The c-hed has been associating with various national and international universities over the years in imparting training to students on various subjects and providing an insight into the development and planning activities of the city of Cochin.

The c-hed is into collaborations and exchange programmes with many notable academic institutions.

The association with various universities and institutes across the world has led to collaborative research, academic support in terms of courses, seminars and developing academic programmes. These partnerships have been facilitating the exchange of ideas and exposure to new experiences and outlook.

The students are briefed on the urban governance, development and planning initiatives of this city. In this regard, c-hed has been acting as an academic support, allowing individuals to gain knowledge of the heritage and history of the city.