On September 8, a delegation from Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, led by President Sabine Rein, visited Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU). President Sabine Rein met with Chen Qiuming, secretary of the Party Committee of SZTU, and held discussions with Vice President Ming Zhong, along with heads of relevant departments and colleges. The two sides engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics such as strengthening international cooperation and faculty-student exchanges, jointly exploring new pathways for collaborative development between Chinese and German universities.

SZTU Party Secretary Chen Qiuming, the third from the left, meets with President of Konstanz UAS Sabine Rein, the third from the right. [Photo/Party Committee Publicity Department]

The two universities established partnership in January 2024, launching programs such as student exchange and double degree programs. To date, SZTU has sent five exchange students to Konstanz University of Applied Sciences and received seven international students in return. Moreover, the School of Foreign Languages at SZTU and the Faculty of Business, Cultural and Legal Studies at Konstanz University of Applied Sciences have jointly implemented a 2+2 undergraduate double degree program in “Business German and Tourism Management”. Six double degree students from SZTU have already been dispatched.

The two sides are holding friendly discussions. [Photo/Party Committee Publicity Department]

Vice President Ming Zhong emphasized that SZTU has always regarded internationalization as a core development strategy and attaches great importance to cooperation with German universities. By appointing German deans and enhancing student exchanges, SZTU has expanded its openness to the outside world. Looking ahead, the university will further increase support for student exchanges to Germany, strengthen the development of its German language programs and talent training, and broaden students’ international horizons as well as competitiveness through double degree programs, semester exchanges, and short-term study visits.

President Sabine Rein highly commended the rapid development of SZTU, describing it as a rare university that has consistently maintained vigorous growth. She praised SZTU’s International Week for its strong international orientation and innovative vitality. She noted that, for the first time this year, Konstanz University of Applied Sciences had sent professors to teach at SZTU’s International Week. She added that this visit will further advance cooperation projects between the two universities in areas such as faculty exchanges and joint research. She expressed the hope that the two sides will maintain a close and friendly partnership and make joint contributions to cultivating technologically skilled talents with global competitiveness.

Drafted by Emily（文佩玲）/ International Cooperation and Exchanges Department

Revised by Brian（郑斌）/ International Cooperation and Exchanges Department

Edited by Brian（郑斌）/ International Cooperation and Exchanges Department