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On March 13, 2026, National Taiwan University (NTU) welcomed a delegation from Singapore Management University (SMU) led by President Lily Kong. . The high-level visit underscored the growing partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to cultivating globally competent and engaged talent.

The delegation was received by NTU President Wen-Chang Chen for discussions on business education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international academic exchanges. The visit also marked President Kong’s first official visit to NTU since assuming leadership of SMU.

Founded in 2000, Singapore Management University is widely recognized as one of Asia’s leading institutions in business and management education. Modeled after the American university system, SMU emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, research excellence, and close engagement with industry and public-sector partners.

During the visit, representatives from both universities explored new areas to deepen collaboration between SMU’s business school and NTU’s College of Management. Discussions focused on curriculum innovation, joint research initiatives, student mobility, and the potential expansion of dual-degree and collaborative academic programs.

Representatives from the two institutions also reflected on the existing areas of cooperation, including SMU students’ participation in NTU’s International Internship Program. Through placements in such organizations as STMicroelectronics, the State of Montana Asia Trade Office–Taiwan, Taipei Language Institute, Calls Over Ridges and Impact Hub Taipei, participating SMU students have had firsthand experience in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary professional environments.

Looking ahead, NTU representatives expressed interest in deepening the connection with SMU’s Global Summer Program, to create additional pathways for NTU students to pursue internships and academic experiences in Singapore.

University leaders highlighted that the partnership reflects a broader vision for higher education in the Asia-Pacific region—one that integrates business, innovation, and international collaboration to prepare students to meet the increasingly interconnected global challenges.