In order to promote international exchange and cooperation in higher education amidst COVID-19 pandemic, strengthen the publicity for international student admission, Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) participated in the China Education Opportunities Virtual Event 2022 – Study in China, which was held by China Education Association for International Exchange from April 27 to April 29. Over 140 universities and colleges across China participated in this virtual event and attracted visitors from Asia, Europe, America and Africa.
English homepage of SZTU displayed on the virtual event platform [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
Responsible for arranging the session “Study at SZTU”, the International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office of SZTU took advantage of two major publicity channels provided at the event, namely the homepage display and live streaming, to give a comprehensive presentation on the latest developments, campus environment, school features and programs for international students of SZTU via text, photos, videos and real-time interaction.
Attendees of the live-streaming session from SZTU [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
On April 29, the live-streaming session of SZTU was successfully held. Ms. Zeng Siyu, director of International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office, chaired the session. The live presentation was given by Prof. Holger Haldenwang, dean and chair professor of Business School, and Prof. Franz Raps, dean and chair professor of College of Urban Transportation and Logistics. It was also attended by staff from the International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office and Department of Academic Affairs, international student representatives of SZTU, and foreign visitors interested in SZTU.
Presentation by Prof. Holger Haldenwang, dean and chair professor of Business School [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
Prof. Holger Haldenwang gave an overview of the school features, campus construction, colleges and specialties, teaching staff and scientific research of SZTU. He said that SZTU has been developing rapidly with its geographical advantages and high-level international faculty team. Besides, SZTU has been drawing on advanced experience from universities of applied sciences in Germany, Switzerland and other countries to innovate its talent training model and develop applied research. Meanwhile, SZTU has set up 14 colleges with 30 undergraduate specialties that closely match the industrial demands, including 20 courses in English. In particular, the Business School offers International Business as a featured specialty taught in English.
Presentation by Prof. Franz Raps, dean and chair professor of College of Urban Transportation and Logistics [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
Prof. Franz Raps introduced SZTU’s university-enterprise cooperation and international cooperation achievements, student project and competition highlights, as well as campus life. He stated that SZTU has cooperated with over 200 enterprises and provided a broad platform of internships and practice for students. SZTU students have also achieved excellent results in multiple domestic and international competitions. Meanwhile, SZTU has built partnerships with 65 overseas universities and institutions from 17 countries and regions, thus creating a multicultural learning environment for students. Besides, international students can enjoy great living and dining conditions, colorful cultural and sports activities, together with convenient amenities.
Speech by Asim Zaman (on the left), a doctoral student from Pakistan studying at SZTU [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
The live-streaming session also invited Asim Zaman who is studying the joint doctoral program at College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering to share his experience at SZTU. He warmly welcomes international students to study at SZTU. Although he has come to SZTU for only a few weeks, he feels right at home because people here are very friendly.
Speech by Dennis Schenk, an exchange student from Germany who once studied at SZTU [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
Besides, Dennis Schenk, a graduate from Munich University of Applied Sciences in Germany who came to SZTU for a short-term exchange program in 2017, also shared his study experience at SZTU via the live streaming. He said that visiting SZTU was his very first trip to China, but thanks to the excellent care he received and the comfortable living environment, it was pretty easy for him to adjust to his new campus life.
Details on application are given at the Q&A session. [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]
At the Q&A session, SZTU received positive interaction from many international partners, such as Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, and some other overseas institutions such as Egyptian Chinese University also took part in the session. They expected to have more discussions with SZTU on future cooperation. Prof. Haldenwang, Prof. Raps and some staff members from the International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office shared some useful information that international students wonder with the audience.
Faced with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years, SZTU has taken advantage of Internet platforms to maintain cooperation and exchanges with overseas universities and institutions. Ms. Zeng hoped that this virtual event will help SZTU overcome the difficulty caused by the pandemic, create more opportunities for SZTU’s international cooperation and student admission, and offer an excellent platform for international students to study in China through both online and offline channels.
Welcome students all around the world with dreams and aspirations to study at SZTU! Please check the following links for more details on the international student admission to SZTU:
English homepage of SZTU at the virtual event: https://cedunity.com/study-in-china/143.html
English website of SZTU: https://english.sztu.edu.cn/INTERNATIONAL_STUDENTS/Admission.htm
Drafted by Olivia（赖丽伟）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office
Revised by International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office
Edited by International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office
