St. Mary’s University signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on November 19, 2025, with institutions in Malaysia and Hungary as part of its internationalization efforts.

The first MoU was signed with INTI International University, operated by INTI International Education in Malaysia. This partnership will foster student and staff mobility, visiting scholar programs, academic collaborations, joint publications and research, exchange of academic materials, and a wide range of scholarly engagements including courses, seminars, trainings, conferences, and symposiums. The agreement was signed by Professor Joseph Lee, PhD, Vice Chancellor of INTI International University, and Misganaw Solomon, PhD, Vice President for Research and International Relations of St. Mary’s University.

On the occasion, St. Mary’s University also formalized a partnership with Wekerle InternationalUniversity in Budapest, Hungary, one of the country’s leading private higher education institutions. This agreement emphasizes student exchanges for bachelor’s programs, short-term visits and summer courses, scholar exchanges for lectures and seminars, collaborations on credit transfer programs, and joint research activities. The MoU was signed by Misganaw Solomon, PhD, on behalf of St. Mary’s University and Imre Balogh, PhD, Acting Rector of Wekerle International University.

By signing these two agreements, St. Mary’s University has reaffirmed its commitment to global academic cooperation, opening new opportunities for students and faculty to engage in diverse international experiences and collaborative research, thereby enriching its academic community and strengthening its global presence.