GNDU signs MoU with Samarkand State University Uzbekistan to Boost Global Academic Collaboration
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 26,2025
Guru Nanak Dev University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Uzbekistan, marking a significant step toward strengthening international academic and research collaboration under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Karamjeet Singh.
The MoU, signed by Prof. K.S. Chahal, Registrar of the Guru Nanak Dev University and Prof. Dr. Rustam Khalmuradov of Samarkand State University, outlines a multi-faceted framework for cooperation in the fields of education, research, training, and student exchange. The partnership aims to foster global learning experiences and cross-cultural understanding through joint initiatives and mobility programs.
This MoU was signed in the presence (online) of Samarkand State University Rector, Khalmuradov Rustam Ibrogimovich; Vice Rector , Soleer Ahmadjoy, Vice Rector International Co operation, A Khatov Akmel Rustamovich; Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Umudullaev Shukhrat Vdaydullaeivich and offline presence of Dr. Palwinder Singh, Dean Academic Affair, Prof. K. S. Chahal Registrar, Dr. H. S. Saini, Dean students welfare, Dr. Preet Mohinher Singh Bedi, Director, Global Ranking and Collaboration Cell, Dr. Vandana Bhalla, Director of Research and other officials of the Guru Nanak Dev University. The officials of Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan were online present on this occasion.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Karamjeet Singh said that as part of the agreement, both institutions will facilitate exchange programs for faculty and students at undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels. The MoU also encourages the joint organization of seminars, workshops, and conferences on topics of mutual interest, as well as the development of collaborative research proposals and training modules funded by international agencies.
He said that the student exchange programmes will allow participants to earn academic credits during their stay, with transcripts jointly authenticated by both institutions. Faculty mobility, limited to one academic semester, will enable visiting scholars to engage in teaching, research, and joint academic activities.
The administration and coordination of the collaborative activities will be overseen by the Centre for Global Ranking and International Collaboration Cell at GNDU and the International Cooperation Department at Samarkand State University.
Prof. Karamjeet Singh emphasized that such partnerships are key to GNDU’s vision of promoting internationalisation in higher education. “This collaboration will not only open up new avenues for our students and researchers but also contribute to the global academic community through knowledge exchange and innovation,” he said.
GNDU signs MoU with Samarkand State University Uzbekistan to Boost Global Academic Collaboration. The MoU is initially valid for five years and may be renewed upon mutual agreement. It also includes provisions for securing joint funding, adherence to international research ethics, and sharing of academic resources.
This initiative aligns with GNDU’s ongoing efforts to enhance its global outreach and academic excellence through strategic international collaborations.
