China will promote opening-up in the education sector and encourage world-class foreign science and engineering universities to develop partner schools and programs in the country, according to a key policy document released recently.
A resolution that was adopted last month by the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China stipulated that the country will further optimize the management of external exchanges and cooperation by universities, which will foster a favorable environment for open collaboration.
Education Minister Huai Jinpeng said efforts will be made to advance high-level educational opening-up and accelerate the development of an educational hub with global influence.
The ministry will strengthen international cooperation in education and scientific research, encouraging top foreign universities, particularly in science and engineering, to establish cooperative educational programs in China, Huai said.
Among the current partner institutes, the Paris Curie Engineer School at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology was jointly established by BUCT and ParisTech Chemistry, a prestigious French higher education institute specializing in chemistry and engineering.
The school, which began enrolling students in China in 2017, aims to introduce the elite French education model of engineering, which features strong specialization, scientific training methods and an emphasis on internships and practical experience.
Su Haijia, vice-president of the university, said cooperation in establishing the school has helped promote education reform and the development of new engineering disciplines at BUCT, while fostering innovative engineering talent.
Through deep educational cooperation, the school has introduced excellent teaching resources and cultivated high-quality engineering professionals with international competitiveness, Su said.
Apart from partner institutes, hundreds of cooperative programs between Chinese and foreign universities have been launched nationwide to cultivate international talent.
Stronger global ties on agenda for education – Chinadaily.com.cn