On December 16, 2025, Burapha University International College (BUUIC) paid an official visit to Tokyo Woman’s Christian University (TWCU), Japan, to further strengthen academic cooperation between the two institutions.
The BUUIC delegation was led by Assistant Professor Dr. Parinya Nakpathom, Vice President of Burapha University (BUU), together with Assistant Professor Dr. Krittipat Pitchayadejanant, Dean of BUUIC; Ms. Hataipat Phungpumkaew, Associate Dean for International Affairs and Global Relations; and Assistant Professor Dr. Nuchjaree Pookkaman, Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The delegation was warmly received by the executive and academic team of Tokyo Woman’s Christian University at the TWCU campus in Tokyo.
The TWCU reception team included:
• Prof. Saburo Akahori, Ph.D, Vice President, TWCU
• Prof. Shingo Yamamoto, Ph.D, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, TWCU
• Assoc. Prof. Andrew Houwen, Ph.D, Director, International Exchange Center, TWCU
• Assoc. Prof. Yukiko Konishi, Division of Economics and Management, School of Arts and Sciences, TWCU
The visit began with a welcome session and academic discussions, during which Assistant Professor Parinya introduced Burapha University, highlighting its academic strengths, student activities, and initiatives supporting holistic development, followed by the MOU Signing Ceremony marking a key milestone in collaboration between BUUIC and Tokyo Woman’s Christian University (TWCU). The agenda also included institutional introductions, presentations on academic programs and research interests, discussions on future cooperation, and a campus tour that provided insights into TWCU’s academic environment and facilities. Burapha University sincerely appreciates TWCU’s warm hospitality and excellent arrangements, recognizing the university’s distinguished reputation and long-standing academic excellence, as this visit and MOU signing represent an important step in strengthening global partnerships and sustainable international academic collaboration.
