Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG) has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Yemyung Graduate University through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening international academic cooperation and expanding educational opportunities for students and faculty.
The agreement, signed recently, establishes a framework for collaboration between the Ghanaian institution and the Seoul-based graduate university, marking a significant milestone in PUG’s efforts to internationalize its academic programs and research initiatives.
Presbyterian University, Ghana, which obtained its Presidential Charter to become an autonomous university in August 2022, continues to build on its rich educational heritage.
The university has deep roots in Ghana’s educational landscape, tracing back to the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s establishment of the country’s first primary school in 1843.
The MoU encompasses several key areas of collaboration, including joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programs, and the development of shared academic initiatives.
These partnerships are expected to create pathways for knowledge sharing and cultural exchange between Ghana and South Korea, benefiting students from both institutions.
For PUG students, the partnership opens doors to international exposure and advanced research opportunities in South Korea, while Yemyung Graduate University students gain access to African perspectives on global issues and research conducted in Ghana’s unique socio-economic context.
The collaboration reflects a growing trend of international partnerships between African and Asian universities, as institutions seek to diversify their academic networks and provide students with global learning experiences.
Such partnerships are particularly valuable for graduate-level programs, where research collaboration and international perspectives are crucial for academic excellence.
Presbyterian University, which is accredited by the National Accreditation Board and affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon, has been steadily expanding its international reach since its establishment in 2003.
This new partnership with Yemyung Graduate University represents another step forward in the institution’s commitment to providing world-class education while maintaining its Christian values and commitment to developing ethical leaders.
The agreement is expected to facilitate academic exchanges beginning in the upcoming academic year, with both institutions working to establish specific programs and timelines for the various collaborative initiatives outlined in the MoU.
This partnership positions both universities to contribute meaningfully to global knowledge production and cross-cultural understanding in higher education.
Story Written By Prince Asante Kwarteng | Kobby Kyei News
