Representatives from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and Nantong Vocational University meet at Nantong Vocational University on Feb 21.  [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tan Jianbo, China Affairs representative of Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland, visited Nantong Vocational University in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, on Feb 21 to discuss collaborative programs.

Representing Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Tan introduced the university's basic information, advanced educational concepts, and extensive international cooperation experience.

He also elaborated on the specific details of the joint Sino-Finnish professional programs, including curriculum design, faculty arrangements, and sharing of teaching resources, while also talking about several successful collaboration cases. Furthermore, he presented the university's experiences and achievements in teacher training and student exchanges.

He said the Finnish university is committed to providing students with a high-quality educational environment and looks forward to deepening cooperation with NTVU in international education.

The head of NTVU's International Cooperation and Education College introduced international cooperation, emphasizing outstanding achievements in various international exchange activities and competitions.

He said that NTVU places great importance on international exchanges and cooperation, actively expanding overseas educational channels, and has established partnerships in multiple countries and regions. He expects further cooperation with Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in joint program development, faculty training, and student exchanges to cultivate high-quality applied talents with an international perspective.

NTVU regards international education as the engine for its high-quality development. This discussion has laid a solid foundation for close collaboration with Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. In the future, the Nantong university will continue to uphold an open educational philosophy and expand international partnerships to cultivate more outstanding talents.