Established in April 2023, the FAFU-Dal Joint College is a formal partnership between Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) and AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, two institutions with deep roots in agricultural and environmental sciences. Our mission is to cultivate globally minded graduates with the skills to address 21st-century challenges in food security, sustainable design, and agribusiness.
Key Milestones
2003+
Launch of Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education Programs
- Established cooperative programs with the University of British Columbia and AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ in Canada, offering undergraduate programs in Horticulture, Agricultural Resources and Environment, among others.
April 2023
Official Approval of the Joint College
- TheÌýFAFU-Dal Joint College, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry UniversityÌý(a non-independent legal entity secondary institution) was approved by the Ministry of Education. This marks a key milestone in the upgrading of the educational model.
2024
First Enrollment of the Joint College
- Launched theÌý"4+0" modelÌýwith its first cohort. Initial programs:ÌýLandscape ArchitectureÌý(107 students) andÌýAgricultural and Forestry Economics and ManagementÌý(105 students).
2024+
"4+0" Model Implementation
- Students complete their entire undergraduate studies in China with access to high-quality resources from both institutions.ÌýUpon meeting academic requirements, students are eligible to receive degrees from both universities.
Upon Program Completion
Graduation and Degree Conferral
- After completing the 4-year program and meeting all requirements, students are awarded:ÌýGraduation Certificate and Bachelor's DegreeÌýfrom Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, and aÌýBachelor's DegreeÌýfrom AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ (Canada).
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