Tianjin University and PolyU Open Joint Shenzhen Institute with 102 Students
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Summary
The Tianjin University–The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Institute of Future Technology held its inaugural and matriculation ceremony on Sunday, welcoming its first cohort of 102 undergraduate students. The joint institute was approved by the Ministry of Education in May and is backed by the Shenzhen municipal government. PolyU President Teng Jin-guang highlighted that the collaboration integrates the disciplinary strengths, educational philosophies, research resources, and international networks of both institutions .
Key Points
- The institute admitted 102 undergraduates for the 2026–27 academic year across two Bachelor of Science (Honors) programs in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science .
- Four undergraduate programs and seven master’s and doctoral programs are planned, covering emerging fields including brain-computer interfaces, intelligent medicine, and computer science .
- Man Hau-chung, Chair Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at PolyU, serves as the institute's director, with Raymond Sze Nung-sing as associate director .
- The inaugural intake for master’s degree programs is scheduled for the 2027–28 academic year .
- The institute was jointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Tianjin University, with approval and governmental backing .
Why It Matters
This collaboration marks a significant step in deepening educational ties between Hong Kong and mainland China, providing students with access to combined research resources and international networks. The focus on cutting-edge fields such as brain-computer interfaces and intelligent medicine positions the institute to contribute to the Greater Bay Area's ambition to become a global innovation hub.
This collaboration marks a significant step in deepening educational ties between Hong Kong and mainland China, providing students with access to combined research resources and international networks. The focus on cutting-edge fields such as brain-computer interfaces and intelligent medicine positions the institute to contribute to the Greater Bay Area's ambition to become a global innovation hub.