Published by: Office of International Relations Editor: Chen Machuan

WUST News — The WUST-Deakin University Collaborative Mechanical Engineering Program, offered by Wuhan University of Science and Technology (WUST) and Deakin University, has been officially renewed by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges under China's Ministry of Education according to the Approval Notice on Extension Applications for Selected Sino-Foreign Collaborative Education Institutions/Programs and Mainland-Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan Collaborative Education Institutions/Programs. According to the official reply, the program has been authorized to extend operations for five additional enrollment cycles, with its accreditation validity prolonged through December 31, 2033.

Launched in 2013, the WUST-Deakin University Collaborative Mechanical Engineering Program has successfully completed two agreement cycles. The program integrates premium educational resources from both institutions, establishing a comprehensive curriculum system aligned with international standards. The program incorporates Australian pedagogical approaches emphasizing practical application and global perspectives. Students benefit from systematic training that enhances hands-on capabilities and cross-cultural competencies. An international exchange platform has been established to facilitate overseas study tours and practical training opportunities, effectively broadening participants' global vision.

Over 1,000 students have been enrolled since inception, with admission scores progressively approaching those of non-joint programs within WUST-narrowing the initial 20-point gap to 2-3 points. Program graduates demonstrate superior global awareness, problem-solving competencies, and post-graduation prospects compared to university averages. Notably, several alumni have directly entered doctoral programs at Deakin University after completing undergraduate studies. The collaboration has fostered faculty exchanges and joint doctoral training programs, evolving into a comprehensive multi-tiered cooperation framework encompassing research collaboration, academic exchanges, and talent cultivation. (Office of International Relations)