UTM International

23/09/2026

🇲🇾🇫🇷 A New Milestone for UTM’s Global Partnerships

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia has become the first Malaysian university to establish a partnership with Télécom Paris, a leading French institution in engineering, technology and digital innovation, and a member of the prestigious Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

The MoU, signed in Paris on 21 September 2026, opens new opportunities for student mobility, academic exchange, joint research and postgraduate collaboration.

A meaningful step forward in strengthening UTM–France relations and advancing global engagement.

🔗 Read more: https://news.utm.my/2026/09/utm-becomes-first-malaysian-university-to-partner-with-telecom-paris/

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has become the first Malaysian university to partner with Télécom Paris, a leading French institution in engineering, technology, and digital innovation. The partnership aims to strengthen academic linkages, expand international exposure, and create opportunitie...

22/09/2026

📢 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐘𝟐𝟕/𝟐𝟖 — 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

Applications are now open for the Fulbright Malaysian Scholar Program AY27/28 — an opportunity for Malaysian scholars to pursue research, teaching, or professional projects at a U.S. host institution where scholars can expand their academic and professional networks, deepen their expertise, and contribute to meaningful knowledge exchange between Malaysia and the United States.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the MACEE Fulbright community and take your work beyond borders. 🇺🇸🌏

🗓️ Applications open until 𝟏𝟐 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🔗 Learn more via https://lnkd.in/gqxiNk68

21/09/2026

🌍 𝐔𝐓𝐌 × 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐉𝐀𝐃 & 𝐒𝐔𝐇𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐈̇𝐒𝐔 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒, 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

17 September 2026 | London, United Kingdom

UTM continues to strengthen strategic international partnerships through its collaboration with The Amjad & Suha Besisu Foundation, with a shared commitment to expanding higher education opportunities for Palestinian students.

The partnership has progressed from institutional commitment to tangible impact, following the signing and exchange of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), which has since enabled 10 Palestinian undergraduate students to pursue their studies at UTM through full scholarships funded by the Foundation.

Building on this achievement, the latest strategic discussions explored the next phase of collaboration, including:

🔹 Scholarship expansion — The Foundation has expressed its commitment to support at least 20 Palestinian students annually for Undergraduate and Master’s studies at UTM.

🔹 *AMJAD–UTM–UK Student Exchange Programme

The proposed expansion moves the partnership beyond scholarship provision towards a broader Malaysia–Palestine–UK student mobility ecosystem, creating new pathways for academic exposure, international experience and global engagement.

The Foundation was represented by CEO Mr Steven Turner and Executive Officer Ms Yasmin, while UTM was led by Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Vice-Chancellor of UTM, with Prof. Ts. Dr. Intan Zaurah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International).

From UTM International’s perspective, this partnership reflects our commitment to building international collaborations that are strategic, purpose-driven, outcome-focused and scalable.

Bringing UTM to the World. Bringing the World to UTM.

21/09/2026

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 𝙐𝙏𝙈 𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙏𝙐𝙉 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to strengthen its global presence through its participation in the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) Exchange Programme 2025/2026. Representing UTM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syafiqah binti Saidin from the Institute of Human Centred Engineering (iHumEn), UTM, will undertake the mobility programme from 21–25 September 2026 at the University of Bradford, United Kingdom. The international exchange serves as a platform for cross-border knowledge sharing, academic networking and the exploration of new avenues for research and institutional collaboration, further connecting UTM with the wider global higher education community.

Beyond individual professional development, the programme contributes to UTM’s broader internationalisation efforts by strengthening global academic networks and creating pathways for sustained international collaboration. For Dr. Syafiqah, the mobility offers valuable international exposure, opportunities to exchange expertise and experiences with global peers, and potential avenues to develop future research collaborations. Her participation also enhances UTM’s visibility within the WTUN network and supports the University’s efforts to foster a more globally connected academic community, in line with its aspiration to “Bring UTM to the World, Bring the World to UTM.”

21/09/2026

🌍 𝐔𝐓𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 16 September 2026 — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Imperial College London through the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This milestone commemorates a longstanding relationship between the two institutions spanning over 15 years.

Building upon renewed engagement initiated in 2023, both institutions have significantly deepened their academic and research collaboration. Joint activities have yielded tangible outcomes across student mobility programmes, international internships, and academic staff attachments, alongside collaborative research in Chemical Engineering, Carbon Capture, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Engineering.

The renewed agreement establishes an enhanced institutional framework designed to expand academic cooperation, joint research initiatives, knowledge exchange, and global talent development—transitioning from project-based collaborations toward an integrated and enduring partnership.

The agreement was formally signed by the Vice-Chancellor of UTM, Professor Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, and the Provost of Imperial College London, Professor Peter Haynes, in the presence of senior academic leaders and representatives from both universities. The partnership is further underpinned by active academic and alumni networks, notably featuring Professor Jerry Heng—a distinguished UTM alumnus currently at Imperial College London—along with academic colleagues whose sustained contributions have been instrumental to this connection.

This strategic alignment underscores UTM’s commitment to cultivating high-impact global partnerships that generate transformative opportunities for students, scholars, and researchers.

From collaboration to strategic partnership — shaping the next chapter through trust, continuity, and shared ambition.

Bringing UTM to the World. Bringing the World to UTM.

21/09/2026

🌍 𝐔𝐓𝐌 × 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 | 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓

The UTM–Keele University partnership continues to evolve from strategic intent to tangible institutional impact.

Since 2024, the collaboration has progressed from the signing of a 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐋𝐎𝐈) and 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐌𝐨𝐔), to the establishment of the Joint Keele–UTM AI Research Satellite Lab in 2025.

In 2026, the partnership reaches another milestone with the launch of the Keele–UTM Centre of Data Analytics & AI, strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, academic engagement and talent development.

The partnership will continue to explore new opportunities, including a Dual PhD Programme and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM).

From partnership to collaboration, and from collaboration to innovation — UTM and Keele University continue to build a stronger, deeper and more sustainable global partnership.

Bringing UTM to the World. Bringing the World to UTM.

21/09/2026

🌍𝐔𝐓𝐌 & 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐄𝐀𝐈𝐄 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐆𝐎𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 | 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

UTM International continues to strengthen its global engagement at 𝐄𝐀𝐈𝐄 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, advancing strategic partnerships, expanding international networks and positioning Malaysia as an increasingly connected destination for global higher education.

🌏 𝐔𝐓𝐌’𝐒 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

UTM’s internationalisation mission generated strong engagement across 10 countries and 35 universities, resulting in:

🔹 2 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
🔹 3 International Institutional Agreements (IIAs)
🔹 New opportunities for Erasmus+ collaboration, research and academic partnerships

These engagements further strengthen UTM’s position as a strategic international partner and support the University’s ambition to expand meaningful global collaboration.

🇲🇾 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄

EAIE Glasgow also marked a significant milestone for Malaysian higher education, with 13 Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) participating collectively for the first time through the Study in Malaysia Pavilion, coordinated by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).

The collective participation strengthens Malaysia’s global visibility, promotes greater international collaboration and creates new opportunities for Malaysian HEIs to engage with the global higher education community.

🌍 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐊𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐑

The momentum also continues towards APAIE 2027 Kuala Lumpur, where UTM serves as the Lead Host Institution.

With 90% of exhibition space already secured and 40 country pavilions confirmed, APAIE 2027 is shaping up as an important platform for global higher education engagement in Malaysia.

📍 MITEC, Kuala Lumpur
📅 21–25 March 2027

From strengthening institutional partnerships to bringing Malaysian higher education together on the global stage, UTM International remains committed to building strategic, sustainable and impactful internationalisation pathways.

Bringing UTM to the World. Bringing the World to UTM.

14/09/2026

𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑴𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑼𝑻𝑴 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝑻𝑼-𝑵𝒆𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊 𝑻𝒆𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊 𝑩𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒊

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), as the Chair of the Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net), is participating in the ATU-Net Teacher’s Teaching Mobility Programme, taking place from 14–19 September 2026 at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Brunei Darussalam.

Representing UTM, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Suhana Mohamed Sultan from UTM International will deliver a session under the Strategic Leadership Engagement I: Managing Effective Teacher and Student Mobility Programmes. The programme provides an important platform for participating universities to share experiences, exchange best practices and enhance approaches to managing international teacher and student mobility. It also fosters stronger institutional connections and supports the development of sustainable mobility opportunities for academics and students across ATU-Net member universities.

Through its active leadership and participation in ATU-Net and international mobility initiatives, UTM continues to expand meaningful global partnerships and create opportunities for academic and student engagement across borders. These efforts further advance UTM’s internationalisation agenda and strengthen its global presence, in line with its aspiration to “Bring UTM to the World, Bring the World to UTM.

09/09/2026

🇲🇾 DISCOVER WHAT’S NEW IN MALAYSIA AT EAIE 2026 GLASGOW!

UTM is proud to be part of the conversation shaping the future of Malaysia’s global higher education landscape at EAIE 2026 Glasgow.

Join us for the panel discussion:

“What’s New in Malaysia: Beyond Degrees – Building the Future of Global Education”

The session will bring together leading voices in Malaysia’s higher education sector to explore the latest developments, opportunities and directions for Malaysia as a global education destination.

UTM is honoured to contribute to this important conversation through Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ariffin bin Abu Hassan, Director, UTM International & ERASMUS National Focal Point Malaysia, who will serve as the Moderator.

Together with Novie Tajuddin, CEO of Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), Prof. Ir. Dr. Abd. Rahim bin Abu Talib, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Provost, Sunway University, the panel will explore what’s next for Malaysian higher education on the global stage.

🗓 10 September 2026 | Thursday
⏰ 3.30 PM – 4.15 PM
📍 Jura & Barra, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mezzanine, Glasgow

Be part of the conversation as Malaysia looks beyond degrees to build the future of global education.

See you at EAIE 2026 Glasgow! 🇲🇾🌏

09/09/2026

𝐔𝐓𝐌 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧t 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐀𝐈𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐨𝐰

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is proud to participate in the European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, taking place from 8–11 September 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The UTM delegation was led by Prof. Ts. Dr. Intan Zaurah Mat Darus, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), together with Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ariffin bin Abu Hassan, Director of UTM International, and Dr. Ahmad Fadhil Yusof, Manager (Inbound Mobility), UTM International.

EAIE 2026 provides a valuable platform for UTM to connect with international partners, explore new opportunities and strengthen strategic collaborations across the global higher education community.

Through this engagement, UTM continues to advance its internationalisation agenda and strengthen its global presence, in line with its aspiration of bringing UTM to the world and connecting the world to UTM.