Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology signed a Cooperation agreement

On January 28, an online meeting was held between representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology. The main outcome of the meeting was the signing of an agreement on international cooperation and the launch of joint educational programs.

Director Li Lianhai, Vice President Ma Cungang, Dean of the College of International Exchanges Zhao Fujun, Deputy Director of the International Exchange Center Zhang Dong and Head of International Exchange Programs Sun Ying attended the meeting on behalf of the Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Alexandr Vorontsov, Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Tatiana Vankova, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Alena Belakoz, Head of the Internationalization Education Centre, Volha Minava, Head of the International Cooperation Department, Alesia Belko, Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility, and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Translation and intercultural communication, translator Wang Tao. The meeting was moderated by the Dean of the College of International Exchanges, Zhao Fujun.

Opening the meeting, Vice-rector for Academic Affairs Liavontsi Paulau expressed the readiness of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno to cooperate in various areas. He supported joint training programs for specialists in the fields of Mechatronics and Applied Computer Technologies proposed by Chinese colleagues. The programs are designed for secondary school graduates and people with the same qualifications and will take place over three years. The main purpose of the joint programs is to train highly qualified personnel with deep knowledge and technical skills in the fields of mechanical engineering and computer technology.

The parties also discussed the development of academic mobility of staff for internships and lectures, the creation of opportunities for graduates of the Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology to study for a master's degree and then at the graduate school of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, and joint scientific, educational and cultural events.

The meeting resulted in the signing of an Agreement on international cooperation between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology.

For reference: Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology is a higher professional educational institution in Jilin Province. It is based on four key areas: transportation applications, medical education management, intelligent manufacturing, and information media.

In the field of personnel training, the college adheres to the "2+1" model, according to which students receive theoretical knowledge in the first two years, and in the third year they undergo an internship.

Cooperation between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Jilin Vocational College of Science and Technology is actively developing. On November 14, 2025, an online meeting was held between the educational institutions to discuss promising areas of cooperation. At the meeting, the Chinese side initiated a visit to the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and expressed great interest in developing and implementing joint educational programs in 2026.