ISLAMABAD: Riphah International University has played an active role in advancing cooperation in higher education between Pakistan and Türkiye, marking an important step towards strengthening academic ties and institutional collaboration between the two countries.
*During the visit to Pakistan of an 18-member high-level Turkish higher education delegation led by Professor Dr. Erol Özvar, President of Türkiye’s Council of Higher Education (CoHE), the leadership of Riphah International University participated in key meetings and engagements with the visiting delegation to explore avenues for enhanced academic cooperation and stronger institutional linkages.*
Discussions focused on opportunities for joint research, collaborative academic programmes, student and faculty exchanges, and the development of long-term partnerships between Pakistani and Turkish universities.
Riphah International University is already expanding its international academic network through partnerships with leading Turkish institutions. *In September 2026, the university signed academic cooperation agreements with Yıldız Technical University, Dokuz Eylül University, and Sabancı University, further strengthening its engagement with Türkiye’s higher education sector.*
Under the leadership of *Riphah University Chancellor Hassan Muhammad Khan, the university’s international partnership initiatives aim to broaden access to global education and research opportunities for Pakistani students and faculty,* facilitate academic exchange, and equip young people with modern skills. These collaborations are expected to contribute to the professional development of Pakistani youth and enhance their prospects for employment in an increasingly competitive global job market.
The visiting Turkish delegation also described its visit to Pakistan as productive, purposeful, and result-oriented, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening academic cooperation and fostering lasting institutional partnerships.
