Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) continues to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening international networks through an academic visit and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Twintech International University College of Technology, Malaysia, on Wednesday (January 21, 2026).
The visit was led directly by the Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., accompanied by the Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, M.Pd.B.I. The UMPWR leadership delegation was officially welcomed by Prof. Dr. Selvaraj Oyyaj Pillay, Vice President of Twintech International University College of Technology, Malaysia, along with the university’s leadership team.
During the meeting, both institutions agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in various areas, including academic development, collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, joint international seminars, and the enhancement of global networks grounded in shared values and academic ethics.
The Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., stated that this collaboration represents a concrete step by UMPWR in advancing the internationalization of higher education and improving the quality of the tridharma of higher education. “International collaborations such as this are key for UMPWR to continuously enhance its global competitiveness and broaden the perspectives of its academic community,” he remarked.
In the same vein, the Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and AIK of UMPWR emphasized that the signing of the MoU is not merely symbolic but will be followed up with concrete and sustainable programs. “We are committed to ensuring that this cooperation is implemented through tangible academic activities, such as faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and the strengthening of Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan values in a global context,” he explained.
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Keakraban Rektor dan Wakil Rektor IV UMPWR bersama Vice President Twintech International University College of Technology, Malaysia
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Selvaraj Oyyaj Pillay, Vice President of Twintech International University College of Technology, expressed his appreciation for UMPWR’s trust and hoped that the collaboration would provide strategic benefits for both institutions. He highlighted the importance of cross-border partnerships in addressing the challenges of higher education in the global era.
Through this international cooperation, UMPWR further affirms its position as an adaptive, collaborative, and globally oriented higher education institution, in line with its vision of producing outstanding graduates with international competitiveness and strong Islamic character.
