RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines is expanding its international presence through a new partnership with the University of Papua New Guinea aimed at creating additional opportunities for students and faculty.
The agreement, finalized through a memorandum of understanding, will support student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research projects, and new academic programs between the two universities.
School leaders are also exploring a “2-plus-2” program that would allow students to spend two years at each institution and potentially earn degrees through the partnership.
The agreement builds on an existing effort that has already brought students from Papua New Guinea to the Dakotas to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math education. This fall, 12 students from Papua New Guinea began studies at South Dakota Mines.
University officials say the partnership will help prepare students for careers in fields such as mining engineering and natural resource development while strengthening international research and workforce development opportunities.
South Dakota Mines President Brian Tande says the agreement reflects the university’s commitment to addressing global challenges through education and research.
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