On April 24, 2026, the International Engineering and Technological University (METU) participated in an international roundtable in Almaty, hosted by ALT University. The event brought together representatives from the Malaysian higher education system and leading universities of Kazakhstan, supported by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) — the national agency responsible for promoting Malaysian higher education globally.

METU was represented at the roundtable by Karlygash Shokhayeva, Director of the International Cooperation Department. As part of the official program, the university presented its educational and research capabilities, as well as promising areas for international collaboration.

The event featured representatives from prestigious Malaysian institutions, including Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Following the negotiations, METU reached agreements to develop partnerships with several Malaysian universities. Notably, cooperation was established with two of Asia’s strongest institutions: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), ranked 134th in the QS World University Rankings, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), ranked 153rd.

The key areas of collaboration will include academic mobility for students and faculty, the implementation of joint educational programs (including double-degree programs), invitations for visiting professors, scientific internships, joint research projects, and the establishment of international laboratories.

Participation in this high-level international event marks a significant milestone in METU’s internationalization strategy, confirming the university’s growing prestige on the global educational stage. These new partnerships with Malaysian universities will provide METU students and faculty with expanded opportunities for learning, scientific exchange, and professional growth.