IISCC and K. N. Toosi University of Technology Sign MoU to Expand International Cooperation
The agreement lays the groundwork for establishing branches of reputable foreign universities at Pardis Technology Park.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Iranian International Scientific Cooperation Center (IISCC) and K. N. Toosi University of Technology to expand international university cooperation and lay the groundwork for establishing branches of reputable foreign universities at Pardis Technology Park.
According to the Public Relations Office of IISCC, the MoU aims to promote international cooperation in academic affairs, education, research, and technology by drawing on the expertise and institutional resources of K. N. Toosi University of Technology and Pardis Technology Park.
Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will cooperate in identifying and evaluating eligible foreign universities, establishing official contacts, conducting negotiations, and securing the participation of reputable international universities seeking to establish a presence and operate at Pardis Technology Park.
Expanding International Academic and Technological Cooperation
The collaboration aims to facilitate the presence of reputable foreign universities in Iran, expand academic and research exchanges, develop joint educational and technological programs, create opportunities for cooperation among universities and research institutions, and strengthen the international standing of Iran’s higher education sector.
Other key areas of cooperation include joint initiatives to recruit international students and researchers, new opportunities for scientific and technological activities, and the use of Iran’s academic resources and innovation capabilities to support these efforts.
- Facilitating the presence of reputable foreign universities
- Developing joint educational and research programs
- Cooperating on international student and researcher recruitment
- Building on Iran’s technology and innovation capabilities
IISCC’s Role in Identifying and Engaging Foreign Universities
Under the MoU, IISCC will be responsible for identifying and evaluating eligible foreign universities, establishing official communications, presenting the academic, educational, research, and technological capabilities of K. N. Toosi University of Technology and Pardis Technology Park to potential international partners, and facilitating negotiations to develop joint initiatives.
IISCC will also contribute to the development of preliminary operational, legal, and financial models, prepare a cooperation roadmap, and coordinate with foreign universities and relevant institutions.
K. N. Toosi University of Technology, in turn, will help advance the shared objectives by presenting its academic and research capabilities, participating in the development of the project’s operational model, and coordinating with Pardis Technology Park as required.
Establishing a Joint Working Group and Developing an Implementation Roadmap
A joint working group comprising representatives of both parties will be established to coordinate and oversee implementation of the MoU. Its responsibilities will include developing an action plan and timeline, reviewing and evaluating foreign universities, defining areas of cooperation, examining operational and financial models, and coordinating with Pardis Technology Park and other relevant institutions.
The initiative will proceed in several stages: conducting preliminary studies and assessing available capabilities; negotiating with and engaging foreign universities; developing the cooperation model; following up on agreements and obtaining the required approvals; and, ultimately, preparing for the establishment and further development of branches of the selected universities.
Strengthening Iran’s International Higher Education Engagement
The signing of this MoU marks a step toward expanding international cooperation in higher education, strengthening links between universities and Iran’s technology ecosystem, and creating new opportunities for engagement with reputable universities worldwide.
Through this collaboration, IISCC and K. N. Toosi University of Technology will seek to identify complementary strengths and facilitate engagement with foreign universities, helping pave the way for sustainable partnerships in academic affairs, education, research, and technology.