Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) continues to strengthen its commitment to developing international networks and collaborations through an academic visit and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kolej Vokasional Tengku Ampuan Afzan Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia.
This strategic initiative was led directly by the Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., together with the Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, M.Pd.B.I. The activity forms part of UMPWR’s efforts toward higher education internationalization and the strengthening of cross-border cooperation in vocational and academic education.
The MoU signing ceremony was held on Friday, 23 January 2026, and was officially signed by Rector of UMPWR, Teguh Wibowo, and Saripah Zalha binti Said Abu Bakar, Director (Principal) of Kolej Vokasional Tengku Ampuan Afzan. This agreement marks an important milestone in opening broader opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions.
Through this MoU, UMPWR and Kolej Vokasional Tengku Ampuan Afzan agreed to develop various forms of cooperation, including student and lecturer exchanges, research collaboration, curriculum development, international internship programs, as well as other mutually beneficial academic and non-academic activities.
The Rector of UMPWR stated that this collaboration is part of UMPWR’s vision to become a globally competitive university. “International collaborations like this are crucial to broadening the perspectives of the academic community, improving the quality of education, and preparing graduates who are adaptive and competitive at the global level,” he said.
Meanwhile, Saripah Zalha binti Said Abu Bakar warmly welcomed the partnership and expressed her hope that the signed MoU would soon be implemented through concrete programs that provide direct benefits to students and both institutions.
This academic visit and MoU signing further reaffirm UMPWR’s position as a university that actively builds international networks and remains committed to delivering high-quality education based on global collaboration.
