INTI International University & Colleges inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Brazil, on 6 April 2022 to promote cooperation between both institutions in fields of mutual interest.
The MoA will allow both parties to cooperate on activities that are mutually beneficial such as study abroad opportunities in Malaysia, academic progression, placement, and enrolment for various programmes at INTI, mobility student exchange programmes, faculty exchange programmes, academic funding and visiting scholar programmes, as well as curriculum mapping, design, and development.
INTI International University & Colleges Chief Executive Officer Chong Kok Wai, and University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR) President Professor Dr Randal Martins Pompeu, representing their institutions at the virtual signing ceremony.
The virtual ceremony saw INTI represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Chong Kok Wai, while UNIFOR was represented by its President, Prof Dr Randal Martins Pompeu.
University of Fortaleza, founded in 1973, is located in the coastal city of Fortaleza and ranks as one of the top universities for education and science programmes in Brazil. Currently, they have more than 120 higher education programmes and cooperation with 26 countries.
Prof Dr Jose Milton De Sousa Filho, Vice-President of Research, UNIFOR, giving an introduction about the University to the audience.
INTI International University & Colleges Chief Executive Officer Chong Kok Wai, and University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR) President Professor Dr Randal Martins Pompeu, representing their institutions at the virtual signing ceremony.
According to Chong Kok Wai, the partnership between INTI and UNIFOR will greatly benefit both institutions by providing students, faculty, and staff to exchange knowledge and expand their worldviews.
“As an institution that has been around slightly longer than INTI, we believe that we can leverage on UNIFOR’s experience and expertise. Meanwhile, we would be most honoured to share our knowledge and skills as well through various initiatives to strengthen, promote and develop academic and research collaborations,” he added.
UNIFOR President Prof Dr Randal Martins Pompeu giving his words of commitment during the ceremony.
Meanwhile, Prof Dr Randal Martins Pompeu said the agreement will open other doors to Asia.
“It is very important we sign this agreement today with Malaysia because it opens doors to Asia. In Asia we only have China and South Korea (as partners), but now we have another option for our students to go and to have opportunities and experience Asia with our agreement today,” he said.
AP. Ts. Dr Choo Wou Onn, Pro-Vice Chancellor of INTI International University, giving the closing remarks at the virtual ceremony.
To conclude his speech, Prof Dr Randal Martins Pompeu reiterated that the agreement has further expanded the ties between the two countries through education, and hoped that more collaborations could be established in the near future. He also expressed interest in implementing a collaborative double degree programme and looks forward to working with INTI.