CityUHK signs MoU with a Japan university to advance Asian-Pacific higher education collaboration network
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Muroran Institute of Technology (MuroranIT) in Hokkaido, Japan, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a student exchange agreement, marking a new milestone in academic, research and student exchange collaboration between the two institutions.
On 3 July, a delegation from MuroranIT, led by Professor Mizushi Matsuda, President of MuroranIT, visited CityUHK. The delegation held discussions with Professor Freddy Boey, CityUHK President and University Distinguished Professor, and the University management team, including Professor Yue Chee Yoon, Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Wang Jianping, Dean of the College of Computing, Professor Jing Xingjian, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Ms Helen Lam, Director of the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies.
In his welcome address, President Boey stated that the visit he led with other CityUHK representatives to MuroranIT last October was extremely fruitful. The visit involved a tour of it’s research facilities and discussions on various aspects of academic collaboration, laying the foundation for further cooperation, which has now been formalised.
“MuroranIT will become a strong partner for CityUHK in the fields of science and engineering,” said President Boey. “Having been ranked the ‘Most International University’ by Times Higher Education (THE) for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, CityUHK will continue to collaborate with prestigious institutions in Japan and neighbouring regions and beyond, to provide more international academic and research exchange opportunities for our faculty and students.”
The MoU emphasises academic, educational and student exchanges between the two institutions. It will explore opportunities for short-term faculty and student exchanges, particularly in the field of computer science, promote joint research projects, and enhance collaboration on academic publications, research resources and information sharing.
The MuroranIT delegation, which included Professor Mianxiong Dong, Vice President, Professor Kaoru Ota, Director of the Center for Computer Science, and Professor Sangyub Baek, from the Center for International Relations, explored the CityUHK campus and facilities to gain insights into the University’s international academic and research capabilities and its diverse cultural campus environment.
