GUWAHATI: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has partnered with the education division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India (TECC) to establish the Taiwan Education Centre on campus.
The IIT-G and TECC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cultural and educational exchange.
The MoU marks a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral relations between India and Taiwan through education, language, and cultural learning.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, and Peters Chen, Director of the Education Division TECC in the presence of Deans and senior representatives from both institutions.
This agreement heralds a new chapter in the collaborative efforts between India and Taiwan in the field of education, technology enhancement and industry interaction.
Highlighting IIT Guwahati’s commitment to fostering international educational ties and providing its students with diverse learning opportunities, Prof. Devendra Jalihal stated, “This collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre is a pivotal moment for our institute as it aligns with our mission to offer our students a truly global education. By integrating Mandarin language instruction into our curriculum and building strong connections with leading Taiwanese institutions, we are not only enhancing our students’ linguistic skills but also broadening their understanding of different cultures.”
“This partnership opens new academic, industry and research opportunities, allowing our students to explore diverse educational pathways and develop a deeper appreciation for the global landscape, especially in semiconductor industries. We are excited about the possibilities this collaboration brings and are confident that it will significantly contribute to the holistic development of our students,” he stated.
Under this collaboration, TECC will assist IIT Guwahati in recruiting Mandarin teachers who are experts in designing curriculum and evaluating foreign language courses. These teachers will conduct Mandarin language courses over the required semesters, helping to broaden students’ linguistic skills and cultural understanding, specifically those interested to pursue internships and careers in Taiwan semiconductor and agritech industries.
In return, IIT Guwahati will provide the necessary infrastructure to establish the Taiwan Education Centre on campus, where classes, seminars, and bilateral exchange programs will be conducted.
Post COVID-19, the Education Division of TECC has established 25 Taiwan Education Centres in India.
Speaking at the event, Peters Chen said, “IIT Guwahati, as one of the top universities in India, is not only the key driving force for northeast India but also an accelerator for the semiconductor industry in India. It’s glad that we will work together to provide students with Mandarin language skills, Taiwanese culture and more exchange programmes between universities of India and Taiwan.”
He further added, “We will recruit a Taiwanese teacher soon to come to campus. The teacher will also hold the Test of Chinese Language as Foreign Language (TOCFL) at campus if there are students who hope to take the test and get a certificate. In addition, students will have better opportunities for further studying in Taiwan majoring in the interested fields with scholarship.”
This collaboration aims to introduce Indian students to Mandarin language learning by offering access to high-quality instruction from qualified teachers. I
The partnership is also designed to deepen bilateral ties between IIT Guwahati and Taiwanese universities.
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By facilitating academic exchanges, and other collaborative endeavors, this initiative will create a robust network of cooperation, strengthening educational and cultural connections between the two regions.
