Kumamoto University Signs University-Level Exchange Agreements with Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye
On November 2, 2026, Kumamoto University welcomed a delegation from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ), Türkiye, led by Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar. During the visit, the two universities signed university-level academic and student exchange agreements.The two institutions established their formal partnership in March 2024 through an inter-department agreement in the fields of pharmaceutical and life sciences. Since then, they have developed collaborative activities, including joint research on biologically active compounds derived from Turkish plants, joint academic publications, and the hosting of a student from MAKÜ for a research internship at Kumamoto University.
Building on these achievements, the two universities have now expanded their partnership from the departmental to the university level.
The signing ceremony was attended by President Hisao Ogawa and Executive Vice President Jun Otani of Kumamoto University, along with representatives from both institutions. During the meeting, participants reflected on their past collaborations and exchanged views on further promoting joint research and student and researcher exchanges.
Prior to the meeting, the delegation toured the Kurokami Campus and visited the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School. Their visit coincided with Shiguma Festival, Kumamoto University's annual campus festival, providing an opportunity to experience the lively atmosphere of the campus and its student activities.
The newly signed agreements are expected to further strengthen the partnership between the two universities and promote educational and research collaboration across a broader range of academic fields.
During the discussion
Signing ceremony for the inter-university exchange agreements
Group photo of representatives from both universities
In front of the Memorial Museum of the Fifth High School
In the recreated Meiji-era classroom