The Centre for International Affairs cordinated by the Director, Prof. Sandamali Galdolage, conducted an online meeting with CGC University, Mohali, India, on 29 October 2026 to explore potential avenues for academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. CGC University, recognised for its over 25-year legacy in higher education and accredited with an A+ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), expressed its interest in establishing academic partnerships with USJ.
Representatives from both institutions engaged in discussions on possible areas of cooperation, including academic partnerships, research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and other mutually beneficial initiatives. The meeting provided an opportunity to identify shared academic interests and explore possibilities for developing a sustainable institutional partnership.
The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), Faculty of Technology (FOT), and Faculty of Engineering (FOE) of USJ expressed interest in exploring potential collaborations with CGC University. Discussions also focused on possible next steps towards formalising the partnership through institutional agreements, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Letters of Intent (LoIs).
Following the meeting, information regarding the proposed collaboration was shared with the Deans of all faculties of USJ to identify further areas of interest and encourage wider faculty participation. This initiative reflects USJ’s continued commitment to expanding its international academic network and developing meaningful partnerships with higher education institutions across the region.