The University of Isfahan has officially joined the Working Group on Computer Science and Cybersecurity of the BRICS Network University (NU), a major academic initiative of BRICS member states.

The BRICS NU aims to foster academic cooperation, conduct joint research, facilitate faculty and student mobility, and enhance the global reputation of participating institutions. The Working Group brings together leading universities from around the world, including:

• Brazil: Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
• China: Beihang University, Northwestern Polytechnical University
• Egypt: Beni-Suef University, Kafr Elsheikh University
• India: IIT Kharagpur, NIT Warangal (Telangana)
• Indonesia: Institut Teknologi Bandung, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
• Russia: ITMO University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)
• South Africa: Tshwane University of Technology, University of Witwatersrand
• UAE: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

By joining this prestigious group, the University of Isfahan is set to expand collaborations in key areas such as:

• Joint research projects in cutting-edge fields of computer science
• Cybersecurity innovation and cooperation
• Faculty and student exchange programs
• Participation in high-level international academic events

This milestone reflects the University of Isfahan’s growing role in academic diplomacy and the internationalization of higher education, while reinforcing its scientific and cultural presence on the global stage.