On 18th March 2022, the MoU signing ceremony was organized at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, between UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA, Malaysia and KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY, Nepal

The Dean of the School of Engineering, KU Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel welcomed the guests. The agreement was signed by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa and on behalf of the KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY and by Vice chancellor Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr Hajah Roziah Mohd Janor on behalf of UNIVERSITY TEKNOLOGI MARA, Malaysia

The following are some of the key points mentioned in the Memorandum of Understanding:

1. Exchange of faculty and scholars (professors, lecturers, or researchers)
2. Exchange of students (including undergraduate and graduate students)
3. Exchange of academic information and materials
4. Exchange of periodical academic publications
5. Organization of joint research programs
6. Organization of joint conferences
7. Design and conduct Dual degree program
8. Other academic exchanges agreed to by both universities

The program was moderated by the coordinator of Architecture Program Mr. Buddha Shrestha, the introductory videos of both the institutions were presented.

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, provided a brief meaningful insight about Mountain Architecture and also proposed designing some courses in collaboration with the university whereas the Registrar, in his concluding remarks, focused on the necessity of collaboration and proposed organizing programs on occupational health hazards in collaboration.

Mr. Khalid Yousof, senior lecturer at Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, offered the remarks on the behalf of UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, Malaysia.

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, the Registrar Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma, the Controller of Examinations Prof. Dr. Panna Thapa, the Dean of School of Engineering Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel, the Dean of School of Science Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane, representatives from divisions and directorates from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Office of the Registrar including other related faculties were present in the meeting.

Finally, The Registrar Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma offered the vote of thanks.