Feng Chia University in Taiwan seeks UK partners for joint programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Business and Engineering

The International School of Technology and Management (ISTM), Feng Chia University (FCU) in Taiwan is seeking for partners from the UK to develop the following joint programme:

2+2 dual degree progamme

FCU currently partners with five universities from US and Australia, including Purdue University, San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, University of Queensland and RMIT University to deliver a dual degree programme (2+2). Each university offers a different progression route for FCU students depending on their majors, namely, Business & Management (business analytics/business and innovation) and Engineering & Technology (electronic engineering/computer engineering/ computer science). With success of placing students at partner universities, ISTM is now looking for a new partner in the UK to set up a new articulation route for their students.

Subject areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business
• Engineering  

Responsibilities:

The selected UK university will be responsible for:  

• processing applications from ISTM and accepting applicable Year 2 students to continue their undergraduate study in the UK 
• awarding a bachelor’s degree certificate to students on successful completion of their studies

Feng Chia University will be responsible for:

• promoting the university and recruiting students locally. 
• awarding a bachelor’s degree certificate to students on successful completion of their studies

Benefits for the UK partner

This is an opportunity for the selected UK partner to establish a long-term partnership with one of top 20 universities in the local graduate employability rankings in 2020 in Taiwan, with potential for expansion into other fields, such as student and faculty exchange programmes or joint research. It is also an opportunity for the UK partner to raise their institutions’ profiles and brand awareness in central Taiwan, which may benefit student recruitment and business development.

Timeline:

• 21 August 2020         Deadline for expressions of interest
• 16 October 2020        Feedback to be provided to UK institutions

About Feng Chia University (www.istm.fcu.edu.tw)

In 1961, the Feng Chia College of Engineering and Business was established on Guanyin Mountain in Beitun District of Taichung City. Two years later it was moved to its present location in Xitun District. University status was granted in 1980 and the name changed to Feng Chia University. For over 50 years, FCU has steadily increased in size and scope.

Currently, it is comprised of ten degree-granting schools and colleges: School of Management Development, School of Architecture, International School of Technology and Management and the colleges of Engineering, Sciences, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Finance, Information and Electrical Engineering, and Construction and Development. There are 33 academic departments, excluding undeclared honors programs. In total, Feng Chia University offers 57-degree programs of Bachelor, 76-degree programs of Master, and 14 doctoral degree programs. Over 20,000 students are currently enrolled in various degree programs. There are 2,200 faculty and administrative staff. There are also over 180,000 alumni all over the world.

The long-term vision for FCU is to establish itself as a prestigious Asia Pacific university characterized by continuous excellence in education and breakthrough research. FCU, furthermore, strives to cultivate the next generation of leaders by maintaining a broad world-view and equipping students with professional knowledge and skills, and an appreciation for the arts and humanities. Moreover, in the design of its new Shuinan campus, sustainability concepts will be incorporated to complement the development of the Taichung Gateway District and College Town. The goal is to become a campus with low carbon emissions, thereby fulfilling FCU’s environmental and conservation responsibilities.