China, France expand exchanges in engineering education ( 2003-11-30 10:15) (Xinhua) Institutions of higher
learning in China and France should step up their exchanges and cooperation in
engineering education, said an official with the Chinese Ministry of Education
(MOE) Saturday.
Cao Guoxing, director of the ministry's Department of International
Cooperation and Exchanges, made the remark at a ceremony for the signing of an
agreement between 26 Chinese universities, the network of French Engineering
Institutes "n-i" and French enterprises in China. The agreement aims to enhance
academic exchanges in engineering between the two countries. Established in
2000, the "n-1" network is composed of 53 engineering institutes and schools
covering various aspects of engineering. Foreign students, including Chinese
students, will graduate with recognized master's degrees in engineering on
completion of their studies in France.
Paul Jean-Ortiz, minister-counsellor of the French Embassy in China, said at
the ceremony that more Chinese students were expected to pursue further studies
in France. Enterprises can, through cooperation with the network, provide
scholarships for foreign students, and help discover international engineering
talent, Jean-Ortiz added.
In 2003, the "n-1" network will enroll over 129 foreign students, including
66 Chinese.
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