Myitkyina University boosts China scholarship ties

UNDER the guidance of the Un­ion Minister for Education, My­itkyina University is strengthen­ing its international cooperation.

Yesterday, 19 students from Myitkyina University departed from Yangon International Air­port to attend a three-year di­ploma course in “Fashion and Apparel Design” at the Guangxi Economic and Trade Vocational Institute (GXETVI) in Nanning, People’s Republic of China, on full scholarships.

The programme aims to de­velop skilled technicians in the textile and design sector, which is an important area for micro, small and medium-sized enter­prises (MSMEs). It also seeks to cultivate human resources capable of designing and pro­ducing value-added products that meet international stand­ards, rather than relying on the export of raw materials.

In addition, it is expected that the opportunity to learn modern technologies in China will promote technology transfer and support the development of the domestic technical and vo­cational education and training (TVET) sector.

The students will begin their courses on 27 April. This collaboration represents a sig­nificant step in advancing the international engagement of Myitkyina University. The op­portunity to study high-quality subjects under a comprehen­sive scholarship programme, without financial cost to the State, will bring considerable benefits to both the country and the university. — Kaung Kaung (Myeik)/MKKS