The collaboration will focus on academic research, faculty and student exchanges, and curriculum development, aiming to deepen international engagement.
Professor Chao-Neng Wang (left), Industry-Academia Dean of Asia University, and President Riichi Murayama (right) of Fukuoka Institute of Technology signed the MOU on behalf of their respective institutions.
During this summer, Asia University, led by Professor Chao-Neng Wang, Industry-Academia Dean, and Fang Hsiao-Wei, Director of the Design and Invention Center, brought 20 outstanding students to Kyushu, Japan, for a study visit. During the trip, Asia University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with President Riichi Murayama of Fukuoka Institute of Technology. The two institutions will engage in comprehensive collaboration in academic research, faculty and student exchanges, and curriculum development, aiming to deepen international academic engagement and jointly cultivate globally competitive professional talent.
Professor Wang noted that Fukuoka Institute of Technology has demonstrated outstanding achievements in information technology, environmental studies, and social sciences, aligning closely with Asia University’s focus on nurturing talent in the AI-driven smart healthcare industry. He expressed hope that this collaboration will create more opportunities for cross-border learning and exchanges, while promoting innovation and advancement in academic research at both universities.
President Murayama emphasized that Asia University has shown strong performance in artificial intelligence, the health industry, and the humanities and arts, providing a complementary partnership with Fukuoka Institute of Technology. He believes that this collaboration will facilitate deeper exchanges in emerging fields and help both universities address the challenges of globalization.
According to the MOU, the two institutions will jointly implement multiple initiatives, including student exchanges, collaborative academic research, and regular international seminars. Professor Wang stated that this partnership not only represents a “strong alliance” in the academic field but also marks a new milestone in Taiwan-Japan educational and cultural exchange. Looking ahead, the two universities will work together to cultivate computer science professionals with global mobility and cross-cultural communication skills, jointly promoting talent development between Taiwan and Japan.
Asia University and Fukuoka Institute of Technology signed a MOU. Pictured are Asia University Industry-Academia Dean Chao-Neng Wang (3rd left), Director of the Invention Center Fang Hsiao-Wei (2nd left), and Fukuoka Institute of Technology President Riichi Murayama (4th left).
