International ICT Summer School 2018

 (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)

 July 1- July 15, 2018

About Joint Institute

Central China Normal University Wollongong Joint Institute (hereinafter referred to as JI) is set up jointly by Central China Normal University (CCNU) and University of Wollongong, Australia (UOW). JI is a Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run institution approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. It aims to cultivate international high-level talents with innovative and entrepreneurial capabilities, offering courses for Master’s and PhD degree, and conducting cutting-edge research. JI has been offering Master’s degree in computer science and telecommunication engineering since 2016.

Located in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and a major logistic hub in China, CCNU is a key comprehensive university directly under the administration of the Chinese Ministry of Education. The picturesque campus of over 330 acres is nestled on Guizi Hill, bordering South Lake. As one of the universities on the list of 211 National Education Priority Project, CCNU is highly recognized as an important base for cultivating brilliant talents for the country, as well as a superior training center for excellent teachers in higher education institutions and schools.

UOW is proud to be among the best modern universities in the world. Throughout the university’s 42-year history, it has built an international reputation for world-class research and exceptional teaching quality. UOW ranks among the top 2% of universities in the world. Computer science and telecommunication engineering are two majors offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) at UOW. EIS has a world-class reputation for excellence in research, strong collaborations with industry and government partners, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Its outstanding research has led to a number of Centers of Excellence, which has attracted best researchers engaged in significant, well-funded projects with state-of-art equipment and infrastructure. Its world class reputation in research and teaching has earned us a place in the Group of Eight Engineering and Associates., the top research Faculties in Australia.  

About Wuhan

Wuhan is a city with both an ancient history and a thriving present. Historic relics excavated from ancient tombs tell the city's long history dating back 3,500 years. In the period of Pre-Qin (770 B.C. - 221 B.C.), it was the land of the State of Chu (one of the seven warring states before Qin, in the country's first feudal dynasty) and was the cradle of the brilliant Chu Civilization. Starting here, merchants followed the great Yangtze River and lake network to expand businesses throughout the entire country. In the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), Hankou became one of the four best-known towns in the country. For centuries, Wuhan has been the center of trade and transportation in central China. Today it is an important hub in central China and a feature of Yangtze River cruises for sightseers and businessmen traveling from Sichuan to Shanghai or Hong Kong.

Wuhan is also the scientific, cultural and educational center in Central China, with its comprehensive strength in this regard ranking the 3rd among all the large-and-medium-sized cities in China, just next to that of Beijing and Shanghai. Wuhan boasts abundant intellectual and human resources. There are 52 regular institutions of higher learning in Wuhan with over 700,000 students, 736 scientific and design institutes, 10 state key laboratories, 59 Academicians of China Academy of Science and China Academy of Engineering as well as 450,000 technicians of various kinds. East Lake Development Zone in Wuhan is the 2nd largest intellectual-intensive area only inferior to Zhongguancun in Beijing, playing a leading role in terms of science and technology development nationwide in the following 5 fields: communication, biological technology, laser, microelectronic technology and new materials.

About ICT Summer School

ICT Summer School combines cutting-edge technologies and wonderful Chinese culture experience. You will be able to

· Know the latest development in information and communication technology

· Have face-to-face discussions with world-renowned scholars and industrial elites

· Embrace your experience of living abroad and expand your horizons

· Visit a leading IT company located in Wuhan Optical valley

· Visit historical sites and try delicious Chinese food

Target Group

· Current senior undergraduates and graduates.

· Current postgraduates.

Program and Culture Experience

Part 1: ICT Program (Artificial intelligence and Robotics)

Guided by our academic experts in ICT fields, lectures and project held from Monday through Friday, with two company visits and Lab Visit.

Part 2: Chinese Language & Culture

Guided by our instructors experienced in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, the students will learn basic Chinese language and experience Chinese culture.

Students will also go to several field trips and culture tours during their stay in Wuhan.

For detailed program arrangements, please check our website for updates.

Tuition Fee

Scholarship will be offered to partner universities and institutes of Central China Normal University. Beyond that, students have to pay required fees as follows:

Refund policy: If you wish to withdraw from the program for personal reasons, please inform us immediately, the following refund policy applied:

* 30 days before School begins: 50% refund of tuition

* 10 days before School begins: 25% refund of tuition

* 3 days before School begins or later: No refund

Application Procedure

The summer School is open to students from at home and abroad, applicants should fulfill following requirements:

1. Be between the ages of 18-35 and be in good health.

2. Have proof of English proficiency (required of non-English native speaking students; TOEFL, GRE, or IELTS scores are preferred forms of proof)

3. Other required materials include the scanned copies of filled application form, CV, student card, passport, and electronic file of personal ID photo (3.5*5.3cm color photo).

4. All documents should be sent to the email: ji_admission@mail.ccnu.edu.cn before May 15, 2018.

5. Pay the tuition (For self-financed students only)

Important Deadline

Contact:

Ms. Hu Wei

Program Manager, Summer School 2018

152 Luoyu Ave, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Central China Normal University Wollongong Joint Institute 2018

Tel: 86-27-67863008

Email: huweichloe@mail.ccnu.edu.cn