Abstract:
Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) is the first international university in China that was established from abroad without a Chinese university partner and constitutes an independent legal entity in China. This poster outlines the successful collaboration between Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) in Germany and the Chinese government in establishing this groundbreaking institution, emphasizing the concept of work integrated studies as an innovative educational model. The audience will gain insights into the project’s development, including essential considerations for establishing independent universities abroad, strategies for implementing dual degree programs, and tips for navigating legal requirements as well as cultural and operational differences. The poster will serve as an inspiration for universities seeking to develop similar projects by showcasing challenges that are likely to be experienced when establishing a foreign university abroad as well as good practices of introducing work-integrated study programs and laying fertile ground for comprehensive international cooperation between an established and a freshly founded university.
Learning objectives:
– Identify key considerations of the complex legal and cultural frameworks for establishing independent universities abroad and learn about potential problems and approaches to solve them
– Gain insights into good practices for international work-integrated study programs
– Learn about the potentials for collaborative projects for student and staff mobility and exchange of independent universities abroad
– Explore the model of university governance and operational independence at the example of an independent university abroad
Target audience:
This session will benefit university administrators, academic leaders, and educators interested or working in international partnerships, transnational education, and innovative teaching methodologies that foster global collaboration, particularly with Germany or China.