Polytechnique Montréal and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have embarked on a collaborative journey with the signing of a memorandum of understanding[^1]. This agreement, inked on February 13, 2024, during the annual Science|Business network conference in Brussels, Belgium, signifies a commitment to academic and research cooperation between the two prestigious institutions[^2].
The partnership leverages existing strategic connections through the Top International Managers in Engineering (T.I.M.E. Association) network of excellence and the Science|Business network, which unites industry, research, and public policy organizations[^2]. NTNU, established in 1910 and renowned as Norway’s leading technological university, hosts approximately 44,000 students, including 4,000 international scholars from over 120 countries[^3]. The university is also a member of the Nordic Five Tech network, the European Universities initiative, and the ENHANCE Alliance, further solidifying its strategic position in Europe[^3].
For Polytechnique Montréal, this marks the first formal partnership with a Norwegian institution, expanding its Scandinavian network and opening doors to new collaborative opportunities[^2]. The memorandum of understanding heralds a promising future for both institutions, potentially leading to shared projects and academic exchanges that will enrich the global educational landscape[^4].
[^1]: https://www.polymtl.ca/en/international/ntnu-and-polytechnique-montreal-sign-memorandum-understanding
[^2]: https://www.ntnu.edu/international/mou-with-polytechnique-montreal
[^3]: https://www.ntnu.edu/about
[^4]: https://www.polymtl.ca/en/international/collaboration-opportunities
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