English Version - ALHOSN University

Issue 9 | December 2010
ALHOSN News
AHU signs 5-year education & research agreement with
University of Michigan-Dearborn
AHU has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the University of
Michigan-Dearborn. The memorandum sets
forth a framework for the sharing and exchange of
teaching and research expertise particularly in the
field of engineering.
The MoU, which will remain in force through
2015, provides an initial platform for enhanced
information and knowledge sharing between the
faculty of both institutions. It will build strong
relations and develop academic and cultural
interchange in education, research, and other
activities; enhance the international outreach
objectives of both parties; improve the educational
experience of the engineering students of both
universities by embracing and integrating innovative
teaching models and state-of-the-art instructional
materials; and achieve success through a close
working relationship between the universities on
all aspects of their partnership.
“UM-Dearborn is renowned for its elite
engineering and management programs and will
thus offer a vital source of information and expertise
for both our faculty and students. As one of the
top public masters’ universities in the American
Midwest, our new partner offers opportunities in
advanced learning and specialization. ALHOSN
is committed to exploring mutually-beneficial
ventures with UM-Dearborn which will satisfy the
commitment of both our institutions to world-class
education for our students, and to exceptional
growth opportunities for our educators,” said
Prof. Sabouni, Vice Chancellor and CEO, ALHOSN
University.
Founded in 1959, the University of Michigan–
Dearborn is a public university located in Dearborn,
Michigan, USA. It has almost 9,000 students enrolled
across its College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters, the
College of Engineering and Computer Science, the
College of Business, and the School of Education.
UM-Dearborn is renowned for its community
engagement within the city of Detroit, and is
part of The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan
Universities. It is ranked as the 4th best public
masters university in the USA’s Midwest. ■
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