Short-term Student Exchange Programs ----- A Proposal Zhejiang University July 2, 2005 APRU 9 TH ANNUAL PRESIDENTS MEETING.

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Zhejiang UniversityZhejiang UniversityJuly 2, 2005July 2, 2005

APRU 9TH ANNUAL PRESIDENTS MEETING

APRU 9TH ANNUAL PRESIDENTS MEETING

Student Exchange: an important component of academic exchange between universities from different countries and regions

APRU 9TH ANNUAL PRESIDENTS MEETING

3 Forms of Student Exchange:

• Joint Degree Program: joint tutoring of graduate students (ZU with Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden) • Exchange with Credits: taking courses at the host university (ZU with Duke University, Tufts University, NUS, etc. )

• Short-term Exchange: 4 – 8 weeks, with lectures, seminars, cultural tours, visits to business companies, internships, sports, contests and competitions of various kinds, etc.

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As exchange with credits involves mutual recognition of qualifications and credit transfer, its operation requires certain conditions. Therefore what is proposed here is short-term student exchange between APRU member universities as a first step, which can promote substantial cooperation between the members and lead to future joint degree programs or credit programs .

Short-term Student Exchange Programs

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• In 2004, the university received about 2,000 foreign students from over 90 countries, including 250 short-term exchange students from USA, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Korea.

• The summer student exchange program between ZU and NUS is well under way.

• Meanwhile, several hundred ZU students also participated in short-term exchange programs at universities in the above-mentioned countries.

Student Exchange at Zhejiang University

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Case introduction (outgoing): 1. ZU with UC Davis, USA (3 weeks)

Short-term Student Exchange Programs at ZU

Lectures:• American higher education • American Minds

Tours:Various departments of UC Davis

Field trips:Stanford, UC Berkeley

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Case introduction (incoming): 1. ZU with University of Alberta, Canada (4 weeks in Hangzhou)

Short-term Student Exchange Programs at ZU

Lectures:• Chinese language, Chinese drama , Chinese economy

Tours:• West lake resorts, ancient towns, specialized markets, etc.

Field trips:Business companies, villages, etc.

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Case introduction (incoming) : 1. ZU with University of Alberta, Canada

Short-term Student Exchange Programs at ZU

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Zhejiang University welcomes exchange students from APRU member universities with:• beautiful surroundings

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• Rich cultural heritage

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• Special features of regional economic development

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• Lectures, seminars, and training in Zhejiang University’s full range of disciplines

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Warm Congratulations on

NUS’ 100th Anniversary!

Green mountains: the high level of academic achievements NUS made in the past 100 years.

Clear springs: the long-lasting cooperation and friendship between APRU member universities.

AAU-APRU Presidents Roundtable