Irbid, Nov. 10 (Petra) -- Jadara University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia's SEGi University to expand academic and research cooperation, promote the exchange of expertise and strengthen its network of international university partnerships.

The agreement was signed by Jadara University Vice President Iman Bashiti and SEGi University Deputy Vice Chancellor Srikanth Chakravarthi.

The MoU covers several areas of cooperation, including academic program development, bridging programmes and credit transfer, as well as faculty exchanges and the sharing of educational expertise. It also provides for strengthening research cooperation and implementing joint research projects.

The agreement also includes organizing joint conferences, seminars and academic meetings, alongside exchanging knowledge and academic expertise. These activities aim to expand academic and student exchanges and create opportunities for cooperation among faculty members, researchers and students at both universities.

Bashiti said the agreement marks an important step in Jadara University's efforts to expand its international academic partnerships, stressing that the university's focus goes beyond signing agreements to putting them into practice through joint programs and projects with tangible outcomes.

She added that the partnership is intended to improve the quality of education and scientific research, expand academic and student exchange opportunities, and open new international prospects for students and faculty members.

The partnership forms part of Jadara University's strategy to promote internationalization and strengthen its engagement with international higher education institutions, while expanding its academic and research networks, supporting the quality of higher education and enhancing the university's academic reputation and international competitiveness.

//Petra// WH