Promoting practical training at the German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology

Context

Measured against international standards, the quality of teaching and research programmes at Mongolian universities could be improved, especially when it comes to their practical relevance and alignment with the needs of the economy. In addition, it is important to ensure that all social groups have equal access to degree courses.

The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT) is a unique project that pilots the use of practice-based teaching and research methods in engineering that meet international standards. It is designed to act as a model institute in the national higher education system, sharing its experience of effective approaches in a range of areas, for example quality assurance, internationality, research funding and administrative work. The aim is to provide orientation for other Mongolian universities.

Objective

GMIT trains qualified experts in selected engineering degree programmes.

Approach

The project develops GMIT’s organisational structure and advises the institute’s leadership teams. To do this, it operates in several fields of activity:

• Improving the quality of existing GMIT courses
• Securing the use of German expertise in teaching at GMIT
• Establishing study programmes with digital learning content
• Advising the institute on strategies and processes
• Implementing the existing financial sustainability strategy
• Supporting international exchange for GMIT staff – both teaching staff and staff in technical and administrative roles
• Promoting training for GMIT staff in administrative roles
• Purchasing laboratory equipment to support GMIT as a research university

GMIT’s sustainability strategy envisages a significant expansion in the number of continuing professional education and training courses and scientific services provided to Mongolia’s industry, which will generate long-term financial income for the institute.

Last update: January 2025