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Einstein Research Academy (ERA) is an international research academy established to create an international platform for academicians and researchers to exchange their knowledge and ideas. ERA is dedicated in promoting international collaboration by working closely with universities, faculties, research journals, industry experts and students, by facilitating international conferences, seminars, study tours, publication, and promoting research opportunities.

ERA is also committed to supporting scientific projects for schools, colleges, universities and other organizations, raising awareness on recent issues, and conducting courses for the benefits of the community.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is a Malaysian public research university established on 18th May 1970, based in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. The Bangi main campus started operating in 1977 within an area of 1,096.29 hectares. The main campus houses the university's administrative offices, 9 faculties, 9 residential colleges, and 11 research institutes, while the Kuala Lumpur Campus accommodates the Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital (HCTM), UKM Children's Specialist Hospital (HPPKK UKM), 4 faculties, 2 residential colleges, and 1 research institute. UKM's renowned research institutes include KITA-UKM, IKMAS, ATMA, UMBI, and INBIOSIS.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is one of Malaysia's top five universities for research. The QS World University Rankings for 2024 place UKM as the 159th best university in the world and the 28th best university in Asia. It also ranked 98th among the top 100 best universities established in the last 50 years worldwide. In addition, it was the only Malaysian university listed in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)'s 'Top 50 Universities Under 50 Years Old' in 2012, ranking 31st. It was also ranked 56th best university in the QS Top 500 Asia University Rankings 2014 and 2015.

Established in 2010 by the downtown Charity Trust, Assam downtown University (AdtU) addresses the need for quality and affordable education in Northeast India. Nestled in Guwahati, Assam, AdtU stands as the largest educational group in the region, hosting over 9,000 students and 250 faculty members across diverse disciplines on its expansive 80-acre campus in Panikhaiti.

AdtU excels in Sciences, Engineering, Allied Health Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, Agriculture, and Pharmacy. With a commitment to international standards, the university boasts modern teaching methods and global connections for research and student exchange programs. AdtU proudly holds a prestigious Diamond rating in the QS-I Gauge ranking, showcasing its dedication to academic excellence.

Embracing diversity, AdtU draws students from India and abroad, with over 200 international students adding to its vibrant community. The university offers a spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its various departments under multiple faculties. AdtU's motto, embedded in its commitment to encouraging success, resonates throughout its academic pursuits.

Additionally, AdtU stands proudly within the Indian NAAC framework at a commendable level. As part of the downtown Group, which includes institutions like Assam down town University, downtown Premium Day Boarding School, downtown Gurukul, and downtown Hospital, AdtU solidifies its position as a preferred, highly recognized, and top-ranked institution in the North East states, India. Notably, AdtU recently achieved the prestigious Diamond rating in the QS-I Gauge ranking. Furthermore, AdtU proudly maintains international collaborations with 15+ countries and 100+ international universities. As a testament to its global standing, the university is a proud member of international higher education associations such as NAFSA, AUAP, IAU, APAIE, and SDG ACCORD. This solidifies its position as a preferred, highly recognized, and top-ranked institution in the North East states, India.

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam granted to deliver degrees by four renowned universities in the United Kingdom: University of London, Staffordshire University, University of Stirling, and Arts University Bournemouth. BUV takes pride in providing a high-quality and reputable education system from the United Kingdom, as well as a world-class learning experience for students in Vietnam.

In February 2023, British University Vietnam (BUV) became the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN, standing amongst 22 universities outside of the UK to be awarded global quality accreditation by QAA after successfully completing its International Quality Review (IQR), a rigorous process which benchmarks global higher education institutions against international quality assurance standards set out in Part 1 of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG). BUV is also the first and only university in Vietnam to be awarded a 5-star Excellent University rating from the internationally acknowledged QS organisation.

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for 17 undergraduate programmes and an MBA programme. 100% of graduates from BUV have a job or continue higher education within 3 months after graduation. With a wide network of more than 500 enterprise partners in various fields and internship programmes from the first year, BUV helps students gain professional knowledge and practical skills to meet employers’ requirements as well as be ready to develop their careers right after graduation.

BUV students are to study at our world-class campus with a total investment of up to $165 million across three phases, facilitating all learning needs for more than 10,000 students upon completion. Located in the Ecopark urban area, the campus boasts spacious and iconic designs, offering international-standard educational experiences to students with modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

The Hainan Branch of the Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, was established in 1960 and is a subordinate institution of the Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College. It is the only national-level public welfare research institute in Hainan Province specializing in the protection, introduction, cultivation, and development of Southern medicinal resources. The Hainan Branch has a highly capable professional team dedicated to Southern medicinal research and technology transfer, including over 80 research and development personnel in disciplines such as resource science, cultivation science, molecular biology, chemistry, and pharmacology. It also has over 100 personnel dedicated to technology industrialization transformation. The Hainan Branch has key innovation teams under the Ministry of Science and Technology's "National Innovation Talent Advancement Program" and leading scientific and technological innovation talents under the Central Organization Department's "Ten Thousand Talents Plan." As a main think tank for the development of Southern medicinal resources in Hainan Province and China, the branch has assisted the Hainan Provincial Government in formulating the "Construction Plan for the National Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industry Base (Hainan)" and the "Implementation Opinions on the Protection and Development of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials in Hainan Province." The branch adheres to the path of characteristic and advantageous development led by innovation, supporting the sustainable development of Southern medicinal resources in China and serving the national "Belt and Road" initiative.

Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine is a full-time public vocational college under the governance of the Provincial Health Commission and is a demonstration vocational college in Jiangsu Province. Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine is the executive director unit of the Medical and Health Education Professional Committee of the Chinese Vocational Education Association. The rest of the executive members are from various positions such as the Executive Director (from Medical and Health Education Professional Committee of the China Vocational Education Association), the Chairman (from the Rehabilitation Therapy Professional Teaching Guidance Committee of the National Health Administration), the Deputy Chairman (from the National Clinical Assistant Physician Qualification Examination Working Committee), the Initiator and Presidium (from the National Medical and Health Vocational Education Alliance), the Vice Chairman (from the Jiangsu Medical and Health Vocational Education Group) and the Chairman Members (from the Teaching Work Committee). The institution has 22 medical and health majors such as nursing, clinical medicine, preventive medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and pharmacy. Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine has always adhered to the joint development between the college and Yancheng city. Through this, its scientific research and social service capabilities have met significant improvements. During the past 5 years, teachers from JSMC had over 750 national, provincial and city-level scientific research projects undertaken, including 15 projects from the NSFC and 19 projects from the Natural and Social Science Foundation of Jiangsu. Teachers have won 38 awards including the Huaihai Prize for Science and Yancheng Natural Science Progress Award. 1300 papers have been published by faculty members of JSMC in national journals, in which 300 were published in Chinese core journals, 250 in SCI journals, and more than 760 national patents acquired. 

Telkom University (Tel-U) is a private university under the Yayasan Pendidikan Telkom (YPT). Tel-U was established on August 14, 2013, as a merger of several YPT-owned higher education institutions (IT Telkom, IM Telkom, STISI Telkom, Telkom Polytechnic). Presently, Tel-U has 7 outstanding schools and over 64 study programs spread across 3 major cities in Indonesia: Tel-U Main Campus (Bandung), Tel-U Jakarta, and Tel-U Surabaya.

Tel-U's vision is to become a National Excellence Entrepreneurial University by 2028, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. As a top research-oriented university, Telkom University continues to make substantial contributions to the world by addressing various challenges encountered by society through education, utilizing its 34 Centers of Excellence.

Telkom University emphasizes the importance of research and innovation in supporting Sustainable Development Programs (SDGs) as a contribution to creating a positive impact on the society and environment, fortifying the forthcoming generation to answer global challenges. 

New Era College of Arts, Science and Technology is a leading Engineering and Technology Institution in Botswana committed to educating and training industry-ready graduates. Founded in 2009, the college is a Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA) registered and accredited education and training provider offering academic programmes and qualifications in the fields of engineering, commerce, forensic sciences and special and inclusive education. As a research driven institution, New Era College produces research, literature and forums that addresses the needs and challenges of the nation and regions industry, as well as its socio-economic development. 

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University (PAHSUS) formerly ‘Solapur University’ was established in year 2004 by the Government of Maharashtra State, India. It is a young University with jurisdiction of only one district and has made substantial progress in academics and research within a span of 19 years. The formation of the University at Solapur was a long cherished desire of the people of this region and the people of the district have an emotional attachment to the University since its inception. Solapur is a home of religious saints of various languages as the district is at a triple junction of linguistic states of Andhra, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Therefore, Solapur is secular and metropolitan to its core. The university campus is sprawled across 512 acres surrounded by natural greenery. University has 11 schools offering postgraduate courses in 36 programs. The university has made a vibrant progress in research in the frontier areas of Physical, Chemical, Earth Science, Computational, Cosmetic Technology, Social Science, Fine Arts, Languages, Commerce and Management, Allied Health Sciences and Life Science. With this background, PAH Solapur University caters to the needs of over 1600,000 from National and International levels. The university is poised for an ambitious growth and is becoming a hub of various academic activities. From 6th March 2019, the name of University was expanded with the legendary personality Ahilyadevi Holkar. Her work related to inclusive social elements and governance are also practiced in the University. University faculty members have published more than 700 research papers in National / International journals and proceedings. University has 01 Copyright; 12 Patents have been granted during last 5 years, The University has citation index of 12,000, Average h index 65, i10index 171. The university research work and faculties listed in the Global ranking. The University provides a platform for enhanced research interaction with various research and academic institutions; the faculty and students to get publications in top ranked journals.  University has established MSIs Incubation Centre PAH Uddyam Incubation Centre supported by Government of Maharashtra. It is for new idea generation resulted into 04 start-ups with 08 are in pipeline. University has received research grant of Rs 10 Crores from DST, CSIR, BRNS, CSIR, RUSA,RGSTC, ICSSR etc.  funding agencies.  University supports economically weaker plus having good academic record students through schemes like ‘Muli Shikwa Samaj Ghada’(Educate Women and Empower Society) and ‘Earn and Learn.’ University regularly organizes community engagement programmes and extension activities through NSS Unit. University has well established 15 grounds. Displaying Botanical, Local and English names on the trees, “Know My Campus” are unique features.

University received UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2020 Award for Most Sustainable University in the World and recognized as a “PERFORMER” in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA) 2021.University is developing with commitments to competitive, professional quality and Academic excellence in higher Education and Research-Development in emerging areas. Presently university has introduced 146 skill courses, innovative or job-oriented certificate / diploma courses introduced under Skill Development Centre. These courses have been introduced after consideration of geographical conditions and requirement of the district and vision of development of Solapur district. It is worth mentioning here that the students, alumni and parents have given a great response to the certificate courses introduced and workshop on Therapeutic Nutrition. The University aims at the holistic development of the students with a motto of “Vidyaya Sampannatta”. The significant contribution made by the University is the result of sustained and dedicated efforts of all the stakeholders-members of the Senate, Management Council, Academic Council, Faculty, Administrative Staff, Alumni and Students of University.

Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering is located in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. The college is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The college has approval to admit NRI/FN students. The Dhaanish Centre for International Collaboration provides facilitations for admission of foreign students and to collaborate with foreign Institutions of repute for joint research and teaching.

While the College supports learning of the highest order through its quality infrastructure and eminent faculty, it also provides a wide scope for development of the personality of students through effectively functioning student clubs meant for professional, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The Dhaanish School of Intellectual power house nurtures the culture of Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship among the stakeholders through various Centres of Excellence such as Centre for Design – Godrej Disha, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Research, Centre for Robotics and Automation, E-Vehicle Research Centre and Technology Research Incubation centre. 

Kasetsart University, in Thailand, was the first agricultural university and the third oldest university in the country. Kasetsart University is based in Bangkok, and now has four campuses, also making it the largest university in Thailand. Established in 1943, it promoted subjects related to agricultural science. Yet since then, the university has expanded its subject areas to cover science, the arts, social sciences, humanities, education, engineering, medicine, and architecture. The four campuses are in Bangkhen, Kamphaeng Saen, Sri Racha and Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province. All 36 faculties are spread across the multiple campuses as well as 18 research stations, two colleges, nine institutes, four veterinary hospitals, and four radio stations.

The National Resource Centre for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, was formally founded on December 18th, 2012. The organisation is a national platform that gathers the domestic research strengths and is based on the disciplinary advantage of TCM Resources in the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. The Centre is undertaking a national survey on TCM resources, carrying out research on the foundation and application of TCM resources and the transformation of their achievements. At the same time, the centre is also establishing the mechanism of dynamic monitoring for TCM resources in order to promote the sustainable development of TCM resources and meet the health needs of all people.

The “TCM Resources Innovation Team” and "Chinese Medicine Ecological Agriculture Innovation Team" of the Centre are the key areas of innovation authorised by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Centre is the supporting organisation for the State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs and also the affiliated organisation of ISO/TC249/WG1 and 10 professional committees, such as the TCM identification professional committee of the China Association of Chinese Medicine, the TCM resource ecology professional committee of the Ecological Society of China, and other 8 institutions. Currently, there are 2 key research laboratories, 2 third-level laboratories, and 3 key disciplines authorised by the State Administration of TCM in the Center. Many research achievements have reached a domestic leading level, which includes research on the functional gene of the TCM secondary metabolites biosynthesis, molecular identification of TCM, regionalization and remote sensing monitoring for TCM resources, ecological planting and soil micro-ecological repair management for TCM resources, etc.

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, a linguistic minority institution, since 1964 empowers youth and imparts value-based quality education to 12,000 students in campus across diverse disciplines of arts, commerce, science, technology & management studies. A multi-disciplinary approach in designing the programmes has culminated in skill development and ensured industry-academia collaboration. The curriculum includes components on value education, soft skills, gender sensitivity, environmental awareness and social consciousness, alongside the thrust given to research, internships and ability enhancement nurturing holistic development of the students. The exemplary performance of the students in curricular, co-curricular and extension activities has made the institution stand as an epitome of excellence in higher education. 

Daffodil International University (DIU) is one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh, established on 24 January, 2002. The university aims to become a global leader in providing tertiary level education that produces graduates with high self-esteem who are able to accept challenges in a fast-changing environment. DIU provides higher education in 27 academic departments in the areas of Science and Technology, Engineering, Business and Entrepreneurship, Humanities & Social Sciences and Health &Life sciences aligning with the adoption of contemporary technological advancement in both Undergraduate and Graduate level. The University is serving the citizens of the country through its quality education for lifelong learning, research, entrepreneurship, outreach programs, skills development, internationalization and preparing its graduates to respond positively to the challenges of glocalization. The University has proved that it provides students broad access to the institution's educational resources.

As a young university, Daffodil International University (DIU) took lot of initiatives in higher education domains and took part in international mobility programs for its internationalization. DIU is one of the partner institutes of Erasmus+ and many students are studying in Turkey, Poland, Portugal, Italy, UK, Lithuania, and Finland through Erasmus+ scholarship. It has a strong network, built through partnership with about five hundred academic institutions both in and outside of the country, in order to have inbound and outbound exchange program of students and faculty members, research collaboration, internationalization, ensuring quality of teaching-learning etc. DIU emphasizes on integrating information technology (IT) and entrepreneurial education in the country. As a testament to its global standing, the university is a proud member of international higher education associations such as AUAP, AUPF, ACU, IAUP, IAU, NAFSA, IEEE, APAIE, and GUPES.

DIU’s remarkable ranking achievements and global recognition includes: QS Sustainability Rankings-2024 (#1 Private University in Bangladesh and global rank 901-920); THE Impact Rankings-2023 (#2 Private University in Bangladesh and global rank 401-600); QS World University Rankings-2024 (#3 Private University in Bangladesh, 401-450 in Asia and 1201-1400 in the world); UI Greenmetric World University Rankings-2023 (#1 University in Bangladesh, 99th in Asia and 200th in the world); Webometrics Rankings 2023 (#2 private university in Bangladesh); WURI Ranking 2023 (48th in the world under Student Mobility and Openness category).

Established in 1957 with the discipline of Civil Engineering, MIT has evolved into a leading institution offering a wide array of programs. Today, MIT boasts 21 BTech programs, 4 MSc programs, an MCA program, 1 diploma, 30 PG programs, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. Our campus, characterized by its residential and culturally diverse environment, hosts students from every corner of India. MIT consistently ranks among the top 1% of technical institutes in the country, currently catering to 9,703 students with a faculty strength of 683.

 Engineering education at MIT goes beyond imparting domain-specific knowledge. We strive to instill a range of essential skills in our graduates, including communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Our curriculum is experiential, practical, relevant, and regularly updated to meet the demands of the ever-evolving industry. Over four years of education, MIT aims to mold well-rounded graduates equipped to excel in their chosen fields. 

With a legacy spanning over 66 years, MIT remains committed to educating professionals equipped to address societal challenges in a rapidly changing world, grounded in the principles of engineering, research, and creativity.

Riphah International University, Islamabad, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation in Pakistan's educational landscape. Established in 2002 by the Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT), Riphah University has rapidly evolved into one of the country's premier institutions of higher learning.

At the heart of Riphah University's mission is a commitment to providing quality education grounded in the principles of Islamic teachings and values, while also embracing diversity and inclusivity. With a focus on holistic development, Riphah University strives to nurture ethical leaders, skilled professionals, and responsible citizens who can contribute positively to society.

Riphah University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including health sciences, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, management sciences, social sciences, humanities, and Islamic studies. These programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact in the world.

One of the hallmarks of Riphah University is its emphasis on research and innovation. The university is home to state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories, where faculty members and students engage in cutting-edge research projects that address real-world challenges and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through collaborative research initiatives and partnerships with industry, government, and academia, Riphah University is at the forefront of driving innovation and promoting socio-economic development.

As an institution committed to promoting excellence in education, Riphah University places a strong emphasis on academic rigor, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. The university's faculty members are highly qualified and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing students with a stimulating learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Diponegoro University (Universitas Diponegoro-UNDIP), located in Semarang City, Central Java Province, is well known as Top university in Indonesia aims to be World Class University (WCU) with the vision of Excellent Research University. Founded in 1956, it is initially as a private university, but then earned the status of public university in 1961. Undip has 149 study programs in 11 faculties, 1 postgraduate school, and 1 vocational school. Word of Diponegoro derived from name of our national hero, Pangeran Diponegoro, whom a patriotic prince stirred up freedom spirit from Dutch colonialism in the early 19th century, which has inspired efforts to establish UNDIP. Moreover, UNDIP are also acknowledged by numerous international accreditations agencies such as Green Campus and Sustainability (UI-Greenmetric), THE WUR, QS WUR, QS AUR, and THE Impact Rankings.

As a World Class Research University, UNDIP focus its research and academics activity toward Coastal Region Eco Development, which means the area that becomes UNDIP research focus is coastal region with environment and ecology development spirit. The manifestation of its research focus, there are dozen research centers in UNDIP that become center of excellent of research, studies, innovations, product development, and public service of UNDIP. Strengthening the international reputation of UNDIP, there are several internationalization programs for lecturers, researchers, and students of UNDIP. Internationalization Program in UNDIP organized by WCU Task Force are Adjunct Professor, Visiting Professor/Lecturer, Postdoc in UNDIP, Summer Course, Student Go International, Staff Exchange, SDGs International Forum, Alumni Consolidation, and International Conferences by Subject. By organizing these internationalization programs, UNDIP could go further and widespread the networking in collaborative works with many abroad universities. These programs also increase the number of foreign students. In addition, UNDIP also recognized as one of sustainability campus with an active contribution in SDGs achievement through SDGs Center UNDIP. The long reputation of Universitas Diponegoro has delivered it to be among the top national higher education entities, which bring competitive advantage for the alumni and deliver intellectual works of research and publications.

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) is an Engineering and Technology University in Brunei Darussalam that specialises in the niche areas of Engineering, Business, Computing, Applied Sciences & Mathematics, and Design. UTB was first established in 1986 as Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB), a higher learning institution offering Higher National Diploma programmes in Engineering, Business and Computing. In 2008, ITB was upgraded to a university and was renamed to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) on 1 March 2016.  Since the upgrade, the university has seen tremendous development including the expansion of its academic programmes portfolio, establishment of partnerships with industries and universities, embarking on the process of programme accreditation by professional bodies, and intensification of research activities.  UTB’s ethos has always been based around the idea that effective instruction, hands-on approach and industry-based programmes equip students with fundamental knowledge, competence and marketable skills. This guiding principle has helped UTB produce graduates highly valued by local employers and readily accepted by universities in the UK, Australia, Canada and around the world.

Founded in 2007, Villa College is the leading private higher education institution in the Maldives. The College was established with an endowment from the well-known Maldivian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Honourable Dr Qasim Ibrahim, to offer educational opportunities across the Maldives in an affordable manner. 

Having started with 54 students, the College has grown exponentially over the last 16 years, with over 20,000 students graduated and catering to over 7,000 students a year. The College has a diverse portfolio of over 180 programmes, ranging from Certificate 1 to Master's level, including not just Villa College programmes but also franchise programmes from universities across the world. These opportunities for high-quality education are not provided only in the main QI Campus in Male’, the capital of Maldives, but also to several campuses located in the atolls across the country.

Villa College is built upon five main guiding pillars, namely, quality, sustainability, accessibility, flexibility, and employability, which form the cornerstones for all the processes within the College. The College also takes pride in being a pioneer in introducing various disciplines and programmes through different modalities. It has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape of the country by offering disciplines such as business, human resources, accounting, marketing, economics, communication, aviation management, tourism and hospitality, culinary arts, shariah and law, information technology, architecture, design, engineering, education, psychology, counselling, research studies, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and health sciences. In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Villa College offers a wide range of professional programmes, including ACCA and CIMA. Since 2013, Villa College has been certified as a Gold Status Accredited Learning partner from ACCA due to the quality of teaching and learning offered to our students.