The University has established linkages with other higher educational institutions from different countries to tackle sustainability issues, especially those related to the environment and how research can address the same.  One of these is the discussion on the sustainability of coffee farms and coffee industry with the Walailak University, Thailand. Additionally, the University had participated in the EnvChem2021which is a platform for international research, industries, and students to share the latest research findings related to sustainability in environmental and green chemistry. The latter is in partnership with UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.

The University is also an active participant to the International Energy and Electricity Market Business Decision Simulation which was spearheaded by the Shanghai University of Electric Power (SUEP). This competition aims to enhance business application and innovation capabilities to students in the energy and electric power industry and to build platforms for international friendship among university students from all over the world.   In 2021, the University hosted the event and anticipates that this endeavor will address energy related issues which are part of the 17 SDGs.

One of the programs of the University, in partnership with Singapore Polytechnic (SP),is the LeX Program (2019)This program encourages each participant to reach out and connect to other people by having an adopted community. Once a community is adopted, participants integrate their skills in the use of Design Thinking Methodology to help them communities in their needs.   Further, the University was also invited to collaborate with the Foundation International Specialists’ Community Action and Leadership Exchange (TFI SCALE) program. The program aims to enable the participants to gain deeper understanding of cultures and apply their knowledge in finding solutions to community problems.

The University also strengthened its partnership with Smart Communications Inc. for the smart wireless engineering education program (SWEEP). This aims to enhance further the University’s Engineering and I.T programs which are crucial to achieving sustainable developmentand empowering communities in the country.

Our students have been into student exchange, and internship programs not only locally but also internationally. These programs prepare our students to have the competencies required in the workplace, and the understanding on how cross-cultural diversity affects the world. These programs touch multiple SGDs as students are provided with high-quality education, which in turn is a key gateway out of inequalities, a tool to improve quality of life, and an avenue to develop innovative solutions to the world’s greatest problems. Some of our partners are:

• Singapore Polytechnic
• Ishibishi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Koike Industrial Co., Ltd.
• Meruhen Co., Ltd.
• Mochizuki Book Binding Works Co., Ltd.
• Sazan Co., Ltd.
• Taiseiprintokougyou Co., Ltd.
• Yamasan-Seimitsu Corporation
• National University, California
• National Sun Yat-Sen University (Faculty Exchange Program)
• GLO-ELITE Academy
• Shanghai University of Electric Power
• Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Vietnam
• Rajamangala University of Technology and Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand
• Adam Balasa Couture
• JMU Builders

In addition to the above, the University had already entered into partnership agreements with the following institutions for the possible collaborative activities on academics and research— all geared towards the attainment of the 17 SDGs:

• International Association of Physical Education and Sports
• Zhejiang Shuren University
• China-Philippines International Student Service Center Corp.
• Pathways Excellence Org.
• Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation
• Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
• Ningbo University
• Zhejiang College of Construction
• Dei District Development Authority
• WuFeng University
• Chihlee University of Technology
• National Taiwan Ocean University
• Vinh University