The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary professional engineering institution. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has more than 155,000 engineering and technology professionals in 148 countries. IET members operate almost 100 Local Networks as well as 22 Technical Networks. The IET was formed in March 2006 by a merger of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE).

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU)

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) was founded in 1952. The main campus is in the city of Medan and the second campus in the Kwala Bekala, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Universitas Sumatera Utara offers more than 100 different study programs, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, across 16 (sixteen) faculties and one postgraduate school.

The faculties relating to health field are faculty of medicine, dentistry, public health, nursing, psychology, and pharmacy. Faculties for science includes faculty of engineering, mathematics and natural sciences, agriculture, computer science and information technology, and forestry. Social science faculties are faculty of law, cultural sciences, social and political sciences, and economics and business. A newly established faculty is the Faculty of Vocational Education.

USU manages a teaching hospital located in the main campus to support medical-related education. It’ is the biggest teaching hospital in Indonesia and offers students the chance of pursuing specialist education in areas such as tropical medicine, radiology, pharmacology, psychiatry, dermatology, neurology, and others. In addition, USU also has an oral and dental teaching hospital.

Universitas Sumatera Utara has established plenty of academic collaborations with universities around the world, carrying out various mutual exchange activities such as academic exchanges for faculty and student, joint research, community service project, and other opportunity for capacity building.

CECOS University

With a rich history spanning over 38 years, CECOS University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation. Founded in 1986 as the CECOS Data Institute, our journey has been marked by growth, transformation, and a steadfast commitment to nurturing talent and inspiring ideas. Today, CECOS University offers a diverse range of degree programs in Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Computer Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Commerce, and Technology.

Our story began with the establishment of CECOS Data Institute, followed by the creation of the CECOS Frontier College of Business Education and CECOS Data College. During this period, we launched the Department of Management Sciences and the Department of Computer Science, laying the groundwork for future expansion. The mid-90s saw the establishment of the CECOS College of Engineering and IT, along with the Departments of Civil and Electrical Engineering. Our reach extended internationally with the inception of CECOS College London, reflecting our commitment to providing quality education globally.

A significant milestone was achieved with the grant of our charter by the KP Government, marking the official establishment of CECOS University. We received recognition from the Higher Education Commission and accreditation from the Pakistan Engineering Council. This era also saw the introduction of the Department of Architecture, further diversifying our academic offerings. We launched the CECOS Industrial Liaison Centre and received accreditation from PCATP. The RAFSAN Neuro Rehab Centre and the Department of Mechanical Engineering were established, along with the Institute of Integrative Biosciences, enhancing our focus on interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

The recent years have been marked by the creation of the Peshawar Light Engineering Centre, The Edex School, and the Department of Allied Health Sciences. We received accreditation from NCEAC and the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, further validating our commitment to quality education. The establishment of CECOS Innovations and The RAFSAN School reflects our continuous drive for innovation and community engagement.

CECOS University is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity. We believe in the abilities of our staff and students regardless of gender, caste, ethnicity, or religion. To encourage female students, we offer a 20% tuition fee concession. Our inclusive environment ensures that students from diverse backgrounds are treated fairly and have the opportunity to thrive.

Our University Charter of Social Responsibility guides our activities to ensure they are managed responsibly, considering their impact on the environment and society. We promote ethical standards, provide a stimulating learning environment, and prepare students to contribute positively to the community. CECOS University is committed to providing high-quality education services of international standards. Our facilities include a student information centre, library, laboratories, student counselling, transport, accommodation, placement services, financial assistance, and a cafeteria. We strive to ensure that every student is well-prepared to face future challenges and achieve success in their chosen fields.

Islamic University of Technology (IUT)

IUT is a subsidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) representing 57 member countries from Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. It is dedicated to the development of human resources of the Islamic Ummah in the field of engineering, technology and technical education. This institute was established initially as Islamic Center for Technical and Vocational Training and Research (ICTVTR) in 1978, later renamed as Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT) in 1994 and finally rebranded as Islamic University of Technology (IUT) in 2001.

Currently, IUT is enrolling students in undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in Mechanical and Production Engineering (MPE), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Business and Technology Management (BTM) and Technical and Vocational Education (TVE). The total number of students studying at IUT is 2774 with a student and teacher ratio of 15:1. IUT provides 80 full scholarships and 132 partial scholarships for undergraduate studies and provides 100% in-campus residential facilities for the international students, which is currently 25% of the total students. Two undergraduate programs, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE), a full signatory of the prestigious Washington Accord. The other undergraduate programs are underway to apply for accreditation from BAETE.

IUT is focusing its research activities on different branches of Engineering, Technical and Vocational and Business fields and is trying to be a research-oriented university by developing the research culture in the university. Faculty members carry out research activities in their specializations and regularly publish papers in reputed journals and present papers in local and international conferences. Some of the currents research areas are: Robotics, CIM, CFD, Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Engineering and Management, Medical and advance Power Electronics, Wireless Sensors Networking, Bioinformatics, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Human Computer Interaction, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Road Safety, Tunnelling, Waste Management, Microplastics Pollution, Climate Change, Construction Management and Materials, ICT integration in TVE, Social Networking, Business Research and others. The Department of Research, Extension, Advisory Services and Publication (REASP) provides administrative support for research activities for different departments. The Department of REASP extends professional consultancy services leveraging the experts of IUT’s distinguished faculty members, renowned for their extensive experience and international acclaim to industry and other organizations. IUT provides Research Seed Grant for research activities of the faculty members and provides financial support to attend reputed conferences and seminars worldwide. The faculty members are also seeking funds from international and national organizations for their research support.

Besides the regular academic programmes, IUT offers short courses, seminars, certificate courses and workshops as part of its statutory obligations, with the objectives of assisting the Member States of OIC in developing appropriate human resources in modern and emerging technologies, upgrading and updating the knowledge and skills of the professionals. The host country students enroll at IUT through a competitive entrance examination, with a success rate of 1:10. The foreign students are enrolling through the nominating authorities, which are screening through online interviews.

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is the largest comprehensive university in Malaysia providing innovative education with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology within reach at its 34 campuses, 4 colleges of studies, 14 faculties, and 9 academic centres all over the country.  UiTM offers over 500 academic programmes at Foundation, Pre-Diploma, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels, as well as Professional Programmes. It continues to expand access to higher education, playing its role in nation-building by unleashing potentials and shaping the future.

Amongst its long list of recent accolades, UiTM is placed =587 in the QS World University Rankings 2025, ranked 98th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024, and was ranked as =599 for QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, 151st in Asia and 13th in Malaysia. With over 700,000 alumni in science, technology, humanities, and entrepreneurship, UiTM offers opportunities to shape leaders at national, industry, and global levels and is well poised to become a globally renowned university by 2025. 

College of Engineering UiTM: After the humble beginning in the early 1970s, the four engineering faculties of UiTM namely Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Faculty of Electrical Engineering has been restructured into the College of Engineering on the 29th of March, 2021. The college is now headed by an Assistant Vice Chancellor and assisted by four College Deans. The restructuring was under taken to meet the changing landscape of higher education and new demands from the industry. The formation of the college marked   the beginning of realizing the initiative in ‘Establishing a superstructure organisation through the merging of faculties, based on clusters’ at UITM. The new college will be home to 8000 students and 700 staffs that are keen and dedicated to work together towards empowering higher and better global excellence. In addition to the four schools located at the main campus in Shah Alam, Selangor, the College of Engineering is equally responsible for running all engineering programs in the UiTM Branch campuses in Pulau Pinang, Pahang, Terengganu, Johor, and Sarawak. Several outstanding achievements have been made from the combined expertise from all engineering faculties such as the invention of the solar car named ‘TUAH’ that successfully crossed the Adelaide desert as far as 623 km. Another proud accomplishment was the production of UiTM AV1 which is an autonomous vehicle that was developed as a result of the proficiency and talent of 16 researchers from 4 faculties where UiTM was the first university to successfully produce such a vehicle in Malaysia

Halu Oleo University

Halu Oleo University (UHO), located in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, is a prominent institution dedicated to academic excellence and community service. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs, emphasizing innovation, research, and regional development, particularly in coastal, marine, and rural studies. UHO's commitment to high-quality education and meaningful community engagement is evident through its collaborations with industry partners, government agencies, and international institutions, enhancing its educational and research capabilities.

The Faculty of Engineering at Halu Oleo University aims to be nationally distinguished by 2030, producing professional graduates with a focus on coastal, marine, and rural areas. It offers diverse programs in civil, electrical, mechanical, marine, and environmental engineering, among others. The faculty emphasizes innovative research and community service, involving students and staff in projects addressing local challenges. Equipped with advanced laboratories and extensive libraries, the faculty fosters an environment of academic excellence and practical experience, preparing graduates to contribute to sustainable development and global engineering challenges.

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)

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). In 2008, ITB was upgraded from a higher learning institution offering Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Engineering, Business and Computing to a university, and was then changed to Universiti Teknologi Brunei on 1 March 2016. UTB specialises in the area of Engineering, Business, Computing, Applied Sciences & Mathematics and Design.

Over the years, UTB has signed numerous agreements with prestigious organisations in the country and around the world to collaborate in research, education and training programmes.This includes the exchange of undergraduate and postgraduate students, industrial internships, exchange of academics, joint research, conferences, consultancies, seminars and other projects.

UTB made its first appearance in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking (QSWUR) at 442 in 2018, evaluated against 4,763 institutions from 151 countries. The university rose by 63 places in 2019 and is ranked at 379. This has also ranked UTB at 51 for Young Global University under 50 years of age and this presents another great achievement since UTB is a very young university. UTB is the only local university to receive a five-star ranking from the QS Stars rating, and the first university to have successfully acquired the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification by the Bureau Veritas in July 2019. With its hands-on approach and industry-based programmes, UTB has produced graduates who are highly valued by local employers and readily accepted by top universities around the world. In terms of research, UTB strives to become a university that contributes to the enrichment of knowledge and solving contemporary issues that focuses on energy, sustainable built environment, agri-food, digital and creativity, society and enterprise, and wellness. In 2018, the Centre for Research in Agri-food Science & Technology (CrAFT) was established to support the nation’s aspiration to diversify its economy by strengthening the agri-food industry using science and technology.

UTB’s vision is to become a global university impacting society and its mission is to nurture socially-responsible talents that are deeply-rooted in MIB values and committed to building a global and entrepreneurial society in pursuit of innovation and industry-relevant capabilities, towards the fulfilment of Brunei Vision 2035.