DHA Suffa University (DSU) has been building strong ties with international academia by entering into agreements with various universities and educational institutions in Turkey, China, Malaysia, Germany, and the UK. Students of DSU benefit from a variety of foreign mobility programs along with higher education opportunities in renowned universities around the globe. Furthermore, such agreements open different avenues of research collaboration for the faculty of DSU. Following are some of the MoUs signed by DSU in recent years.
EURASIA Institute for International Education - Germany
DHA Suffa University (DSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eurasia Institute for International Education (EIIE) located in Berlin, Germany in February 2014. The purpose of this association is to establish collaborative linkages with German universities and to promote international education among DSU’s students. Under the terms of this MoU, EIIE facilitates DSU in the exchange of students and faculty members, promoting Germany as a possible destination for higher studies and hosting summer and winter camps in Berlin to apprise DSU’s students about German culture, language, universities and industries. Since 2014, the students of DSU have been actively participating in summer and winter camps hosted by EIIE, which provide them with an opportunity to develop cross-cultural competencies required to study and work in a multicultural environment.
DSU has partnered with the Senior Experten Service (SES) Bonn, Germany, a non-profit organization, which provides the services of highly educated and experienced German scholars for training/assistance of 2-3 weeks to universities around the world with funding from the German Government. Numerous experts and professionals from various fields having comprehensive knowledge in their respective disciplines have visited DSU to train students as well as faculty members and contribute to the university’s professional growth and development.
Senior Experten Service - Germany
AIMST University - Malaysia
In May 2013, DHA Suffa University developed collaborative links with AIMST University, Malaysia to stimulate collaboration in academics and research. This alliance between both universities facilitates student and faculty mobility and cooperation in academic programs and research. Furthermore, under the terms of this MoU, AIMST University assists DSU’s faculty members by training them in academic leadership and planning. DSU’s students from various departments have also been enthusiastically participating in summer internship programs offered by AIMST University every year, where they undertake various assignments and projects which provide them with international exposure and learning.
Bilkent University (BU), Ankara, Turkey is the 11th ranked university in Emerging Europe and Central Asia (EECA). The university prides itself for being based on one of the biggest endowments in Europe and for being the home to 2015’s Nobel laureate in Chemistry. DHA Suffa University (DSU) signed an MoU with Bilkent University (BU), in February 2016, according to which both parties have agreed to collaborate in research activities as well as student and faculty exchange programs. In 2016, two students of DSU from Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science Departments proceeded to study at Bilkent University on a semester exchange program, which facilitated them in acquiring international exposure.
Bilkent University - Turkey
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakie University - Turkey
In August 2016, DHA Suffa University (DSU) developed collaborative ties with Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University (FSMVU), Istanbul, Turkey founded by the General Directorate of Foundations, Prime Minister’s Office Republic of Turkey. From faculty members and researchers to graduate and undergraduate students, FSMVU hosts all members of the higher education community. The University is made up of 11 principal academic units, 5 faculties, 4 institutes and 2 vocational schools. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between DSU and FSMVU aims to achieve academic collaboration and enhance cooperation between the two institutions in the areas of higher education, in general, and research in particular. As per this MoU, the two institutions can exchange students and visiting scholars in addition to supporting research collaboration and other activities of common interest.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between DHA Suffa University and the University of Hertfordshire UK in April 2018. As per this MoU, DHA Suffa University and the University of Hertfordshire have agreed to explore possibilities of academic cooperation through joint degree programs, student and faculty exchange, faculty development as well as knowledge and research sharing in various academic disciplines.
University of Hertfordshire - UK
Chendgu University - China
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between DHA Suffa University and Chengdu University (CDU) of People’s Republic of China in January 2015. The scope of this partnership incorporates exchange of faculty members in mutually agreed teaching and scientific areas of research, the establishment of scientific research cooperation platforms, student mobility programs for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, and exchange of journals, tutorials and academic work between both the universities.
DHA Suffa University (DSU) signed an MoU with Goethe Institute in August 2017. Under the terms of this MoU, Goethe Institute will provide DSU with German language teachers to teach the German language to DSU’s students. Furthermore, Goethe Institute shall facilitate DSU’s students planning to go to Germany on a semester exchange program, to acquire German language competence. This MoU shall also facilitate DSU in encouraging its students to avail lucrative career and higher education opportunities available in Germany and to explore Germany as a possible destination for higher studies.
Goethe Institute
German Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
DHA Suffa University (DSU) acquired GPCCI's membership in 2017. GPCCI promotes and develops economic and commercial relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by providing various services such as training and consultancy, networking, business and trade development. GPCCI’s membership has enabled DSU to network with German companies and businesses that will help to create job placement and internship opportunities for DSU’s students.
DHA Suffa University has partnered with Education Testing Services – College Board USA, to serve as an official testing centre for hosting and administering SAT and SAT (Subject) tests.
Education Testing Services - College Board - USA
Brock University (Canada)
DHA Suffa University and Brock University (Canada) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 30th-July-2021. The ceremony was attended via video conference by the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Excellency Wendy Gilmour, Consul General of Pakistan in Canada Excellency Mr. Abdul Hameed, President of Brock University Dr. Lynn Wells, Dean Faculty of Mathematics & Science at Brock University Dr. Ejaz Ahmed and President of Canada-Pakistan Education Council Mr. Samir Dossal. Speaking at the ceremony, DHA Suffa University’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas said that this was an auspicious landmark occasion, marking the commencement of a new era of academic and research cooperation between DSU and Brock University (Canada), which will facilitate DSU’s students aspiring to access Canadian higher education and will go a long way towards promoting stronger ties between Canada and Pakistan in the higher education sector. The scope of the MoU encompasses student and faculty exchange as well as research cooperation between the two universities. The President & Dean of Brock University expressed a strong commitment to closely work with DSU towards the implementation of various avenues of collaboration agreed upon in the agreement, as well as to explore new possibilities of academic cooperation with DSU.
DHA Suffa University entered into an agreement with Eastern Michigan University to strengthen academic exchange between the two institutions. The purpose of the agreement is to promote scholarly exchange of students and faculty members by endeavoring to extend the participants’ theoretical knowledge and practical experience and to increase their respect for the language, culture and professional environment of the partner country and region.
SRH University-North Rhine Westphalia - Germany
DHA Suffa University & SRH University in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in an online ceremony on 5th August 2021. The scope of the MOU encompasses semester exchange opportunities for DSU’s students, a path-way for DSU’s graduates to pursue postgraduate MS studies at SRH University, as well as the exploration of collaborative avenues for implementation of joint degree programs
DHA Suffa University signed an MoU with Algoma University, Canada on 7th April 2022 to explore joint avenues for academic growth and collaboration, as well as to promote faculty and student exchanges between the two universities, enabling and encouraging DSU’s female students in particular to benefit from Algoma University’s newly launched program that has a special focus towards Women Empowerment.
Curtin University
DHA Suffa University signed an MoU with Curtin University on 30th March 2022 with the objective to encourage exchange between the staff and students of both universities. Under this MoU, both institutions will endeavor to promote joint scholarly activities, with particular emphasis on internationally funded projects as well as cultural projects and study tours.
On 20th February 2023, DHA Suffa University inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Shahrood University of Technology, Iran. The MoU encompasses joint research, student and faculty exchange, as well as organization of joint academic and scientific activities.
IIUM (Intl Islamic University) - Malaysia
IIUM (Intl Islamic University) - Malaysia In 2022, DHA Suffa University signed an MoU with International Islamic University, Malaysia to collaborate on joint research, student and faculty exchange.
DHA Suffa University and University of Wisconsin, USA signed an MOU in2021. DSU’s students will be provided the opportunity to join UW’s Graduate programs after they graduate.
Shijiazhuang Tiedao University
DHA Suffa University and Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, China signed an MOU in 2021. DSU CS, EE & BBA students will be provided with an opportunity to get enroll in their 2+2 split degree programs with STDU in CS, EE & BBA.