Introduction to the School of International Education of Chongqing Jianzhu College
The School of International Education of Chongqing Jianzhu College of serves as the institution's core department dedicated to fostering globally competitive technical professionals in alignment with international education trends. Building upon the college's nearly seventy years of educational heritage and leveraging Chongqing's strategic location and industrial vitality as a pivotal hub in China's Western Development Initiative, the college is committed to providing global students with high-quality vocational education that integrates Chinese characteristics, international standards, and industry-leading practices.
I. Rooted in the Mountain City, Connecting to the World: Unique Location and Educational Heritage
The college is situated in Chongqing, China's youngest directly administered municipality, celebrated as the "City of Mountains and Rivers, Beautiful Land."This city is not only a geographical crossroads but also a model of innovation in China's modern urbanization process, exemplified by its mega-bridges, mountainous architecture, and rail transit systems. Since its founding in 1956, the college—Chongqing's sole public higher vocational institution specializing in architecture—has remained deeply integrated into urban and rural development. Guided by our motto of "Integrity, Diligence, Pragmatism, Innovation," we have cultivated nearly 70,000 outstanding professionals for society. This profound industry heritage and deep understanding of urban development form the solid foundation for our international education.
II. Strength-Based Assurance, Cutting-Edge Instruction: Top-Tier Facilities and Faculty
International students will enjoy the same top-tier educational resources as their Chinese counterparts. Chongqing Jianzhu College boasts 145,000 square meters of practical training facilities, including 9 national and municipal-level key training bases and over 150 specialized laboratories. Modern platforms such as the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology Center, Virtual Reality (VR) Simulation Training Center, and Prefabricated Building Technology Skills Center enable students to hands-on experience cutting-edge industry technologies and techniques.
Instruction is led by an experienced "dual-qualified" faculty, with over 92% of professional instructors holding dual qualifications. Many teachers possess top-tier industry certifications such as National First-Class Registered Structural Engineer and First-Class Construction Engineer, ensuring seamless alignment between curriculum and engineering practice. The college's robust technological innovation capabilities, exemplified by platforms like the "Chongqing Prefabricated Construction Industry Base," also support international students' project-based learning and research activities.
III. Industry Focus, Open Programs: Building a Curriculum System Aligned with Global Needs
Closely aligned with global talent demands in architecture and urban development, the university offers 11 flagship programs for international students across the following domains:
Construction Engineering Technology, Road and Bridge Engineering Technology, Surveying and Geographic Information Technology, Electrical Automation Technology, Software Technology (Focusing on Core Technologies);
Construction Project Management, Urban Rail Transit Operations, Community Management and Services (Emphasizing Management Talent Development);
E-commerce (Cross-border E-commerce Track), Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture Design (Expanding into Emerging Fields).
All these programs belong to the university's core or distinctive program clusters. Among them, Architectural Engineering Technology and Road & Bridge Engineering Technology receive key development support from central government funding. Construction Project Management is recognized as a National Key Program, while Surveying and Geographic Information Technology and Architectural Design are designated as Municipal-Level Quality Programs, fully demonstrating our university's outstanding capabilities in these fields. Our curriculum emphasizes the "unity of knowledge and action," integrating theory with practice through extensive hands-on training, project-driven teaching, and participation in national-level skills competitions. This ensures students master professional skills and achieve the goal of applying knowledge to practice.
IV. Dedicated Service, Building the Future Together: Your Trusted Growth Partner
Since formally enrolling international students in 2019, we have successfully cultivated outstanding talents from countries including South Africa, Laos, Cambodia, and Tanzania. The School of International Education offers comprehensive "one-stop" services spanning admissions counseling, visa processing, orientation support, academic guidance, daily care, and cultural exploration. We not only impart knowledge and skills but are also committed to being a reliable partner for international students to understand China, integrate into the industry, and plan their careers.
We firmly believe that technology and humanities are interconnected bridges. The School of International Education of Chongqing Jianzhu College sincerely invites young people worldwide who are passionate about architecture and urban development to ignite their career dreams here, gain professional skills and cross-cultural wisdom, and jointly build a more livable, intelligent, and sustainable world future.
