Shanghai, China
Partnership established: 3 November 2010
Agreements: KTP; SILC; collaborative doctoral degree (dual); student mobility exchange
SHU is a public university funded by the Shanghai municipality government and has received Project 211 status from the Chinese Ministry of Education. Eight disciplines at SHU are ranked in the top 1% of the Essential Science Indicators global ranking.
SHU and UTS cofounded one of the largest and oldest joint higher-education institutes in China: the Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce (SILC), established in 1994. SHU and UTS share research interests in design, urban social studies, engineering, business, and science.
Chennai, india
Partnership established: 4 November 2013
Agreements: KTP; Collaborative Doctoral Degree (joint)
Founded in 1959, IITM is ranked among the world’s top 150 institutes in numerous subject areas (QS 2021). This includes petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering and technology, and electrical and electronic engineering. In 2020, IITM scored first place for engineering in India (NIRF).
UTS and IITM have mutual research interests in water and wastewater technology, computer science, big data, energy, construction management, physics, nano-materials and chemical vapour disposition.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Partnership established: 19 September 2025
Agreements: KTP; Articulation Agreement; Agreement for Collaborative Doctoral Research Degree Program; Student Exchange Agreement
VinUniversity (VinUni) is a private, non-profit institution established by Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, with a mission to nurture future talent and become a leading university of excellence. It comprises four colleges and four research centres. In October 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning top ratings in nine categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.
UTS and VinUni share strong synergies in data science, artificial intelligence, and digital health. This partnership reinforces our shared goal of delivering meaningful outcomes that strengthen innovation, support the next generation of leaders, and create benefits for both Vietnam and Australia.
