Benchmarking Visit from University of Yamanashi (UoY), Japan to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
SERDANG, 11th February 2026 – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), through its School of Graduate Studies (SGS), welcomed a delegation from the University of Yamanashi (UoY), Japan, for a benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening academic collaboration between the two institutions. The visit served as a strategic platform to exchange best practices in postgraduate education management, research supervision, and international programme development. Central to the discussion was the proposed establishment of a Dual Degree for postgraduate research-based programmes, particularly in the fields of Engineering and Biotechnology. The initiative is expected to enhance academic mobility, research quality, and global recognition for graduates from both universities.