Today, people expect that a university not only does research and disseminates knowledge and technology, but also contributes directly to local or national economic development. As a center of academic works and research, ITS has strong links with industries, governmental institutions, NGOs, home and overseas universities and organizations. Cooperation of ITS and industrial world is an important tool for transferring knowledge and skills from academic institutions to industries or vice versa. Other main objectives is to strengthen the teaching, research, and extension capabilities, of the institutions involved thereby broadening the international experience of the participant.
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ITS’ partners span the globe and range from universities, research institutions to industries. With more than 500 partners from 58 countries, ITS’ partners are predominantly concentrated in Asia (59.7%) and Europe (29.3%), followed by North America, Oceania, Africa, and South America. This distribution reflects ITS’ strong regional foundation while continuously expanding its collaborative footprint across continents to enhance global engagement and academic impact.
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As of 10 January 2026, ITS recorded 418 active agreements, 57 agreements pending renewal, and 539 expired agreements. This reflects both the extensive reach of ITS’ international partnerships and the ongoing commitment to strategically renew and strengthen impactful collaborations worldwide.
ITS has established partnerships with 566 partners across numerous countries worldwide, with the highest number in the Philippines (59), followed by Japan (49), Taiwan (44), Malaysia (34), and the Republic of Korea (32).
This distribution reflects ITS’s strong engagement in Asia while continuously expanding collaboration networks across Europe, the Americas, and other regions.
The highest number of potential partners is identified in ELECTICS (673), followed by INDSYS (646), CREABIZ (621), and CIVPLAN (603). Meanwhile, MEDICS (500) and SCIENTICS (519) also show significant opportunities, with SIMT (270), MARTECH (125), and VOCATION (59) representing emerging areas for further expansion.
Overall, the distribution highlights broad opportunities for faculty-level international collaboration, particularly in engineering and technology-related disciplines.
ITS collaborates with partner institutions across various QS World University Rankings tiers, including universities within the Top 100 and Top 300 globally.
The distribution reflects a balanced partnership portfolio, combining highly ranked institutions with a broad range of strategic partners worldwide.
Summary of potential counterparts for department-level shown above. For detailed information on potential counterparts for department level , please kindly check the Mapping of Department and School below.