Jilin Agricultural University is looking for UK partners to develop and deliver 3+1 and 4+1 articulation programmes in the field of food science. They aim to recruit up to 15 students per year, starting from September 2018. 

They are also interested to discuss short term student exchange programmes for up to one semester in the same field.

Benefits for the UK partners

This is an opportunity for the selected UK partners to establish long-term partnerships with one of the key provincial universities in Northeast China, with potential for expansion into other fields, such as student and faculty exchange, joint programmes or joint research. It is also an opportunity for the UK partners to raise their institutions’ profiles and brand awareness in China, which may benefit student recruitment and business development.

Areas of responsibility for the two collaborating parties

The selected UK partners will be expected to work with Jilin Agricultural University to:

  • develop the curricula for the joint programmes
  • provide support in the quality assurance of the programmes

Jilin Agricultural University will be responsible for:

  • promoting and recruiting students for the programmes
  • providing qualified teaching staff as well as the required teaching premises and logistical support for the joint programmes
  • supporting prospective students in preparing to study in the UK as part of the programmes.

About Jilin Agricultural University (JLAU) 

Founded in 1948, Jilin Agricultural University (JLAU) is one of China’s key provincial universities withover 18,000 full—time students and 1,800 teaching staff. It presently comprises of one postgraduate school, 15 undergraduate schools and two teaching and research departments.

JLAU has a strong interest in foreign exchange and has set up bilateral cooperations with 58 overseas universities and research institutes, including the U.S, Canada, UK, Italy, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Australia, etc. JLAU prides itself on its education facilities for international students and regularly receives recipients of China Government Scholarships, China—EU Credits Students Scholarships and Jilin Provincial Government Scholarships.

UK universities interested in this opportunity should contact siem.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 30 April 2017, providing an introduction to their institution, including any strengths and experience in developing and delivering articulation and joint programmes.

Timeline

Jilin Agricultural University would like to schedule reciprocal visits in June 2017, with a view to confirming a partnership in 2017.