From July 27 to August 1, a delegation from the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo (EIT), conducted a high-level visit to Australia, engaging with scholars and senior leadership from six renowned universities. The delegation visited Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), University of Queensland (UQ), University of Newcastle (UoN), and University of Technology Sydney (UTS), while also holding constructive discussions with the University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). This visit aimed to strengthen EIT's international educational and research partnerships, expand its high-quality global networks, and enhance global reputation.
EIT delegation with UTS representatives
The delegation was led by Prof. Chuanwu Xi, Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Dean of the School of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, and Prof. Ping Wang, Associate Dean of the Graduate School. Prof. Dayong Jin, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering and Chair Professor in EIT's College of Engineering, provided key coordination support throughout the visit.
EIT delegation with UQ representatives
During the meetings, delegation members discussed key areas of collaboration, including joint doctoral programs, integrated bachelor's-master's degree programs, curriculum co-development, collaborative research platforms, and faculty exchanges. Constructive dialogues led to substantial progress on several initiatives, such as short-term undergraduate exchanges and structured joint-degree programs ('3+1,' '3+1+1,' and doctoral programs).
EIT delegation with UoN representatives
Throughout the visit, EIT delegates—leveraging their established international research portfolios across environmental and health sciences, advanced materials, biophotonics, and biochemical engineering—engaged in deep academic dialogues and strategic consultations. Australian partners acknowledged EIT's collaborative potential and expressed strong commitment to building enduring and mutually beneficial partnerships.
EIT delegation with UNSW representatives
This visit marks a pivotal milestone for EIT, deepening its academic and research engagement in Australia and opening new horizons for strategic collaboration between EIT and leading institutions in Australia. It lays a robust foundation for the long-term implementation of EIT's internationalization strategy, aligning with the framework of China's 14th Five-Year Plan.
EIT delegation with RMIT representatives
EIT delegation with UniMelb representatives
Brief Institutional Profiles:
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT): A globally competitive university renowned for applied research, vocational education, and interdisciplinary innovation. RMIT’s strengths lie in art & design, architecture, media, engineering, and business. Together with the University of Melbourne and Monash University, it forms the trio of top institutions in Melbourne.
The University of Queensland (UQ): UQ is one of Australia’s top teaching and research universities, ranked among the world’s best. As a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and the Universitas 21 global network, UQ is renowned for excellence in education and cutting-edge research. The university maintains academic leadership across diverse disciplines, particularly in natural sciences, medicine, engineering, business, and the humanities.
The University of Newcastle (UoN): UoN offers more than 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five major fields: economics and law, medicine, education and the arts, engineering and the built environment, and information science and technology. The university is particularly renowned for its strong regional engagement and research excellence in medicine, health, energy, and Indigenous studies, with 95% of its research rated as world-class or above.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS): Located in the heart of Sydney’s Tech Central district, UTS is renowned for its vibrant modern campus and strong focus on industry-aligned, practice oriented education. In QS World University Rankings 2025, UTS ranked 88th globally and 9th in Australia, and achieved the highest score in Australia for citations per faculty (35th globally). The university excels in research impact, especially in citations per faculty, and maintains strong international visibility in areas such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, nursing, and engineering.
The University of Melbourne: Established in 1853, The University of Melbourneis Australia's oldest and most distinguished comprehensive research university. Ranked 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, it is consistently recognized as Australia's top university. The university is renowned for its excellence across humanities and social sciences, medicine, engineering, and natural sciences. A founding member of the Go8, Melbourne maintains a strong global research presence through its world-leading academic faculty and a number of national research institutes.
University of New South Wales (UNSW): Established in 1949, UNSW is a core member of Australia’s elite Go8, is ranked 20th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026. UNSW is widely recognized for its world-leading strengths in artificial intelligence, quantum engineering, sustainable energy technology, architecture, business and law. Emphasizing research translation and commercial impact, UNSW has pioneered initiatives such as its Health Translation Hub precinct and strategic partnerships with industry and government to deliver tangible societal impact and innovation-led education.
