On September 23, the International Exchange and Cooperation Seminar between Jilin International Studies University (JISU) and the University of Surrey, UK, was held at JISU’s International Exchange Center.

Attendees included Li Gang, Vice Dean of the Surrey Business School, University of Surrey; Song Dandan, Director of JISU’s Office of International Exchange and Cooperation and Dean of the School of International Exchange along with Dean of the School of International Culture and Tourism, Vice Dean of the School of International Culture and Tourism, Vice Dean of the International Business School; and head persons from relevant academic programs.

Both sides introduced their respective schools’ development, internationalization progress, and the unique features and strengths of their talent cultivation. They reached a consensus on cooperation in areas such as faculty and student exchanges, joint development of teaching staff, and collaboration in teaching and research. Both sides unanimously agreed to provide students with richer educational resources, create a broader platform for cultural exchange and cooperation between the two institutions, and jointly write a new chapter in educational collaboration.

The University of Surrey, established in 1891, is a comprehensive research university with a history of nearly 140 years. It ranks 244th in the “2024 QS World University Rankings” and 252nd in the “2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.” The university’s hospitality and tourism management discipline ranks first in the UK and second globally in the “2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Subject” and first in the UK in the “2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.”

The QS World University Rankings, published annually by the British international education market consulting company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), gained recognition in 2010 from the “IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence,” established by the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG). It is one of the most widely recognized university rankings globally, with the participation of numerous institutions.

Source: Jilin International Studies University News

Author: School of International Culture and Tourism, JISU