MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Between
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AND
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

In order to promote international and intercultural communication among faculty and

students, the ……………………………………………………….. having its address at
………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. and
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) having its address at 81310 UTM Johor Bahru,
Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia agree to cooperate in the development of academic and
cultural exchanges which further this goal. (to be referred to further, together or
independently as “the Universities”)

The universities have understood and concluded the following:

EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS:

Article 1 : The universities will together decide on the preliminary requirements to

enable their students to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies, the
regulations of which will be made known by the universities.

Article 2 : Lecturers and researchers will reciprocally visit the Universities in order
to establish academic contacts, to deliver lectures or to participate in
research activities within the framework of a program mutually
determined by the Universities. According to the nature of the study,
these visits may vary from one to twelve months subject to mutual
consensus between the Universities.

Article 3 : To carry out the exchanges as defined in Article 2, lecturers and

researchers will be responsible for arranging their own travel and living
expenses. However, each university will provide its own members paid
leave of absence provided the request is within the rules and regulations
of the University. The Host University will utilize its rules and provisions
in the best possible manner to give all necessary assistance to the
visitors so as to facilitate their studies in the new environment.

Article 4 : For every year, selected members from each university can be assigned to
the exchange program as defined in Article 2.

COLLABORATION ON RESEARCH AND ON OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Article 5 : The Universities will make every effort towards the development,
realization and application of research projects in fields which are of
mutual interest.
Article 6 : In the fields of mutual interest, the Universities will attempt to organize
conferences, seminars and courses and will exchange literature,
publications and information.

SUPPORT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES IN SPORTS IN SPORTS AND CULTURAL

AFFAIRS:

Article 7 : On the occasion of extra-curricular activities in sports and cultural

affairs taking place in the Universities, efforts will be made for the
exchange of student teams, especially in sports.

APPLICATION:

Article 8 : Any other activities describing the cooperation of the Universities will be
defined and negotiated when necessary and the Universities agree to put
in a written document in advanced before commencing the activities.

VALIDITY:

Article 9 : This Memorandum will come into force after the approval the governing
bodies of the Universities and the Higher Educational Council of
and will remain in effect for a period of five (5) years after
which it may be renewed.

Article 10 : Either University may terminate this Memorandum by officially notifying

the other University of its intent to do so in writing by registered post six
(6) months in advance.

Article 11 : The provisions of this Memorandum may be amended at any time by the
mutual consent in writing of both universities. The amendments will
become part of this Memorandum.

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SIGNED by for and on behalf of SIGNED by for and on behalf of
……………………………………. UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

…………………………………………… ……………………………………………….
Vice Chancellor
 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

between

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

and

………………………………………………………………………………

With the objective strengthening their mutual cooperation as well as striving for the
promotion of mutual exchanges, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, having its address at
81310 UTM Skudai, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia, for the purpose of this Memorandum
of Understanding is represented by Faculty of Science, UTM and
……………………………….. for the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is
represented by the …………….…………………………………………… having its address
………………………………………………………………. have concluded the following
agreement :

Article 1 : Fields of Cooperation

Cooperation between the two parties will be undertaken from the perspective of
promoting academic ties. That cooperation will include educational and research in the
areas of Science and other disciplines offered at the two institutions.

Article 2 : Forms of Cooperation

1. Both parties agree that their cooperation will include, but not be limited to the
following areas:

i. The promotion of exchange of faculty members and/or researchers from both

Institutions;
ii. Promotion of collaborative research and collaborative publication of research
result by faculty members and researchers from both institutions;
iii. Promotion of the exchange of students from both institutions covering both
Institutions covering both undergraduate and that of postgraduate students;
iv. Promotion of the exchange of reference data, publication, academic
information and literature;
v. Facilitation of the mutual exchange in the use of research laboratories and
centers, libraries and assorted administrative bodies of each institution; and
vi. Jointly organized conferences on basic and applied sciences between UNAIR-
UTM

2. Except for those provisions set forth explicitly in this document, any conditions
related to implementing the activities referred to in this memorandum will be
negotiated by both institutions and the concerned parties and agreed to in a written
document in advance of commencing the activities.
Article 3 : Exchange of Faculty Members and Researchers

1. Both parties will under your to facilitate visits by faculty members and researchers
from the other. Visiting faculty members and researchers will comply with
administrative procedures required by and the regulations of the host institution.

2. Both parties may provide economic support for visiting faculty members or
researchers from the other institution, but are not required to do so.

3. Both parties will provide assistance to visiting faculty members and researchers
from the other institution in securing living accommodations, but are not required
to provide such accommodations.

4. Both parties will accord to visiting faculty members and researchers from the other
facilities, opportunities to audit lectures free of change, and to the extent possible
other common courtesies generally granted to visiting scholars.

Article 4 : Student Exchanges

Both parties will exchange postgraduate and undergraduate students. The detailed
conditions governing such student exchanges will be set fort in addenda to this
memorandum.

Article 5 : Memorandum Administrators

Ultimate responsibility for this memorandum lays with the Vice-Chancellor/Rector of

each institution, but administrative responsibility for its administration will be
delegated to the following officers at each institutions;

(i) For Universiti Teknologi Malaysia : Dean of the Faculty of Science

(ii) For ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Article 6 : Validity of the Memorandum

1. This memorandum will come into force on the date that the governing bodies of both
parties give their formal assent and will remain in effect for a period of five (5) years
after which it may be renewed.

2. Continuation of the implementation of the memorandum for a period of two (2)

years beyond the above term of effectiveness implies the renewal of the
memorandum. However, one party separately may terminate the memorandum by
official notifying the other of its intent to do so in writing by registered post three (3)
months in advance.

3. The provisions of this memorandum may be amended at any time by the mutual
consent in writing of both parties.
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Signed by for and on behalf of Signed by for and on behalf of

Faculty of Science ………………………………………………
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia …………………………………………

…………………………………………… ……………………………………………
Dean

Witnessed by: Witnessed by:

…………………………………………….Vic …………………………………………….
e Chancellor