JCT College Signs MoU with South Korea’s Dongguk University

JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Pitchanur, Coimbatore, has entered into an international academic partnership with Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to promote academic excellence, research, innovation, student mobility, and global industry exposure.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Gautam Rajamanickam, Vice Chairman, JCT, representing JCT College of Engineering and Technology. Dongguk University was represented by Dr. Sejoon Lee, Director, Institute of Future Technology and Director, Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center; Dr. Youngmin Lee, Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science; and Dr. Sankar Sekar, Associate Professor, Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center.

Key Areas of Collaboration

The partnership provides a framework for collaboration in several important areas:

• Student and faculty exchange programmes
• Short-term academic and study-abroad opportunities
• Summer and winter programmes
• Joint certification courses
• Internships and industry exposure
• Joint research projects and publications
• Ph.D. co-supervision
• Faculty exchanges and guest lectures
• Joint teaching and workshops
• Professional development programmes
• Knowledge sharing and academic collaboration

Opportunities for Students

Under the MoU, JCT students are expected to benefit from semester exchange programmes, short-term study opportunities, summer and winter programmes, cultural immersion initiatives, and internships with South Korean industries and multinational companies.

Students will also have opportunities to participate in industry visits, career-oriented programmes, and placement linkages. These initiatives will provide valuable practical exposure while strengthening students’ technical skills, employability, communication abilities, and global outlook.

Faculty and Research Collaboration

The agreement facilitates faculty exchanges, guest lectures, joint teaching, workshops, research collaborations, and professional development programmes. Faculty members from both institutions will have opportunities to share their expertise and develop international research networks.

Emerging Technology Areas

The collaboration focuses on emerging technology areas including:

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Robotics and Automation
• Information Technology
• Energy and Sustainability
• Biotechnology and Healthcare
• Semiconductor Technology

The participation of senior representatives from Dongguk University's Institute of Future Technology and Quantum-Functional Semiconductor Research Center is expected to create opportunities for cooperation in advanced semiconductor technologies, quantum-functional materials, and next-generation research.

Joint Research and Industry Collaboration

The institutions will explore joint research projects, collaborative publications, Ph.D. co-supervision, innovation challenges, and research-oriented academic programmes. The MoU also aims to strengthen industry connectivity by providing students with practical exposure to South Korean industries and Indian multinational companies.

Promoting India–South Korea Academic Partnership

The partnership is envisioned as a bridge between the academic and innovation ecosystems of India and South Korea. It will promote cultural understanding while creating long-term opportunities for academic, technological, and industrial cooperation.

The collaboration will also encourage the sharing of academic resources, digital libraries, laboratories, and research infrastructure to support teaching, research, and innovation.

Strengthening Global Opportunities for JCT Students

For JCT College of Engineering and Technology, this MoU marks an important step towards strengthening its internationalisation, academic quality, research output, industry relevance, and global career opportunities for students.

The partnership will be implemented progressively through an institutional roadmap covering collaborative academic activities, certification programmes, student and faculty mobility, joint research, industry linkages, and long-term strategic cooperation.

This MoU reflects the shared vision of JCT College of Engineering and Technology and Dongguk University to empower students and researchers through international exposure, innovation, and knowledge exchange while preparing future-ready professionals to address global challenges.