Medan, 30 July 2026 – The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), welcomed a delegation from the International Affairs Office of Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional relations and explore opportunities for international collaboration in education, research, and community engagement. The visit reflects the commitment of both institutions to fostering sustainable academic partnerships and advancing the quality of nursing education at the international level.
The Prince of Songkla University International Affairs delegation was received by the leadership of the Faculty of Nursing USU. During the meeting, both parties discussed a range of strategic collaboration opportunities, including student and staff mobility, collaborative research, international scientific publications, curriculum development, joint seminars and conferences, and community engagement initiatives. Through these discussions, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to developing partnerships that provide meaningful benefits for their academic communities and society.
For the Faculty of Nursing USU, the visit represents a strategic step toward expanding its international network while strengthening institutional capacity through collaboration with a leading university in Thailand. The partnership is expected to foster innovative academic programs, broaden international learning opportunities for students and faculty members, and enhance the quality and impact of collaborative research and international publications in the field of nursing.
This initiative also demonstrates the Faculty of Nursing USU's commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing higher education quality, strengthening the competencies of the academic community, and promoting internationally benchmarked learning. It also contributes to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by reinforcing global collaboration between the Faculty of Nursing USU and Prince of Songkla University in advancing sustainable partnerships across education, research, and community engagement.
Through this visit from the International Affairs Office of Prince of Songkla University, the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, further reaffirms its commitment to becoming a higher education institution that embraces global collaboration. The meeting is expected to serve as the foundation for implementing various joint initiatives that will enhance the quality of the university's three pillars of higher education, strengthen the institution's international reputation, and contribute to the advancement of nursing education at both the regional and global levels.