UTM, Malaysia: a new strategic partnership for Télécom Paris

28 September 2026

l. to r.: Dr. Ahmad Fadhil bin Yusof (Manager of Student Mobility, UTM International) – Assoc. Prof. Yanzhu Guo (Data, Intelligence, Graphs Team, Télécom Paris) – Prof. Ts. Dr. Intan Zaurah Binti Mat Darus (Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Deputy President, Academic & International, UTM) – Jean-François Naviner (Director of International Relations, Télécom Paris) – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ariffin bin Abu Hassan (Director, UTM International & Erasmus + National Focal Point ENFP)

Télécom Paris and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Seal a Strategic Partnership

Télécom Paris welcomed a delegation from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), led by Professor Intan Zaurah Binti Mat Darus, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy President for Academic and International Affairs. The two institutions signed a framework agreement to structure their future academic and scientific collaborations. For Télécom Paris, this marks its first partnership in Malaysia, representing a significant milestone in its international development.

A strong complementarity

UTM is one of Malaysia’s top technological universities, ranked 158^th globally and number 1 in technology in Malaysia (QS World University Rankings 2027). Founded in 1904 and specializing in engineering, technology and science, UTM stands out for its commitment to innovation, research, and international openness.

This partnership is built on strong complementarity: UTM and Télécom Paris share academic excellence, an interdisciplinary approach that combines social sciences and technology. UTM and Télécom Paris are both internationally recognized in key fields such as artificial intelligence, IoT, telecommunications, data science, and digital transformation.

Mobility and Research at the Heart of Collaboration

The agreement aims to facilitate exchanges between students, faculty, and staff from both institutions. For Télécom Paris, this includes offering its students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different academic and cultural environment. It will enable Malaysian students to come to its campus, enhancing its internationalization.

On the research front, the goal is to develop collaborative projects, co-publications, joint PhD supervisions, and participation in scientific conferences held in both Malaysia and France.

A Promising Partnership

This first agreement with Malaysia paves the way for lasting cooperation. Télécom Paris and UTM are already planning to implement an exchange program to materialize the envisioned mobility.

The interactions between researchers, students, and staff will foster enriching academic and teaching experiences and drive innovative research projects.

Learn more about international partnerships at Télécom Paris

UTM, Malaysia: a new strategic partnership for Télécom Paris — Professor Intan Zaurah Binti Mat Darus (UTM) & Patrick Olivier (Télécom Paris)