Academic Cooperation Visit to Uzbekistan from Our University
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Our university has strengthened its relations with universities in the Turkic world by signing a series of cooperation and exchange program agreements as part of academic contacts in Uzbekistan.
In line with its internationalization vision, Istanbul Commerce University has made important contacts to strengthen its academic relations with universities in Uzbekistan. During the visit on October 15-16, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Berk Ayvaz and Exchange Programs Coordinator Arda Türkoğlu visited a number of universities in Tashkent and held cooperation meetings.
ACADEMIC COOPERATION AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS DISCUSSED
During the visit, the delegation visited Tashkent International University and the International University of Turkic States and met with officials. The meetings covered student and academic exchange programs, joint research projects, and opportunities for cooperation in the field of education. The contacts made with both institutions were productive in terms of mutual information sharing and identifying new areas of joint work.
BILATERAL PROTOCOLS AND ORKHON EXCHANGE PROGRAM AGREEMENTS
At the end of the meetings, bilateral cooperation protocols and Orkhun Exchange Program agreements were signed between Istanbul Commerce University and the relevant institutions in Uzbekistan. These protocols will increase student and academic mobility between the parties and pave the way for joint academic projects.
REGIONAL ACADEMIC NETWORKS ARE STRENGTHENING
During the visit, the delegation also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) agreements with Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University and Tashkent State Transport University. These agreements will contribute to the development of regional education and research cooperation, as well as strengthening our university’s academic ties with the Turkic world.
CONTRIBUTING TO INTERNATIONALIZATION GOALS
The visits and protocols signed are considered an important step in line with Istanbul Commerce University’s internationalization strategy. It is aimed that the collaborations our university carries out with the countries of the Turkic world will offer new academic and cultural opportunities to our students and academics.
