First students start studies on HUST-Birmingham dual degree programme
Initial cohort enrolled on study programme in biomedical sciences and pharmacy - providing them with the opportunity to achieve high-quality dual degrees.
The first cohort with HUST and University of Birmingham officials
The first students in China have started their studies on an innovative joint programme between Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) and the University of Birmingham that will lead to degrees from both institutions.
79 students are enrolled on the study programme in biomedical sciences and pharmacy, which will provide the opportunity to achieve high-quality dual degrees on HUST’s new International Campus, in Wuhan, whilst experiencing the teaching and study methods used at the University of Birmingham.
University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor & Principal Professor Adam Tickell joined HUST President Professor You Zheng to welcome the first cohort of students coming from Beijing, Shanghai, Heilongjiang Henan, Anhui, Hubei and Guangdong.
I am delighted to see this exciting partnership between the University of Birmingham and HUST come to fruition with the first cohort of students beginning their journey to academic success.
Professor Tickell commented: “I am delighted to see this exciting partnership between the University of Birmingham and HUST come to fruition with the first cohort of students beginning their journey to academic success.
“The University of Birmingham is a global Top 100 research and education powerhouse, and this innovative dual degree programme further cements our long-standing relationship with HUST, as we continue to develop and deepen our research and education partnerships in China.”
The cross-disciplined structure of the programme being developed will benefit students as they will experience innovative modules designed to develop skills including independent critical thinking, scientific communication and presentation, team working, cross-disciplinary expertise, digital literacy, entrepreneurship and business mentality.
This joint programme is a flagship initiative between HUST and the University of Birmingham, two leading institutions in China and the UK. It marks a significant milestone in our shared commitment to cultivating future-ready talents with global perspectives and professional expertise—prepared to tackle pressing challenges in health and biomedical sciences.
HUST President Professor You Zheng commented: “This joint programme is a flagship initiative between HUST and the University of Birmingham, two leading institutions in China and the UK. It marks a significant milestone in our shared commitment to cultivating future-ready talents with global perspectives and professional expertise—prepared to tackle pressing challenges in health and biomedical sciences.”
It is planned that the University of Birmingham-HUST education partnership will lead to a joint institute consisting of programmes with advanced science subjects, including clinical pharmacy with biomedical science, intelligent medical engineering, and potentially electric and electronic engineering.
Birmingham is acknowledged for producing globally employable graduates and is currently ranked the best in the UK by prospective employers. The University recently joined forces with the University of Glasgow to launch an exclusive partnership with JOBShaigui, a leading graduate career support organisation, to help graduates kick-start their careers after finishing their degrees.
The University has a well-established global teaching offer and academic partnerships with institutions in China and Singapore, as well as aniconic campus in Dubai.
The University of Birmingham is a global top 100 university and is part of the Russell Group - 24 leading UK universities committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.
HUST is one of China’s elite group of the “985” and “double first” Universities.
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The University of Birmingham is ranked amongst the world’s top 100 institutions, its work brings people from across the world to Birmingham, including researchers and teachers and more than 8,000 international students from over 150 countries.
The Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a national key university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education of P. R. China and is among the first group of “985” Universities. It was founded on May 26, 2000, after the merger of the former Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical University, and Wuhan Urban Construction Institute. HUST ranked 8th in China in 2024 (Shanghai Jiaotong University academic ranking).
The University of Birmingham’s first agreement with HUST was signed in 2003, resulting in very successful articulation partnerships in engineering disciplines and biosciences. Strong links have also been maintained in medicine, public health, nursing, and dentistry.