A Step into the Future: METU and SIUT Signed an Agreement on International Cooperation
Today, June 23, 2026, an official online signing of the cooperation agreement took place between the International University of Engineering and Technology (METU) and Samarkand International Technological University (SIUT).
The official partnership is the result of systematic work. The Department of International Cooperation, led by Director Karlygash Shokhayeva, has been actively negotiating with the Uzbek side since April 2026. The dialogue began within the framework of the international educational exhibition World Edu 2026 in Samarkand, where our university delegation held the first successful meetings.
The Rector of SIUT, Professor Yusuf Abdullaev, spoke warmly about the spring meeting and expressed deep respect for our university:
- He highly praised the academic and scientific achievements of METU in the field of technology.
- He noted the rapid growth of the university in the international arena.
- He expressed confidence in the long-term success of the partnership.
During the online meeting, METU Rector Darkhan Akpanbetov and SIUT Rector Yusuf Abdullaev discussed future joint initiatives in detail. The heads of the universities outlined the launch of double-degree programs, joint engineering and IT research, as well as academic exchange programs for students and faculty.
Samarkand International Technological University (SIUT) is a cutting-edge, next-generation engineering university.
- World-Class Standards: The university trains engineering personnel according to the highest international education standards.
- Global Campus: Leading professors and scientists from all over the world are involved in teaching and research.
- Innovation: The university possesses a powerful, ultra-modern laboratory base for conducting breakthrough scientific research.
The signing of this agreement opens unique global prospects and access to advanced scientific and educational resources of Central Asia for students and faculty members of the International University of Engineering and Technology.
