KIIT University participated in the World Education leaders’ Forum held in Busan, South Korea recently.
The university signed a MoU with six Korean universities including Jungwon University, Hanbuk National University, Kyungpook National University, Chosun University, Dong-A University and Dong Uie University besides two African universities such as Kenyatta University and Open University of Tanzania during the meet.
According to the provisions of the agreement, students of the KIIT would get opportunity to visit the partner universities in Korea and Africa. Travelling expenses would be partially borne by KIIT, while lodging and boarding would be taken care of by the host universities.
Secretary-General of the Forum Prof lee Hakchun desired to establish Korean Education Centre at KIIT University. He also expressed interest in 2+2 system between KIIT University and the Korean Universities, besides opening a Cyber University for long distance learning. Prof Emmanuel Dolo, National Youth Policy Advisor to President, Ministry of State and Presidential Affairs, liberia expressed his desire to send students to KIIT. Prof Tolly Mbwette, Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Tanzania would be visiting KIIT in September this year to strengthen the ties.
Similarly, Young Woo Jin, CEO of UNHWA Corporation, South Korea, a bio-venture company, showed keenness in recruiting students from the School of Biotechnology, KIIT.