Qiongtai Normal University - Northampton International College
The Qiongtai Normal University - Northampton International College, approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China in July 2022, is a high-quality Sino-foreign cooperative educational institution. Its crucial mission is to introduce the excellent educational resources of the University of Northampton in the UK and advance the internationalisation of education at Qiongtai Normal University. The establishment of the college marks a significant milestone in the university's development, signifying a firm step towards cultivating high-calibre professionals with an international perspective and cross-cultural communication skills.
The college has established a unique and advantageous "4+0" undergraduate degree model, offering students a valuable opportunity to receive high-quality international education without leaving China. To support this, the college is equipped with modern teaching facilities, including multi-functional classrooms, interactive seminar rooms, and an international cultural exchange centre. These facilities aim to create an open, diverse, and advanced learning environment that fully meets the demands of cultivating internationally minded talent. Through innovative teaching methods such as international joint instruction and interactive teaching, the college is committed to promoting the innovation of educational concepts, ensuring that every student can benefit from high-quality international educational resources.
The college's curriculum is jointly developed by educational experts from both China and the UK. More than one-third of the core modules are personally taught by outstanding faculty from the University of Northampton, allowing students to experience authentic British education firsthand and immerse themselves in an international academic atmosphere. Furthermore, the college regularly organises a variety of rich international educational and cultural exchange activities, such as International Education and Culture Week and simulated British classrooms. It also provides a bilingual learning environment and practical platforms like English debate competitions, encouraging students to actively participate and boldly explore, thereby comprehensively enhancing their international communication abilities and broadening their global horizons.
The college is dedicated to fostering students' innovative thinking and practical abilities, encouraging their active participation in research projects and social practices to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. At the same time, the college also prioritises students' holistic development, providing opportunities for them to showcase their talents and hone their skills through various extracurricular activities and student organisations, cultivating their teamwork spirit and leadership qualities.
Upon graduation, students will be awarded a graduation certificate and a bachelor's degree certificate from Qiongtai Normal University, as well as a bachelor's degree certificate from the University of Northampton, laying a solid foundation for their future development. Graduates of the college will have broad employment prospects; they can engage in teaching, research, and management roles in domestic educational institutions, or leverage the college's international cooperation network to pursue further studies or employment overseas, becoming highly competitive professionals with an international edge.
Qiongtai Normal University - Northampton International College, with its unique educational philosophy, high-quality educational resources, and internationalised cultivation model, is attracting an increasing number of outstanding students for further study. The college will continue to uphold its ethos of open cooperation and the pursuit of excellence, working tirelessly to cultivate more future talents with an international outlook and innovative spirit.