On the morning of May 9, a delegation led by Prof. Wu Kangru, Vice President of INTI International University, Malaysia, visited Jimei University. The two sides held talks on deepening international educational cooperation and expanding joint talent cultivation pathways, and signed a cooperation project agreement. Prof. Yang Shenhua, Standing Committee Member of the CPC JMU Committee and Vice President of Jimei University, attended the meeting and signed the agreement on behalf of the university, with heads from International Cooperation and Exchange Department and the Overseas Education College present.
During the talks, Vice President Yang introduced Jimei University’s history, disciplinary strengths, and current development. Prof. Wu presented INTI’s educational features and international achievements. The two parties engaged in in-depth discussions on degree education for international students, transnational undergraduate programs, Chinese language teacher training, and joint education in business and marine-related disciplines, reaching consensus that laid a foundation for future collaboration. Subsequently, Prof. Yang and Prof. Wu signed the cooperation project agreement on behalf of their respective institutions, marking an upgrade from student/faculty exchanges to program-level cooperation and diversifying international learning pathways for Jimei University students.
Jimei University and INTI International University signed a memorandum of understanding in 2023, with fruitful outcomes. The short-term study visits of Jimei students to INTI set two records for the university: the largest overseas study group and the first fully-funded overseas exchange program for outstanding students from disadvantaged backgrounds, receiving positive feedback and solidifying the foundation for deeper cooperation.
This visit and agreement signing represent a key step in Jimei University’s internationalization strategy and its efforts to enhance educational exchanges under the Belt and Road Initiative. Moving forward, both institutions will uphold the principles of mutual complementarity, resource sharing, and win-win cooperation, to ensure effective implementation, broaden and deepen collaboration, and contribute to China-Malaysia educational and cultural exchanges and talent development.
During the visit, the delegation also toured the Overseas Education College for detailed consultations on project implementation and operational specifics.
INTI International University is a top private university in Malaysia, ranked 509 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Its degrees are recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Center for Schooling Service and certified as a “Five-Star University (Excellent)” by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
