Huzhou College and the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences reach a collaborative partnership centered on academic and research exchanges on March 18. [Photo/hz66.com]

Huzhou College and the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences reached a collaborative partnership centered on academic and research exchanges on March 18.

Huzhou College stands as one of the pioneering colleges in Zhejiang province dedicated to applied education. The college actively participates in applied scientific research and technology transfer, making significant contributions to local economic and social development.

Meanwhile, the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences has garnered a well-deserved reputation as one of the nation's premier applied science universities. Over the years, it has concentrated its efforts on key fields such as forestry, healthcare, technology, and creative industries, consistently providing high-quality talent to Finnish enterprises and institutions.

During the signing ceremony, Ma Zhihe, president of Huzhou College, underscored the similar developmental direction and educational philosophies shared by both institutions, highlighting that both prioritize the cultivation of high-quality applied talents with international perspectives and a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics.  He added that against the backdrop of an increasingly internationalized education landscape, the collaboration between Huzhou College and Finnish universities holds tremendous potential and promising prospects.

Looking ahead, the two institutions are poised to strengthen communication and exchange in collaborative education, facilitate faculty and student visits, and jointly develop research platforms. These efforts are aimed at further expanding the scope and depth of their partnership, promising to yield benefits for both institutions and the broader academic community.