GAMBANG, 4 March 2026 – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) continues to advance its internationalisation agenda by exploring a potential strategic partnership with Ludong University (LDU), China. The strategic collaboration meeting, held at the Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST), highlighted a shared commitment to developing innovative global education models and promoting academic excellence.

The Ludong University delegation was welcomed by the Director of UMPSA Global, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Herma Dina Setiabudi and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Nizam Mohmad Kahar, the Dean of the Faculty of Computing (FK), along with the management teams of FIST and FK. The delegation, led by Assoc. Prof. Zhang Yuling, engaged in discussions centred on the proposed 4+0 Dual Degree programme for the Bachelor of Computer Science (UMPSA) and Computing Science & Technology (LDU) programmes. A key feature of the programme includes UMPSA’s “Flying Professors” delivering teaching courses at LDU, showcasing the university’s expertise and teaching quality on an international stage.

In addition to academic collaboration, discussions explored enhancing student mobility based on the principle of reciprocity. Both parties also considered the potential for joint research projects in Computer Science and Materials Science, supported by matching grant mechanisms to encourage innovation and knowledge exchange.

The meeting concluded with a ceremonial exchange of souvenirs between UMPSA and LDU, symbolising the strengthening of ties between the two institutions. Both parties agreed to work closely on drafting and finalising the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the collaboration and ensure a sustainable framework for the dual degree programme.

This engagement reflects UMPSA’s continued commitment to expanding its global network and providing internationally enriched academic opportunities for students and faculty.

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