JGU partners with 6 Malaysian Universities to offer joint, dual and pathways degree programmes

The six Malaysian universities are Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Sunway University, UNITAR International University, INTI International University, Multimedia University, Nilai University.

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has signed a Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with six universities in Malaysia and opened new vistas for its students and researchers by forging ties with several other prominent universities in the Southeast Asia region. T

These partnerships are aimed at increasing substantive opportunities for students and researchers of their respective countries through exchange programmes, joint, dual and pathways degree programmes, short-term study abroad programmes; joint conferences and joint lectures leading to joint research projects and publications that encourage innovation and cross-cultural perspectives; joint online degree programmes; and promoting collaborations among all stakeholders in India and the Southeast Asia region, including government agencies, public institutions, private corporations, think tanks and research institutions.

The six Malaysian universities are:

* Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

* Sunway University

* UNITAR International University

* INTI International University

* Multimedia University

* Nilai University

Reflecting on the importance of these partnerships, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, the Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University said, “The historical and cultural connections between India and Malaysia are deep, and the present moment itself offers a historic opportunity for the two courtiers to deepen their partnerships in diverse areas, including in education. This is particularly because India and Malaysia have become major hubs of innovations. Partnerships in education will bolster the efforts of our students and researchers by unleashing their creative potential to offer innovative and sustainable solutions to the critical problems that the world faces today.”

As per a statement issued by JGU, the MoUs will help the partner universities to develop academic and cultural exchange opportunities in education, exchange of scholarly materials and information; participate in joint or collaborative research projects and grant applications; articulate arrangements for students to complete their course of study provided all conditions and standards for admission and respective programmes are fulfilled.