Recently, Dalian Neusoft University of Information officially launched its 2026 Summer School for Russian Partner Universities and the China–Russia Dual-Degree Joint Education Program. Nearly 200 faculty members and students from six Russian partner universities gathered on campus, marking a record high in both program size and the range of disciplines covered.

At the opening ceremony, Vice President Zhang Wan delivered remarks, encouraging the Russian students to pursue their studies diligently, learn from one another, and make the most of this international exchange opportunity. She also urged them to serve as young ambassadors of cultural exchange between China and Russia. Representatives of the Chinese and Russian institutions then addressed the ceremony, reaffirming their strong partnerships.

Before the ceremony, the Russian delegation visited the library, the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the School of Digital Arts and Design, the gymnasium, and other campus facilities. They learned more about the university’s educational philosophy, innovation and entrepreneurship platforms, and its hardware and software resources. The open, inclusive campus atmosphere and vibrant international learning environment left the Russian students eager to begin their studies and campus life at Dalian Neusoft University of Information.

During the three-week summer school, faculty members and students from Altai State Pedagogical University and Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod will immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture. Participants from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration will take part in specialized digital-art training, developing knowledge and skills in IP creative design, augmented-reality (AR) display technologies, 3D printing, and motion graphics. Alongside their academic studies, participants will enjoy a range of traditional Chinese cultural activities, including tai chi, calligraphy, and tea art. Study visits to companies will also turn the city into an immersive, hands-on classroom.

In dual-degree education, the university has established strategic partnerships with institutions including the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Russian University of Transport, and State University of Land Use Planning. The partners will jointly educate students in fields such as software engineering, financial management, supply chain management, big data management and applications, and e-commerce.