Sunway University signs MoU with Hansung University

Sunway University and Hansung University, an established university located in Seoul, South Korea recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join forces in the areas of education and research.

The MoU saw the presence of Professor Robert Bignall, Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University; Ms Elizabeth Lee, Executive Director of Sunway Education Group; Dr Joo-Taek Chung, President of Hansung University; Dr Byung-Eun Lee, Professor of the Department of English Language and Literature, Hansung University; and Mr. Il-hwan(David) Kim, Coordinator of International Program, Hansung University as guests of honour.

(From left) Ms Elizabeth Lee, Professor Robert Bignall, Dr Joo-Taek Chung and Dr Byung-Eun Lee during the signing ceremony.

Sunway University and Hansung University have agreed to cooperate to promote exchange between the faculty and students, conduct joint research activities and lectures, participate in seminars and academic meetings, organise special short-term programmes, exchange published academic materials as well as other information and permit credit transfer between the two universities.

Sunway University has achieved a rating of “Excellent” in the latest national SETARA rating system for 2009 last year, placing a high importance in terms of quality teaching and learning while Hansung University cultivates a creative and diverse teaching environment to foster highly employable graduates. The partnership between Sunway University and Hansung University will showcase the standard of education practiced in both institutions and serve as a cultural platform for both parties. Through this collaboration, Sunway University and Hansung University will ensure students are equipped with the best skills and knowledge to enhance competent and creative individuals.

Sunway University is continuously striving to become a world-class university and through various collaborations such as with Silla University, Sunchon University, Kyung Hwa Girl’s Middle, High and English Business High School in the past, it hopes to further enrich the learning experience for Sunway students.