Partner University Visit in Beijing, Shanghai, Changzhou and Guangzhou

In line with its strategic vision to enhance international engagement and offer globally attuned education, SUSS Graduate Studies embarked on a multi-city academic visit across Beijing, Shanghai, Changzhou, and Hangzhou in April 2024. These visits aimed to strengthen institutional ties, explore new programme collaborations, and identify innovative pathways for student and faculty mobility.

Beijing: Exploring Pathways in Law, Business, and Technology

At Renmin University of China (RUC), the delegation met with leaders from the School of Information, renowned for its integration of mathematics, IT, and economic management. Discussions centred around potential undergraduate exchanges, joint 3+1+1 pathways for master’s progression, and direct PhD admissions.

"SUSS Graduate Studies team meets with faculty members at Renmin University of China."

China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) proposed a joint Master of International Law and Business Management, structured with one year of study at each institution. CUPL also showed interest in a one-year study abroad track for its master’s students, enabling them to gain dual qualifications in three years.

"SUSS Graduate Studies team at the MOU signing ceremony between SUSS School of Business and the Business School of CUPL."

At Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA), the team explored a 3.5+0.5+1 master’s pathway model, short-term exchanges, and faculty collaboration. Both sides expressed interest in co-hosting the China–Singapore University Forum on Intellectual Property and Innovation Management.

"SUSS Graduate Studies team was warmly welcomed at Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA)."

Beijing International Studies University (BISU) presented opportunities for collaboration through its annual Summer School on Chinese Modernization and Urban Development, and expressed interest in SUSS faculty contributions and potential employment for SUSS PhD graduates in its English-medium programmes.

"SUSS Graduate Studies team at Beijing International Studies University  (BISU)."

Shanghai and Jiangsu: Advancing Exchange and Dual Pathways in Finance, Trade, and Public Policy

At Nanjing University of Finance and Economics (NUFE), SUSS explored a postgraduate credit transfer model, undergraduate exchange via the Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) Programme, and dual-degree opportunities aligned with international standards.

"SUSS Graduate Studies team was warmly welcomed at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics (NUFE)."

Changzhou University (CCZU) outlined its interest in collaborative short-term programmes, faculty research exchanges, and a master's pathway model for second-year postgraduate students, supported by institutional funding.

Nantong University is keen on establishing a fast-track admissions route to SUSS postgraduate programmes for its undergraduates, particularly in the fields of public administration and business.

Shanghai University of Engineering Science (SUES) proposed a 3+1 dual-degree model, and expressed interest in exploring joint doctoral programmes and DBA programme development in collaboration with SUSS.

Hangzhou: Building Expertise in Intellectual Property and Legal Education

In Hangzhou, SUSS visited China Jiliang University (CJLU), whose Intellectual Property programme ranks among the top 10 nationally. Conversations focused on a possible dual-degree structure, student and faculty exchanges, and collaboration on IP training programmes, including the development of a National Overseas IP Centre based in Singapore.

 

At Guanghua Law School, Zhejiang University, one of China’s top-ranked law schools, both sides discussed joint efforts in legal talent development, short-term student training, and customised legal education for Chinese enterprises expanding overseas.

A Shared Vision for Global Education

These visits provided valuable opportunities to explore academic synergies, share best practices, and co-develop new models of higher education that reflect the demands of a connected world. SUSS is committed to cultivating these partnerships and co-creating learning experiences that are global in outlook, interdisciplinary in structure, and impactful in practice.

“Our engagements in China reaffirm SUSS’s dedication to internationalisation. We look forward to transforming these dialogues into meaningful collaborations that benefit students, faculty, and industry across borders.”

– SUSS Graduate Studies