Brief introduction of cooperative education project
School of International Education of Wuhan University (formerly WTO College of Wuhan University) was established in 200 1. It is one of the directly affiliated colleges of Wuhan University, and belongs to the Department of Social Sciences. It is the only unit established by Wuhan University to engage in teaching, scientific research-related management and services in the field of international education, and is responsible for the signing of agreements, enrollment, teaching, management and dispatch of study abroad projects. Since 2003, the College has taken the lead in introducing excellent domestic and foreign resources and advanced teaching management experience to universities across the country, and has successfully signed bilateral cooperation and joint training agreements with many well-known universities in France, Britain, Ireland, the United States, New Zealand, Australia and other countries. By the autumn of 20 14, the institute of international education had trained three undergraduate students and seven master students.
Wu Da ranks among the top 400 universities in the world.
Wu Da International Education has a long history, and has been accepting foreign students since 1950s. It is one of the earliest institutions in China to accept foreign students. In the past 50 years, the scale of foreign students' education in Wu Da University has been expanding, with thousands of foreign students from 1 10 countries and regions studying and living in this school. The school has gradually developed into one of the largest study destinations for international students in central and western China. At present, there are more than 2,800 foreign students in school, covering more than 200 majors in more than 30 colleges (departments, research centers, etc.). ).
Cheng said that Wu Da has now entered the top 400 of the three world universities, among which USNews ranks 30 1, QS ranks 335, and Times Higher Education ranks 352. The international competitiveness and influence of the school are constantly improving, and the brand effect is gradually formed internationally.
When talking about the "internationalization measures" of Wuhan University, Cheng said that Wuhan University holds a foreign academic week every year, and organizes experts and professors to exchange abroad to expand their influence. In addition, the school also encourages teachers to engage in international exchanges. Two thirds of the deans of Wuhan University have international experience or overseas academic background. They not only have the ability and experience of international communication, but also have foreign management experience and rich international cooperation resources, which plays an important role in promoting the international development of Wuhan University.
Preparing to go abroad requires careful planning.
Colleges and universities are also slowly exploring the road of internationalization, and many parents also hope that their children will receive international education from the undergraduate stage. How to choose a school is their biggest concern. In this regard, Xiaochun Song, secretary of the General Party Branch of the School of International Education of Wuhan University, combined with years of teaching experience, gave some suggestions. ? First of all, we must have a clear goal plan, such as studying abroad or playing abroad, learning knowledge or learning skills. ? Xiaochun Song reminded that many parents habitually choose schools? Okay？ For example, it is very unwise to go to a good country, a good university and a good major without considering children's abilities and plans. ? I once contacted a student whose parents asked him to study finance, but he wanted to study management himself. Finally, he compromised and studied finance. However, after going abroad, I got depressed because of too much study pressure, so I had to go back to China to recuperate for a period of time. After going abroad again, the student changed his favorite management major and finally successfully completed his studies. ? Xiaochun Song said that parents should communicate with their children before making a decision, not help them make a decision.
Cheng also specially reminded that there are many foreign-related projects, so parents must be cautious when choosing. Some colleges and universities run classes illegally under the banner of Sino-foreign cooperation in running schools. ? There was such a case in Wuhan last year. After studying in China for four years, a group of students got diplomas from American universities, but this diploma was not recognized by the Ministry of Education, because they had been in China for four years and had never been abroad for a day. ? Cheng explained that although there are also Sino-foreign cooperative education projects, what do they take? 4+0? Some students do not study abroad, but with the approval of the Ministry of Education, it is useless to get a diploma without approval. ? In addition, we should have a deep understanding of foreign legal systems. Some common behaviors at home may be severely punished abroad. ? Cheng said to him.
Internationalization of running schools has become a trend.
According to the director of the International Exchange Department of Wuhan University, there are three forms of Sino-foreign cooperative education at present: independent colleges, colleges without independent legal personality, and Sino-foreign cooperative education projects. ? As the experimental field of higher education reform in China, Sino-foreign cooperation in running schools has attracted much attention. ? Cheng said that although this trend of internationalization will have a certain impact on China's education, it is undeniable that we can also learn from the school-running ideas and personnel training experience of world-class universities, so as to better examine our own development and let these advanced ideas take root in China. ? The so-called internationalization is actually just a process, and the ultimate goal is to enhance the international awareness and acceptance of universities and make them truly become world-class universities. ? Cheng said that in addition, more students can have the opportunity to go abroad, have a study experience abroad and cultivate their international vision, which will be of great benefit to their future life and work. ? In the past two years, President Xiaohong has attached great importance to the internationalization of Wuhan University. Last year, he also allocated special funds to support internationalization. ? Cheng believes that in addition to strengthening the internationalization of the teaching staff, it is more important to strengthen discipline construction and international cooperation.