Selçuk University Türkiye and Shah Latif University Pakistan Sign MoU to Boost Research, Academic Exchange, and Cultural Collaboration

Selçuk University Türkiye and Shah Latif University Pakistan Sign MoU to Boost Research, Academic Exchange, and Cultural Collaboration
Dated 8-5-2025
Khairpur/Konya – In a meaningful advancement toward international academic cooperation, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan, and Selçuk University, Konya, Türkiye, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on fostering collaborative research, academic exchange, and cultural engagement.
The agreement was officially signed by Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz, Rector of Selçuk University, and Prof. Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University. The ceremonial exchange of the MoU draft was held at Selçuk University, where Prof. Dr. Khushk met with senior leadership and academic officials of the host institution to mark this academic alliance.
The MoU establishes a dynamic framework for mutual cooperation, including:
• Faculty and student exchange programs
• Joint research initiatives
• Co-hosting of academic conferences and seminars
• Shared access to academic publications and resources
• Development of dual-degree programs
• Cultural and language exchange programs
Highlighting a shared commitment to educational innovation and global relevance, this partnership opens promising new avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration and intellectual engagement across borders.
Notably, Shah Abdul Latif University is named after the celebrated Sufi poet of Sindh, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, while Selçuk University is located in the city that is home to the final resting place of the great Sufi philosopher Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi. This collaboration, therefore, is not just an academic accord—it reflects a deeper cultural and spiritual affinity between two nations rooted in wisdom, mysticism, and shared human values.
“This partnership is not just a document—it is a bridge between two great academic traditions and cultures,” said Prof. Dr. Yousuf Khushk. “It will create meaningful opportunities for scholars, researchers, and students of both universities, enabling them to benefit from global knowledge and joint initiatives.”
The MoU is valid for five years and is renewable with mutual consent, marking a forward-looking step in strengthening academic diplomacy and international cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye.