Academic Mobility
Academic mobility - the movement of students or research faculty to study or conduct research for a defined academic period (a semester or an academic year) at another higher education institution (within the country or abroad), with mandatory credit transfer of the completed educational programs to their home institution, or to continue their studies at another higher education institution.
The Academic Mobility program at IITU is carried out with the following partner universities:
| Partner University | Brief Information | University Website |
|---|---|---|
| KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) | The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is a leading teaching and research university in South Korea, located in Daejeon. In 2011, KAIST ranked 90th among the world's leading universities. IITU and KAIST signed a memorandum of cooperation in February 2014, and the semester student exchange is the first step in a long-term, multifaceted partnership between our universities. | [https://io.kaist.ac.kr/menu/io.do?mguid=72CD2D0A-21E5-E511-940C-2C44FD7DF8B9](https://io.kaist.ac.kr/menu/io.do?mguid=72CD2D0A-21E5-E511-940C-2C44FD7DF8B9) |
| Inha University | A private research university located in Incheon, South Korea. Traditionally known for research and education in the engineering and physical sciences, the university was founded by Syngman Rhee, the first president of South Korea. | [https://eng.inha.ac.kr/eng/3903/subview.do](https://eng.inha.ac.kr/eng/3903/subview.do) |
| Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) | is a public university based mainly in Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor state, about 28 km west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur, established in 1956 as the RIDA training center. | [https://study.uitm.edu.my/](https://study.uitm.edu.my/) |
| Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) | Founded in 1976, it is one of the first private universities in Malaysia and operates under the guidance of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The university has two campuses, Putrajaya Campus and Bandar Muadzam Shah. These campuses host not only academic programs but also training in engineering technology. The university's programs focus on areas such as engineering, information technology, business management, and others. Putrajaya Campus includes the College of Engineering, the College of Information Technology, and the Institute of Humanities. | [https://www.uniten.edu.my/](https://www.uniten.edu.my/) |
| Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences | a university of applied sciences in Thuringia. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study programs under the umbrella of five faculties: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, business and economics, and business law. | [https://www.hs-schmalkalden.de/en.html](https://www.hs-schmalkalden.de/en.html) |
| University of Applied Sciences Hof | founded in 1994, is a professionally oriented university of business, media, and technology in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. A focus on practice, internationalization, and the sensible use of resources underlies teaching and research at Hof University, which currently offers 28 bachelor's and master's programs in business, computer science, and engineering. | [https://www.hof-university.com/](https://www.hof-university.com/) |
| Fachhochschule Dortmund – University of Applied Sciences and Arts | It was officially founded in 1971, but its original institute, the "Königliche Werkmeisterschule für Maschinenbauer", was established in 1890. Nevertheless, the core concept has remained unchanged over the years: learning and teaching oriented toward practical problem solving, delivered by highly qualified professors who strengthen the link between theory and practice. True to this philosophy, the university offers more than 50 study options across seven different faculties: applied social sciences, architecture, design, computer science, economics, engineering, information technology, and electrical engineering. Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts currently has more than 12,500 students. | [https://www.fh-dortmund.de/](https://www.fh-dortmund.de/) |
| University of Pisa | The University of Pisa (Università di Pisa), in the sunny city of Pisa in the Tuscany region, is one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded as early as 1343. The university is among the top 5 universities in Italy and is known for its strong training, above all in mathematics and physics. | [https://www.unipi.it/index.php/english](https://www.unipi.it/index.php/english) |
| University of Lorraine (UL) | The University of Lorraine (UL) is a public higher education institution in France. UL's history begins in 1970. The university has an urban campus in Nancy. It holds a high position in France's academic rankings and is usually in the top 5% of world university rankings. The university is a leading institution in mathematics, ranking 151st in the world in this field. | [http://welcome.univ-lorraine.fr/](http://welcome.univ-lorraine.fr/) |
| IGlobal Univeristy, USA | IGlobal University (USA) is located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. The university is state-accredited and authorized to issue Form I-20 for the admission of international students. | [https://www.igu.edu/](https://www.igu.edu/) |
| Green River College, USA | The college was founded in 1965. Green River College has received many awards and offers more affordable education than traditional universities. Every year, more than 1,400 international students from more than 60 countries study at the college. In total, the college has around 11,000 students. | [https://www.greenriver.edu/](https://www.greenriver.edu/) |