Ankara/Skopje, November 2026 – Mother Teresa University in Skopje and Social Sciences University оf Ankara (Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi – ASBÜ) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, scientific research, and academic development.
The agreement establishing academic and scientific cooperation between the two universities was signed by Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., on behalf of MTU and Full Prof. Yasin Söyler on behalf of ASBÜ.
The Memorandum aims to enhance interaction and cooperation among undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, as well as academic and administrative staff in the areas of education, research, and teaching activities.
The cooperation framework provides for the following activities:
- Student and staff mobility: Supporting short-term and long-term mobility opportunities for students, academic staff, and administrative personnel;
- Academic Recognition: Mutual recognition of academic achievements obtained abroad;
- Exchange of Resources: Sharing scientific knowledge, publications, and teaching materials;
- Academic and Scientific Events: Joint organization of conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops, and academic panels, with the participation of experts from both institutions;
- Joint Projects: Developing scientific research initiatives, preparing and submitting research proposals, and participating in international projects, including the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programs.
- Institutional Relations: Strengthening cooperation through mutual visits, developing international academic relations, and creating new opportunities for student internships and professional training.
The Memorandum represents an important step towards internationalization, knowledge exchange, and the establishment of new bridges of academic cooperation between the two institutions.