India and New Zealand achieved a new milestone in educational cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KIIT and Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, New Zealand, on 20th March, 2025 in New Delhi. This significant collaboration was formalized in the presence of Mr. Christopher Luxon, Hon’ble Prime Minister of New Zealand, along with Mr. Gus Gilmore, Chief Executive of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, Mr. Graham Rouse, Consul General & Trade Commissioner, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, and Dr. Debraj Pradhan, Director General, International Relations, KIIT.
The partnership will create new opportunities for student pathways, joint research initiatives, and faculty exchanges, fostering academic excellence and global exposure. With India’s growing emphasis on skill development, AI integration, and vocational education, such collaborations will play a crucial role in shaping the future workforce, said Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS.