The Malta College of Arts Science and Technology (MCAST) signed a new partnership agreement with Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine in China (JSMC).

The partnership between both parties was sealed during an online ceremony held on the 15^th of July 2021, were a Memorandum of Understanding was signed. The event was attended by the Colleges’ top management, representatives from Jiangsu’s Education Ministry, The Malta-China Chamber of Commerce and officials from Education Malta.

The virtual signing is aimed to enhance educational opportunities through diverse initiatives, such as student and faculty exchange programmes, dual degrees, cultural immersion and resource sharing.

Jiangsu’s Vocational College of Medicine (JSMC), has a long standing medical educational history dating back to 1941, when it started its operations.

JSMC gives great importance to developing students’ practical abilities. This correlates well with MCAST’s approach of delivering education. Thus, a mutual ground for both Colleges is in place.

The China-based college boasts excellent academic achievements. In recent years, JSMC won more than 30 Jiangsu provincial commendations. The College has also secured 126 individual and group student awards in the national vocational students’ skills competitions.

MCAST looks forward to continue strengthening its ties with high achieving International entities, in order to enhance opportunities for both its staff and students.