NIIT University (NU) recently signed two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing international academic engagement and industry readiness. The university has entered into an academic partnership with the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, to expand global learning and mobility opportunities, and an industry collaboration with Checkmarx, a global leader in application security, to strengthen hands-on cybersecurity education and real-world skill development for learners.
The collaboration with Checkmarx aims to empower NU students with cutting-edge cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on industry exposure, preparing them to address the growing challenges of application security in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. As part of the partnership, NU and Checkmarx will work closely on establishing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Cybersecurity, introducing Industry Practice (IP) modules and additive curriculum, and enabling joint capability development and knowledge exchange.
In addition, NIIT University’s academic partnership with the University of Canterbury will strengthen NU’s global engagement and international learning ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on student exchange programmes, international workshops, and collaborative learning initiatives, offering NU students exposure to global academic perspectives, business practices, world class instructors and leadership development. The partnership will also enable pathways aligned with post-study work opportunities, supporting students aspiring to pursue international education and global career experiences.
Remarking on the partnerships, Prof. Prakash Gopalan, President, NIIT University, said: “Our collaboration with Checkmarx brings industry-relevant cybersecurity expertise directly into the learning ecosystem, enabling students to gain practical exposure to real-world security challenges. Simultaneously, our academic partnership with the University of Canterbury significantly strengthens international learning and global mobility opportunities for our students”.
