In this fall semester, Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) enrolls over 4,600 new students into 38 majors and programs with steadily increasing enrolment scores, including 3,821 undergraduates and 409 postgraduate students from 23 provinces in China. In addition, 19 international students from Germany, Russia and Singapore are admitted to SZTU this semester.

International students at the registration day [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]

On August 31, the new students arrived at SZTU for registration. The related faculty and staff members as well as student volunteers well prepared for their arrival, providing a full range of services and assistance.

New students accompanied by their parents line up for registration and consultation. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Student volunteers from various colleges provide pick-up service and registration assistance for the newcomers. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

After registration, the new students moved to the student apartment complex, which is equipped with a comfortable living environment and convenient facilities, including laundry room, gym, grocery store, cafeterias, etc.

The canteens offer various types of dishes to the newcomers. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

On September 3, SZTU held International Student Orientation for the 19 foreign newcomers, including exchange students, visiting students and full-time degree students, who are admitted to the Business School, the School of Foreign Languages, and the College of Urban Transportation and Logistics respectively.

Prof. Ming Zhong, vice president of SZTU, gives a welcome speech. [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]

Prof. Ming stated that their arrival has added new vitality to the campus and made SZTU a more international and inclusive family. He hoped that the international students could keep open-minded and practice-oriented, actively attend campus activities, unite and cooperate with classmates, and share different ideas, cultures, and experiences with others on campus.

The heads of related colleges and departments give welcome speeches. [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]

Three deans expressed their expectations on international students. Prof. Holger Haldenwang, honorary dean of the Business School, hoped the international students could set great life goals, and experience the campus culture and corporate culture in China. Prof. Franz Raps, dean of the College of Urban Transportation and Logistics, expected the students to make good friends, gain more knowledge, combine theories with practice, and find future development paths. Prof. Zhong Ling, dean of the School of Foreign Languages, said that more international faces will be seen at SZTU in the future and hoped they could take an active part in campus activities.

SZTUers welcome the international students at the student apartment complex. [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]

Melikyan Milena, a full-time undergraduate degree student from Russia enrolled into the Business School, said that she chose SZTU because it is an emerging university with rapid growth, nice facilities, friendly people and positive teacher-student relationship.

Maximilian Gehring, an international student from Augsburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, will start his five-month exchange program at the College of Urban Transportation and Logistics. He said that completing a hands-on project embedded in the course is his main objective and SZTU provides a nice environment and good opportunity for him to put innovative ideas into practice, learn Chinese culture and develop languages skills.

International students attend the orientation. [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]

To help the international students adapt to the new environment quickly, the International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office held a lecture during the orientation, introducing the campus culture and life, psychological consultation and career services, safety and emergency response tips, and Chinese laws and regulations.

The orientation draws to a close. [Photo/International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office]

Newcomers, welcome to SZTU! On the campus full of possibilities, may you explore, learn and grow with passion and infinite vitality!

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