BRAC University has recently signed an MOU with Altinbas University in Istanbul, Turkey to initiate students and faculty exchanges for study, research, and sharing innovative teaching experiences. During his visit to Altinbas University, BRACU VC Prof. Vincent Chang signed the MOU with Altinbas University President Prof. Cagri Erhan. This level of university collaboration is first of its kind to be undertaken by a university from Bangladesh with this reputed Turkish university.

According to the MOU, a specified number of students will be exchanged each year between the two universities. The exchange students will be enrolled as full-time students at the host institution and will enjoy all the benefits available there. The universities will also exchange faculties and researchers to perform educational activities on the basis of broad reciprocity in the areas of mutual interest. The MOU also aims at collaborative professional development by the universities.

Altinbas University is an internationally renowned university, maintaining academic partnerships with more than 270 universities in 40 countries and business partnerships with over 100 companies. It is one of the three most preferable universities among the international students for its outstanding campus facilities, high-quality academic services and extensive scholarships opportunities. It has more than 10,000 students from 86 countries, of which about 40% are international. 

As part of continuous drive towards internationalization, BRAC University has recently entered into meaningful collaboration arrangements with a number of reputed international institutions. It has embarked on collaborations with well reputed international universities such as Texas A&M University-Commerce, University of Lincoln, University of Kent and California Northstate University. BRAC University has been expanding its reach on the global map for the last few years, having collaborations with universities from the UK, US and now Turkey.