The International Affairs and External Linkages Office of SLSU headed by Dr. Joanna Paula E. Verano facilitated an exploratory meeting with RV University via zoom on December 18, 2023, enjoined by SLSU College of Engineering Dean Dr. Maria Corazon Abejo, College of Industrial Technology Dr. Arvin Natividad with their program chairs, and RV International Affairs Director Ms. Hemlata Sharma. The partnership was identified to collaborate on engineering and technology programs but not limited to. An introduction and academic courses presentation of both universities were facilitated and areas of collaboration to start with were determined as well.
RV University expressed its intent to collaborate with the universities and colleges in the country through the endorsement of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines forwarded by the Commission on Higher Education – International Affairs Staff (CHED-IAS) and SLSU responded to the call. RV University is a modern, tech-driven institution with the vision of imparting high-quality education, and opportunities for students to engage in research. Also, the university has experienced faculty, competent curriculum design, and well-equipped laboratories.