The University of San Carlos (USC) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on May 22, 2025, in Thailand. 

Under the MOU, both parties agree to establish an International Unified Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Program and a Dual Master’s Degree Program. It also covers joint-sponsored research projects, student internships, faculty and staff development, and international workshops and conferences. 

The joint initiative will promote USC and AIT cooperation among Filipino students and international students. The unified program will also offer faculty members and researchers in both institutions to collaborate more closely for both undergraduate and graduate programs through co-advising senior capstone projects and master’s theses, conducting joint research, and faculty staff exchange. 

The Asian Institute of Technology is a Thailand-based international institute of higher learning that focuses on advanced learning in engineering, science, technology and management, research, and capacity building. 

By partnering with AIT, the University of San Carlos aims to further strengthen its academic, research, training, and faculty development activities. 

The University of San Carlos was represented by President Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, Ph.D., School of Arts and Sciences Dean Glenn G. Glarino, Ph.D., and Department of Computer, Information, Sciences and Mathematics Chair Angie M. Ceniza-Canillo, Ph.D., during the MOA/MOU signing.

Representing AIT were Prof. Sangam Shrestha (Dean, School of Engineering and Technology), Prof. P. Abdul Salam (Dean, School of Environment, Resources, and Development), Prof. Nitin Kumar Tripathi (Executive Director, Office of Special Degree Programs (OSDP)), Dr. Sumana Shrestha (Director of International Affairs, Office of International and Public Affairs (OIPA)), Indra Kumari (Senior Program Office, OIPA), Arthur Lance Gonzales (Program Officer, OSDP), and Ranadheer Mandadi (Program Officer, OSDP).