The world, our times, and history itself are transforming in unprecedented ways, catalyzing a new wave of reform in Chinese higher education. This era calls for innovative universities that are deeply rooted in China yet embrace the world.

In Ningbo—a land of profound wisdom that has nurtured luminaries like philosopher Wang Yangming, scholar Huang Zongxi, and Nobel laureate Tu Youyou — Ningbo native Mr. Yu Renrong pioneered a groundbreaking model: establishing a university through private endowment, government partnership, and global integration.

Having been guided by a perfect alignment of time, place, and people, I have arrived at this vast city on the eastern coast in answer to the call of the new institution to climb higher peaks and look out over vaster horizons together.

The Eastern Institute of Technology at Ningbo will draw its vitality from the energetic charge of Zhejiang province's geography and populace and harness the educational drive of Ningbo entrepreneurs worldwide. We have dedicated ourselves to cultivating talents who are ready to solve critical national challenges and shape humanity’s future. EIT Ningbo shall become not merely a Chinese university remembered by the world, but a model for global higher education.

Ningbo stands as a city of possibilities and gateway to the world-- we invite talented outstanding people to journey to us eastward — together with us in unity on the banks of the Yong River at EIT Ningbo. Together, we can compose a new chapter in the higher education of China.