On December 31, 2025, upon approval by the Ministry of Education, the undergraduate education project in Electrical Engineering and Automation, jointly organized by Qingdao Binhai University and Vyatka State University (Russia), was officially approved. Enrollment is set to commence in the fall semester of 2026. This marks Qingdao Binhai University’s first Sino-foreign cooperative education project.

Incorporated into the national general higher education enrollment plan, the project will participate in the national unified college entrance examination (Gaokao) and plans to recruit 100 students nationwide. Adopting a "3+1" joint training model, students will study at Qingdao Binhai University for the first three years, where some core courses will be taught by Russian faculty. Qualified students will then study in Russia during their fourth year. Upon passing the assessments, students will receive a graduation certificate and a bachelor's degree certificate from Qingdao Binhai University, as well as a bachelor's degree certificate from the Russian partner university.

Closely aligning with the national "Manufacturing Powerhouse" strategy and Shandong Province's demand for new and old kinetic energy conversion, the project aims to cultivate high-level applied engineering and technical talents with an international perspective and a command of Russian technical standards for sectors such as Sino-Russian energy, electric power, rail transit, and intelligent manufacturing.

As a Shandong Provincial First-Class Undergraduate Major and an advantageous characteristic major among private universities, the Electrical Engineering and Automation program at Qingdao Binhai University has achieved remarkable results in applied talent cultivation and scientific research innovation. This project will further enhance the professional internationalization level, strengthen the international background of the teaching staff, and help improve the quality and efficiency of scientific research and innovation capabilities.

The approval of this project not only fills the gap in the university's Sino-foreign cooperative undergraduate programs but also provides crucial support for the university to deepen internationalized education and enhance the quality of talent training.

Founded in 1914, Vyatka State University is a key engineering university of the Russian Federation and was selected for the Russian Ministry of Education's "Priority 2030" program. It ranks 350th in the QS EECA (Emerging Europe and Central Asia) University Rankings. The university focuses on future industrial polymer materials, innovative energy, and pharmaceutical biotechnology, achieving significant results in materials science and information technology in recent years. It has established scientific research cooperation with universities in 37 countries worldwide and possesses a cluster of modern laboratories, including research platforms such as a nanomaterial laboratory and an information technology center. The university currently hosts over 2,000 international students and has rich experience in international management.