Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) has signed an agreement to establish a global partnership with a prestigious Malaysian technical university.

A delegation led by Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, President of the Malaysian Technical University, visited JBNU on the 17th to meet with Park Young-gi, Executive Vice‑President of Student and Academic Affairs, and held an official signing ceremony for broad cooperation including student and faculty exchanges and collaborative research.

As the second-largest university in Malaysia, the Malaysian Technical University is a comprehensive institution composed of seven faculties and 60 departments, including the College of Engineering. It ranked 188th in the world and 38th in Asia in this year's QS World University Rankings, demonstrating global competitiveness. In particular, its programs in Petroleum Engineering, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Chemical Engineering are all ranked within the global top 100, highlighting its world-class competitiveness in engineering.

Under the agreement, the two universities agreed to actively promote student exchange and dual degree programs, and to pursue the establishment of a JBNU-UTM Joint Research Institute to conduct collaborative research across various engineering fields and pursue substantive academic exchange through joint publications. 

Park Young-gi, Executive Vice‑President of Student and Academic Affairs, said, 'Global partnerships are essential for advancing knowledge, promoting innovation, and enabling students to interact and grow together. The signing of this agreement will realize our shared vision and mutual development.' He added, 'We look forward to a fruitful relationship with the Malaysian Technical University that opens pathways for joint research activities, exchanges of students and staff, and vigorous exchange of ideas and culture.'