KU signs MoU to start split degree program.

KARACHI -- The University of Karachi, Sichuan Normal University, China, and Center of Language Education and Cooperation, China on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to start a joint split bachelor program of Chinese International Education.

The Vice Chancellor University of Karachi Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi and Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute University of Karachi Professor Zhang Xiaoping on behalf of the President SNU Professor Dr Wang Mingyi and the Chief Executive Center of Language Education and Cooperation Professor Dr Ma Jianfei inked the MoU at the Vice Chancellor Secretariat.

As per the MoU, students have to complete studies of the first two years at the CIUK, and then they would be eligible to study the remaining two years in SNU China. On this occasion, the KU VC Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi said that CIUK is playing a very important role in promoting Chinese language and culture, and with the split degree program we would be able to focus more on the students' development.

'We initiated this project in November last year and make plans and progress to further strengthen the ties between the two universities. We are hopeful that our students and faculty will get maximum benefits from such joint programs.' He observed that the academic discourse between both universities would help them a lot. The students and faculty exchange program with SNU is also on the card and students of the University of Karachi would also get scholarships in different disciplines to complete their studies. He shared that international linkage is essential for the varsities and helps in facilitating their faculties and students. Meanwhile, the Chinese Director CIUK Professor Zhang Xiaoping informed the audience that Sichuan Normal University China during its recently held Board Meeting has approved the joint split degree program. 'The University of Karachi, SNU and Center for...