Sai University Signs Strategic MoU with the University of Salamanca, Spain — Strengthening Global Academic Collaborations

A milestone partnership advancing interdisciplinary education, research, and international mobility

Chennai, October 2025:Sai University has entered into a historic academic partnership with the University of Salamanca, Spain, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1218. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed by Dr. Ajith Abraham, Vice Chancellor of Sai University, marking a major step toward expanding Sai University’s global network of research and academic collaborations.

This partnership reinforces Sai University’s mission to provide a globally connected, multidisciplinary, and liberal education environment that nurtures future-ready scholars, innovators, and leaders.

About the Partnership

The collaboration between Sai University and the University of Salamanca encompasses multiple areas of academic and research engagement. Through three distinct MoUs, the institutions aim to foster faculty and student mobility, joint research projects, cultural exchange, and the co-creation of innovative learning programs.

Key Areas of Collaboration

1. Scientific and Cultural Exchange

• Promoting the exchange of academic, scientific, and cultural knowledge

• Encouraging joint training programs, workshops, and conferences

• Organizing coordinated teaching activities across disciplines

  
  

2. Blockchain and Cybersecurity Innovation

• Establishing a Living Lab for Blockchain and Cybersecurity research

• Creating a Smart Contract Development Center for real-world applications

• Building inter-institutional research teams for blockchain-based cybersecurity solutions

• Hosting joint international events and capacity-building programs

  
  

3. Reliable Artificial Intelligence and Applied Research

• Advancing research on Reliable AI and addressing demographic challenges

• Collaborative projects across fields such as healthcare, education, energy, agriculture, and tourism

• Study-abroad opportunities and joint publications for faculty and students

  
  

About the University of Salamanca

Founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX, the University of Salamanca is the oldest university in the Hispanic world and the fourth oldest in continuous operation globally, after Bologna, Oxford, and Cambridge. With a student body of over 30,000 students from 50+ nationalities, the university is a leading center of European scholarship, innovation, and cultural exchange.

This collaboration connects Sai University to an institution that represents over eight centuries of academic excellence and intellectual heritage.

Sai University’s Global Vision

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Ajith Abraham, Vice Chancellor of Sai University, stated:

Sai University, established under the Tamil Nadu Act No. 42 of 2018, is known for its strong focus on liberal and interdisciplinary education. With schools in Arts and Sciences, Law, Computing and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Media Studies, Technology, and Allied Health Sciences, Sai University integrates global academic standards with Indian values and innovation-driven learning.

A Step Toward Global Knowledge Exchange

The Sai University–University of Salamanca partnership marks a new chapter in India–Spain academic cooperation and demonstrates Sai University’s growing international footprint. Through this collaboration, the university aims to:

• Build a global network of research partnerships

• Enable student and faculty mobility for immersive international learning

• Support joint innovation and sustainable development goals through applied research

This initiative reflects Sai University’s ongoing efforts to create a global learning ecosystem where students can access diverse perspectives, advanced research opportunities, and meaningful international experiences.