Historical MoU Signed Between OCU Sri Lanka and ISIC University, Thailand
Anuphan Puritatham2026-11-06T08:42:30+07:00ISIC INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
HISTORICAL MoU SIGNED BETWEEN OCU SRI LANKA AND ISIC, THAILAND
Strengthening International Academic Cooperation Between Sri Lanka and Thailand
A New Chapter in Sri Lanka–Thailand Educational Relations
Strengthening the centuries-old historical and cultural relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand, the historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education (OCU), Sri Lanka, and the Institute of Science, Innovation and Culture (ISIC) under Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (RMUTK), Thailand, was held at the ISIC premises in Bangkok.
Operating through the Gangaramaya Educational Centre, OCU is an educational institution established with the objective of providing quality higher education at an affordable cost. Through this new partnership, Sri Lankan students will have opportunities to pursue a range of international university programs, from Bachelor’s degrees to Doctoral (PhD) degrees.
ISIC, as part of RMUTK, enters this agreement to strengthen international academic cooperation and create new opportunities for educational exchange between the two countries.
🤝 Expanding International Education Opportunities
This partnership represents an important step toward strengthening academic connections, promoting international educational opportunities, and building closer institutional relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS & PARTICIPANTS
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Delegation
H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP
Delivered the Keynote Speech
Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi
Director of OCU, Advisor to the Hon. Governor, and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Colombo
Ms. Shivanthi Abeyratne
Head of Trade, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
🇹🇭 Thailand RMUTK–ISIC Delegation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaoping LIU
RMUTK–ISIC Director and Founder
Delivered the Welcome Remarks
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daranee Pimchangthong
Associate Director in Academics and Research
Mr. Chatchai Rakthin
Associate Director
Mrs. Ada Marie G. Mascarinas
Associate Director for International Relations
Ms. Noppavan Namtubtim
Associate Director for General Administration
Dr. Metteyya Beliatte
Head, Department of Global Buddhism
CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS
The event featured an executive meeting led by distinguished representatives from both institutions, followed by the official MoU signing ceremony, the exchange of souvenirs, and a campus tour of the university premises.
Key Activities
✓ Executive Meeting Between Both Institutions
✓ Official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing
✓ Exchange of Souvenirs
✓ University Campus Tour
Building Bridges Through Education
This historic agreement marks a significant milestone in higher education cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, opening new pathways for students to access international-standard education and fostering stronger academic and cultural connections between the two countries.
Two Nations. Shared Heritage. One Vision for International Education.
Institute of Science, Innovation and Culture (ISIC)
Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (RMUTK)
Bangkok, Thailand
