Opinion: Cultivating Fertile Ground for Private Universities
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The campus of the Fuyao University of Science and Technology Photo: FYUST
Recently, the highly anticipated Fuyao University of Science and Technology in Fujian province got the go ahead to open its doors. Initiated by entrepreneur Cao Dewang, the Heren Charitable Foundation initially donated 10 billion yuan ($1.38 billion) to launch the school. The inaugural president is Professor Wang Shuguo. The university offers four undergraduate programs: computer science, intelligent manufacturing, vehicle engineering, and material science and engineering. The initial enrollment is set for 8,000 students.
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- Fuyao University of Science and Technology in Fujian, initiated by entrepreneur Cao Dewang with a 10 billion yuan donation, offers programs in computer science and engineering fields, starting with 8,000 students.
- The institution aims to reform education by addressing the talent shortage and innovating its governance, curriculum, and teaching, backed by strong government support.
- Fuyao University, alongside Westlake University, could pave the way for the growth of private, foundation-operated institutions and inspire entrepreneurs to contribute to education.
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What Happened When
- 2018：
- Private Westlake University was approved.
- 2021：
- Cao Dewang explicitly stated in an interview with Caixin: "I don't just want to have one more university in China. What I want is to explore a path for education reform."
- 2023：
- Fuyao University of Science and Technology in Fujian province got the go-ahead to open its doors.
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