Qilu Institute of Technology, located in Shandong Province, is one of China’s leading provincial universities, known for its strengths in engineering, life sciences, and applied medical education. The university integrates research, innovation, and industry cooperation and has been actively expanding its international partnerships in recent years, particularly in the fields of biomedical sciences and healthcare technologies.
During the visit, Levente Béla Vágó had a meeting with Vice President Shan Chengjuan, Professor Ding Hailing, Executive Dean of the School of Medicine, Professor Li Hao, Associate Dean, and Ding Lei, Director of the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation. Discussions focused on the development of joint educational programs, student and faculty exchange initiatives, and research collaborations in areas of mutual interest.
The meeting resulted in a shared commitment to deepen cooperation between the two universities, aiming to jointly nurture globally minded, clinically skilled, and research-driven healthcare professionals. Both sides emphasized the importance of promoting internationalization in medical education and fostering innovation that contributes to global health advancement.
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As part of the visit, Levente Béla Vágó toured Qilu Institute’s Stomatology Center, the Experimental Center of Basic Medical Sciences, and the Electronic Information Science Platform, where he gained insight into the university’s teaching and research capacities. This visit reflects Semmelweis University’s broader commitment to expanding its presence and academic cooperation in East Asia, where it has already established partnerships with leading universities in China, including Sun Yat-sen University and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. These relationships support Semmelweis’ long-term internationalization strategy, fostering exchange, innovation, and knowledge transfer on a global scale.
Text and image credit: Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs
