A student from Tajik Technical University shook hand with a student from the Tianjin Urban Construction Management & Vocation Technology College who received them in the airport in Tianjin on July 5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

He said: "I will make the most of this valuable learning experience in Tianjin to master advanced surveying and mapping techniques, ultimately aiming to contribute to my country's development upon my return."

Spanning 1,138 square meters, the facility offers majors in urban heating application and engineering measurement technologies. It includes two practice centers – one green and one smart – for student projects, and is equipped with 377 sets of teaching equipment and an online classroom.

In just over a year, the Luban Workshop has provided theoretical learning and practical training to more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate TTU students, with a near three-fold increase on initial student enrollment.