Amity University Dubai signs MOU with Seneca Polytechnic, Canada, to explore international student and faculty exchange

• The MoU will facilitate student and faculty exchange, develop applied research, promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Partnership between the two institutions aligns with UAE’s National Strategy for Higher Education 2030 to facilitate international student and staff mobility.

Amity University Dubai has signed a memorandum of understanding with Seneca Polytechnic, one of the largest higher education institutions in Canada to explore international student and faculty exchange. The signing ceremony, held on 12th June, 2023, took place at Amity University Dubai’s campus in the UAE.

The MoU will facilitate student and faculty exchange, develop applied research, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, create corporate and executive training opportunities, and explore possibilities for micro-credentials and pathways to new careers.

This partnership explores synergies between the two institutions, with both sharing a strong focus on practical and creative programmes, emphasising employability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With over 90,000 students enrolled, and ten campuses in Canada, Seneca Polytechnic provides a strong emphasis on career preparation and practical experience for students, aligning with UAE’s agenda to develop the human capital requirements of the region.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Saif Al Seiari, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Dubai and Professor David Agnew, President of Seneca Polytechnic, in the presence of Dr Fazal Malik, Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University Dubai, Marianne Morando, Vice President of Academics and Student Affairs, and Renata Dinnocenzo, Vice President of Strategy, Seneca Polytechnic. Other dignitaries who attended the signing ceremony included Ms. Lindsay Margenau, Chargé d`affaires at the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai and Dr. Nitesh Sughnani, Director of University Ratings, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).