Fuzhou University & Maynooth University International Engineering College

Maynooth University (MU) Part of the National University of Ireland, established as a university in 1997 Ranked by THE in the top 400 and 68th in universities under 50 years old International research strengths in IT and biosciences Over 12,000 students, over 450 academic staff from more than 20 countries. Located 25 km from Dublin with the best modern research and teaching facilities. FUMU-IEC 18/12/2018

Fuzhou University (FZU) Fuzhou University (http://www.fzu.edu.cn) is a highly ranked 211 university. Significant research strengths in computer science and engineering, particularly robotics Located in Fujian province, one of the top-ranked provinces of China for quality of life ~30,000 students and 1,900 full-time staff FUMU-IEC 18/12/2018

Background Origin/motivation for the collaboration MU has been involved in China since 2002 we wanted a deeper and more sustainable engagement with a focus on building a foundation for postgraduate and research links another Asian institution recommended us to FZU How many students have come through the programme? projecting a max of 300 per year to an overall steady state of 1,200 FUMU-IEC 18/12/2018

Background A “4+0” agreement The International Engineering College (IEC) will run four programmes: BE Electronic Engineering BSc Software Engineering BSc in Robotics and Intelligent Devices BSc Mobile, Multimedia and Web Programming Intake is projected at 300 per year starting in September 2019 Teaching will involve a combination of MU and external staff Students will be awarded MU and FZU degrees FUMU-IEC 25/9/2018

Challenges and Successes two QA challenges we have faced difference in metrics for measuring success (e.g., skills-based vs. problem-based learning) recruitment of suitable personnel two QA successes we have had strong engagement of senior management in both institutions shared experience from colleagues at UCD

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