MUSLIM UNIVERSITY OF MOROGORO(MUM)

Johol, Malaysia | 14 May 2026 :The Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM) marked a significant milestone in its internationalization agenda through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands Marine University College. The formal ceremony, held in Johol, Malaysia, reflects MUM’s deliberate institutional initiative to expand global engagement, strengthen international academic collaboration, and enhance its visibility within the global higher education landscape.

The MoU was signed on behalf of the Netherlands Marine University College by its Chairperson and owner, Dato’ Seri Dr. Captain Rozally, underscoring the strategic importance the institution places on the partnership. Representing MUM, the agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Hamza Mustafa Njozi, Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Academic). The ceremony was attended by senior officials from MUM, including Prof. Dato’ Mohamed Haj Razali bin Agus and Prof. Salum Haji Hamisi, Director of Postgraduate Studies, highlighting strong leadership commitment and institutional ownership of this international collaboration.

This partnership establishes a broad framework for academic cooperation between the two institutions, with emphasis on collaborative research, student and staff mobility, and the development of joint academic and professional programmes. By combining MUM’s academic strengths with the specialised expertise of the Netherlands Marine University College, the collaboration is expected to generate meaningful outcomes such as joint research initiatives, co‑supervised postgraduate studies, academic exchanges, and shared learning platforms that respond to global and regional priorities.

The agreement represents an important step in MUM’s strategy to position itself as a globally engaged university. Through purposeful engagement with international institutions, MUM continues to expand its academic networks, diversify opportunities for its students and staff, and integrate international perspectives into teaching, research, and postgraduate training. The partnership also opens pathways for exposure to global best practices, particularly in applied and professional disciplines, strengthening the relevance and quality of academic programmes.

The involvement of Dato’ Seri Dr. Captain Rozally as Chairperson and signatory highlights the high‑level strategic nature of the collaboration and reinforces confidence in its long‑term sustainability. For MUM, the active participation of senior leadership—particularly the Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Academic) and the Director of Postgraduate Studies—signals a strong institutional focus on academic quality, research excellence, and postgraduate development as core pillars of international engagement.

By formalizing this collaboration, MUM further strengthens its global presence and institutional profile, affirming its commitment to meaningful international partnerships that extend beyond symbolic agreements to practical academic cooperation. The MoU with the Netherlands Marine University College not only enhances MUM’s international visibility but also contributes to its mission of producing globally competent graduates, advancing knowledge through collaborative research, and engaging constructively with the international academic community.

As MUM continues to build and consolidate international partnerships, this agreement stands as a clear demonstration of the university’s proactive approach to global engagement—transforming vision into action and reinforcing its role as an emerging, internationally connected centre of academic excellence in Tanzania.

Prepared by:

Office of Internationalization

Muslim University of Morogoro