Zhejiang University/University of Rhode Island Dual Degree Bachelor/Master program 3+x Contact: Dr. Sigrid Berka Sigrid_berka@uri.edu

Who is eligible to apply? How do I apply? Apply for admission for graduate studies http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/gs_apply.html for any of the following engineering fields http://www.egr.uri.edu/coe/academics.shtml Why should I apply? $5000 scholarship towards your international student tuition! The University of Rhode Island is ranked #1 in New England and #13 Nationwide in "Return on Investment" Want to add a master’s degree from a U.S. university to your ZJU bachelor’s degree? Get a master’s degree from the University of Rhode Island through the ZJU/URI 3+x program in 5+ years: B.S. from ZJU, M.S. from URI. Who is eligible to apply? ZJU juniors & seniors are eligible to apply. Juniors will be conditionally admitted; seniors go through direct grad admission process.

University of Rhode Island/ Zhejiang University dual B.S./M.S. Program Enjoy a top location on the East Coast of the United States….

Dual Bachelor/Master degree ZJU/URI Juniors and Seniors eligible 3 +x (4+x) Dual B.S./M.S.program between Zhejiang University and University of Rhode Island Dual Bachelor/Master degree ZJU/URI Juniors and Seniors eligible Bachelor in Engineering from ZJU Master in Engineering from URI

3 + x (4 +x) dual B.S./M.S. program ZJU/URI Apply for graduate admission at URI in 3rd or 4th year of study at ZJU For Juniors: Finish your ZJU B.S. requirements in 1st yr at URI Begin master level classes in 1st yr. at URI Finish M.S. in 2nd yr. at URI Come to URI in summer before 3+x and earn research credits Receive Scholarship of $ 5000 towards your international tuition per year

3 + x (4 + x) Dual degree B.S./M.S. program ZJU/URI) For ZJU Seniors: Receive B.S. degree from ZJU Finish master’s degree at URI in 1 yr. (or longer) Come to URI in summer before 4+x and earn research credits Receive Scholarship of $ 5000 towards your international tuition per year

3 + x (4 + x) Dual masters degree program ZJU/URI Apply for admission by February 15 Submit application online through http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/gs_apply_int.htm Contact Yang Yuwen at ZJU Office for Global Engagement: yuwen@zju.edu.cn Contact Dr. Sigrid Berka (Sigrid_berka@uri.edu) for more information at URI +1 (401) 874-4700

Summary of added values gained in international undergrad and grad dual degree programs Transfer of knowledge gained abroad Broadened scope of methods/skills; Capitalizing on different strengths and “engineering cultures” to create innovative discoveries Raising of technical competitiveness Benefit through complementary offerings Increase in Depth and Breadth of research Competitiveness for global market Cross-cultural skills and savviness Advanced High/superior language proficiency through one year stay abroad Exposure to corporate world and experiential learning through international institute research and internships Personal Growth Transformational change in attitude Life-long skills to navigate other cultures, academic systems, corporate cultures

A successful ZJU alum of the 3+x Jun Yan, a ZJU/URI 3+x alum did his master’s and then PhD at URI with Prof. Haibo He in Electrical Engineering and would be happy to answer any questions about the value of the program: He is now Assistant Professor for Information Systems Engineering at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada http://explore.Concordia.ca/yun-yan Jun.yan@Concordia.ca Other alums graduated in Mechanical Engineering, and currently two are pursuing Ocean Engineering at URI