, Woxsen students will have access to merit-based trainee programmes, live industry projects, internships, and industry visits, as well as interactions with XPO professionals in India. XPO will participate in pre-placement talks, employer interactions, and receive a preferred recruitment slot during placement season. The company will also provide input on curriculum relevance and emerging industry needs, and design industry-led modules through Woxsen’s 12 Value-Added Credits under the Applied Learning & Industry Interface pathway.
Faculty at Woxsen will be able to undertake 4–6-week industry engagements or projects at XPO in India, gaining exposure to new technologies and business practices. The collaboration also includes management development programmes, customised executive education, and certification programmes aligned with XPO’s learning and development requirements. XPO subject matter experts will deliver guest lectures and knowledge-sharing sessions, while dedicated representatives from both organisations will coordinate the partnership and explore further areas of collaboration.
Leadership Statements
Dr V. J. Byra Reddy, Vice Chancellor of Woxsen University, said the partnership with XPO demonstrates Woxsen’s commitment to industry-integrated education, combining academic rigour with XPO’s operational expertise to equip students with practical skills for high-demand roles.
Sameer Shaikh, Head of XPO India and Senior Director, Financial Shared Services & Technology, stated that the collaboration reflects XPO’s commitment to bridging classroom learning with real-world business challenges and helping students develop skills for the global industry.
Partnership Scope and Extension
The MoU is valid for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent. The agreement aims to connect academic learning with industry experience, offering XPO India the opportunity to engage with emerging talent and contribute to developing industry-ready professionals.
About the Organisations
Woxsen University is a private university in Telangana, India, offering programmes in business, technology, arts and design, architecture, law, and liberal arts. The university is recognised in several national and international rankings, including the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025 (Rank #8 All India), Times B-School Ranking 2026 (Top 100 B-Schools, Rank #5 Asia Pacific), Bloomberg Best B-School, and Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025. Woxsen also features in Outlook I-CARE’s rankings for undergraduate programmes in BBA, B. Tech, Design, and Architecture.
XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, and operates 586 locations with 38,000 employees in North America and Europe, serving 55,000 customers and moving 16 billion pounds of freight annually.
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