The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding for Academic Cooperation between Kasetsart University (KU) and the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) was held on April 11, 2016, 9:30 am at  Conference Room 9, Kasetsart Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center. Dr. Chongrak Wachrinrat, Acting President of Kasesart University and the university administrators warmly welcomed Drs. Fauzan, M.Pd, Rector of University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM), Drs. Suparto, M.PD, Assistant Rector for International Collaborations and Dr. Henik Sukorin, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish and promote a strategic and cooperative partnership between Kasetsart University and University of Muhammadiyah Malang with particular emphasis on academic engagement and research exchange i.e.  the exchange of staff and students, the development of joint or double degree programs, the implementation of summer programs and credit transfer.