The University of the Cordilleras (UC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for mutual economic and academic partnership.

The MoU aims to foster and develop a mutual partnership for the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Institute and the creation of Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) parks in the Cordillera Region.

Both UC and PEZA aim for economic cooperation through research, instruction, production, and extension serving as a platform for strategic goals and policy direction.

Moreover, UC as a partner school shall bring expertise, technology, skills, and degree programs as required by investors in various industries. This in turn will transform the UC students into multi-knowledge, multi-skilled, and global workers and entrepreneurs.