The University of Telecommunications and Post has taken another step towards expanding its international academic cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing Wuzi University. The UTP delegation was welcomed by Han Xing, director of the International Office. The agreement was reached during the 2026 China Education Tour and lays the foundation for a long-term partnership in education, scientific research, innovation, and technology transfer.
The Memorandum was signed by the Rector of the University of Telecommunications and Post, Prof. Miglena Temelkova, DSc, and the President of Beijing Wuzi University, Prof. Zuo Min.
Beijing Wuzi University is an established academic institution with recognised strengths in logistics, supply chain management, finance, computer and information sciences. Cooperation between the two universities creates opportunities to combine their academic and research potential in areas of mutual strategic interest.
The main priorities outlined in the signed Memorandum include academic exchanges involving students, doctoral candidates, lecturers, and researchers; the development of joint educational programmes, including opportunities for double degrees; and the implementation of collaborative research projects.
During the official discussions, particular attention was given to opportunities for joint participation in international research consortia, the development of innovative initiatives, and cooperation with the technology industry. The two institutions also discussed the prospects for organising international scientific forums, exchanging academic resources, and producing joint scientific publications.
President Zuo Min expressed his hope that the visit would mark the beginning of closer cooperation between the two universities, building on their respective academic strengths. He proposed establishing sustainable partnership mechanisms in the areas of academic exchange, student education, and joint scientific research.
Vice President Zhang Chuang noted that the University of Telecommunications and Post’s strengths in information and communication technologies, together with its interdisciplinary approach, provide promising opportunities for developing joint initiatives in computer science, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The proposed forms of cooperation include organising summer educational programmes, developing joint study programmes offering opportunities for double degrees, and promoting research exchanges between academic staff from both universities.
Prof. Miglena Temelkova, DSc, emphasised the importance of the new partnership in expanding international opportunities for the university’s students and academic staff. She highlighted that cooperation with Chinese academic institutions creates favourable conditions for developing joint educational models, exchanging scientific expertise, and strengthening the links between higher education, research, and industry. She expressed her desire for the two universities to establish a close partnership and extended an invitation to faculty members and students from Beijing Wuzi University to visit the University of Telecommunications and Post and participate in various forms of academic cooperation.
The leadership of Beijing Wuzi University expressed confidence that the signed Memorandum would provide a solid foundation for sustainable academic cooperation and the implementation of future joint initiatives of mutual interest.
Through this new agreement, the University of Telecommunications and Post continues its consistent policy of expanding its international academic network and strengthening its position as a partner in the development of innovative education and research cooperation.
