Academic Visit to Üsküdar from Bangladeshi Academics

President of Üsküdar University, Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, met with academics and foundation representatives from Bangladesh. During the meeting, inter-university cooperation, student mobility, and joint academic research were discussed. 

During the meeting attended by President of Üsküdar University, Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, information was provided about the university's academic structure and internationalization efforts. During the meeting held in the Senate Hall, potential collaborations with higher education institutions in Bangladesh were also evaluated.

Student exchange and joint research projects were on the agenda

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated that 23,000 students are educated at the university, and shared information about the faculties and academic programs.

Tarhan touched upon the university's efforts to develop its international academic relations, and stated that cooperation could also be established with different universities in Bangladesh.

Cooperation opportunities with universities in Bangladesh were evaluated

Peyman Jaferi, Head of the International Relations Department, who provided information about Üsküdar University's internationalization efforts during the meeting, made evaluations regarding the university's international student recruitment and promotional activities abroad. Jaferi stated that the university has registered students from Bangladesh and that a cooperation agreement with Bangladesh Daffodil University is in place.

Speaking at the meeting, Prof. Zubair Ehsanuzzaman, faculty member of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at Dhaka University, Bangladesh, stated that new memorandums of understanding could be signed between universities in Bangladesh and Üsküdar University. Ehsanuzzaman shared his evaluations regarding education options abroad for Bangladeshi students, emphasizing that scholarship opportunities and information about universities' international rankings are influential in student choices.

During the meeting, the activities of the Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) and the Institute of Sufi Studies were also discussed. Tarhan provided information about RİNAP, which operates within the university, and also mentioned the Ehl-i Beyt Symposium and the work of the Institute of Sufi Studies.

Joint studies will be carried out

Dr. Abdullah Al-Mahmud from the Department of World Religions and Culture at Dhaka University, Bangladesh, stated that joint studies could be conducted between Sufi centers in Bangladesh and Üsküdar University's relevant research units.

The visit concluded with Prof. Nevzat Tarhan gifting his books translated into English to the guests and a group photo session.