In recent years, it has cooperated with many universities such as Britain, Australia, the United States and Canada. Students who participate in the undergraduate program of Sino-foreign cooperation in running schools in Zhengzhou Institute of Light Industry are admitted through the national college entrance examination plan. During their study in IEC of Zhengzhou Institute of Light Industry, they can not only enjoy the educational resources of Zhengzhou Institute of Light Industry, but also benefit from the imported high-quality educational resources. At the same time, the credits of their professional courses are mutually recognized by domestic and foreign cooperative universities. After graduating from Zhengzhou Institute of Light Industry, a diploma was issued and a bachelor's degree was awarded in accordance with state regulations. The program has enrolled students for five consecutive years. At present, there are more than 1.700 undergraduates enrolled by the state in Chinese-foreign cooperative education programs, with 6 undergraduate majors (directions), and 2 graduates have been employed or further studied.

The Institute of International Education has a first-class teaching environment. The characteristic teaching building established according to international standards is located in the center of Zhengzhou Institute of Light Industry, and all classrooms are equipped with closed circuit, air conditioning and network information points. IEC students have more choices to study abroad, and they can share the high-quality educational resources of Zhengzhou Institute of Light Industry and foreign cooperative universities. Its training mode is in line with international standards.