Students and parents explore the campus of Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology firsthand on its campus open day, gaining insights into the university's teaching facilities and living environment. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, a new higher education institution in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, that began enrollment last year, welcomed its first campus open day of the year on Sunday.
On the day of the event, nearly 10,000 students and parents visited the campus. Through guided tours, interactive experiences, and other activities, they gained a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the university's academic strengths, curriculum, educational model and faculty expertise, while also appreciating its beautiful campus environment. Additionally, over 200,000 people joined a livestream tour of the university online.
Fan Jianping, president of SUAT, elaborates on the university's educational philosophy, discipline development and future plans. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Fan Jianping, president of the university, elaborated on the university's educational philosophy, discipline development and future plans. He noted that it is a public undergraduate institution established with high standards, aiming to become a new type of research university.
Drawing inspiration from world-class polytechnic universities, SUAT emphasizes the integration of science and education with industry collaboration.
Jiang Yuxin, one of SUAT's first undergraduate students, shares her personal experience during a speech on the campus open day.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Jiang Yuxin, among SUAT's inaugural undergraduates, shared how the university's hands-on, research-driven approach attracted her. Over the past year, she has balanced theory with lab rotations, industry visits, and a vibrant residential campus life.
This year, SUAT is planning to recruit 360 undergraduate students from Guangdong province, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Zhejiang province, Jiangxi province, Henan province, Hubei province, Hunan province, and Sichuan province. In their first year, students will be admitted under the broad category of computer science and technology, with the option to specialize in one of the following fields in their second year: computer science and technology, materials science and engineering, biotechnology, neuroscience, pharmacy, biomedical engineering or synthetic biology.
Students and parents explore the campus of Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology firsthand on its campus open day.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
