IIT Guwahati Signs MoU with TECC to Boost India-Taiwan Academic and Cultural Collaboration

IIT Guwahati has signed a three-year MoU with TECC to introduce Mandarin language learning for Indian students, offering access to high-quality instruction from qualified teachers, with options for amendment and extension.

IIT Guwahati Signs MoU with TECC to Boost India-Taiwan Academic and Cultural Collaboration

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has established a partnership with the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India (TECC) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU aims to boost cultural and educational exchange, marking a crucial step in deepening bilateral relations between India and Taiwan through educational and cultural learning initiatives. This agreement heralds a new chapter in the collaborative efforts between India and Taiwan in the field of education, technology enhancement and industry interaction.

As part of this collaboration, TECC will support IIT Guwahati by recruiting expert Mandarin teachers skilled in curriculum design and foreign language assessment. These teachers will lead Mandarin language courses throughout the semesters, enhancing students' language skills and cultural awareness, particularly for those pursuing internships and careers in Taiwan's semiconductor and agritech industries. In exchange, IIT Guwahati will offer the necessary infrastructure to set up the Taiwan Education Centre on campus, where classes, seminars, and bilateral exchange programs will take place.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, and Mr. Peters Chen, Director of the Education Division TECC, witnessed by Mr. Baushuan Ger, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, and Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, Dean of Public Relations, Branding and Ranking, in the presence of Deans and senior representatives from both institutions.

This collaboration aims to introduce Indian students to Mandarin by providing access to high-quality instruction from qualified teachers. By doing so, IIT Guwahati seeks to equip students with valuable linguistic and cultural skills that are essential in today’s globalized world.

The partnership also aims to strengthen bilateral ties between IIT Guwahati and Taiwanese universities. Through facilitating academic exchanges and other collaborative efforts, this initiative will build a strong network of cooperation, enhancing educational and cultural connections between the two regions.

Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, stated, “This collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre is a pivotal moment for our institute, as it aligns with our mission to offer our students a truly global education. By integrating Mandarin language instruction into our curriculum and building strong connections with leading Taiwanese institutions, we are not only enhancing our students’ linguistic skills but also broadening their understanding of different cultures. This partnership opens new academic, industry and research opportunities, allowing our students to explore diverse educational pathways and develop a deeper appreciation for the global landscape, especially in semiconductor industries.”

Speaking at the MoU signing event, Peters Chen, Director of the Education Division TECC, commented, “IIT Guwahati, as one of top universities in India, is not only the key driving force for northeast India but accelerator for semiconductor industry in India. It’s glad that we will work together to provide students with Mandarin language skill, Taiwanese culture and more exchange programmes between universities of India and Taiwan. We will recruit a Taiwanese teacher soon come to campus. The teacher will also hold the Test of Chinese Language as Foreign Language (TOCFL) at campus if there are students who hope to take the test and get certificate. In addition, students will have better opportunities for further studying in Taiwan majoring in the interested fields with scholarship.”

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