New Delhi: Faculty at the University of Delhi is being offered an opportunity to go abroad for pursuing Masters courses in 17 different subjects, with the varsity funding their higher education.

"The faculty preferably upto the age of 35 years will be sponsored by DU to do a Masters in areas where we need to strengthen our teaching and learning. The initiative is aimed at bringing our teachers at par with international scholars indiverse disciplines," DU's Dean of International Relations Anand Prakash said.