Hacettepe University conducted official visits and participated in an international higher education event in Beijing from 26 to 31 October 2026 to strengthen international academic partnerships and enhance its global visibility.
Hacettepe University conducted a series of official visits and participated in an international higher education event in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, from 26 to 31 October 2026. The visit aimed to develop international academic partnerships, increase student and academic staff mobility, and strengthen the University's international visibility. The delegation, headed by Hacettepe University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cahit Güran, held a series of meetings with universities, higher education institutions, and educational organizations.
Memoranda of understanding signed with NCEPU and BISU
As part of the first leg of the visit, the delegation visited North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), one of China's leading research universities. Discussions focused on the academic structures, educational and research activities, and international cooperation opportunities of the two universities. During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening academic relations between the two institutions was signed by Hacettepe University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cahit Güran and NCEPU Vice President Prof. Dr. Fang Fang.
On the second day of the programme, the delegation visited Beijing International Studies University (BISU), renowned for its work in foreign languages, translation and interpreting, tourism management, and international economics. Discussions between the universities focused on maintaining existing collaborations and developing new academic partnerships. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Hacettepe University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cahit Güran and BISU President Prof. Dr. Yang Weiguo.
As part of the programme, Hacettepe University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cahit Güran also met with Selçuk Ünal, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Beijing. The meeting addressed higher education relations between Türkiye and China, as well as potential opportunities for cooperation at the university level.
Hacettepe University participates in the CACIE-CEE 2026 Expo
Another key component of the visit was the CACIE-CEE 2026 International Conference and Education Expo, held from 28 to 31 October 2026. The event brought together universities, higher education institutions, educational consultancy organizations, and public-sector representatives from various countries, particularly China. Hacettepe University also participated in the event.
Academic cooperation opportunities explored with Chinese universities
During the expo, bilateral meetings were held with various higher education institutions and educational organizations, including Shantou University, Zhengzhou Health College, Qiqihar Medical University, Changchun Foreign Language School, and Shenzhen Tourism College of Jinan University. Discussions focused particularly on academic cooperation opportunities in health sciences, medicine, sports sciences, nursing, pharmacy, business administration, economics, and engineering.
Representatives of Shantou University expressed their interest in developing cooperation with Hacettepe University in health sciences and medicine. During the meeting with Zhengzhou Health College, opportunities for collaboration through dual-degree programmes and joint education models implemented in China for foreign-partnered higher education programmes were explored. Representatives of Qiqihar Medical University, meanwhile, expressed their interest in establishing a new partnership with Hacettepe University within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.
Meetings were also held with representatives of Science and Technology, Taishan University, Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, and the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (Bangladesh). These discussions focused on student and academic staff exchange, the Erasmus+ programme, joint educational activities, and research collaborations.
Hacettepe University's educational opportunities introduced to Chinese students
Throughout the event, Chinese students and their families visiting Hacettepe University's stand were provided with information about the University's academic programmes, educational opportunities, international student admission requirements, and application procedures. Discussions also addressed the growing interest among Chinese students seeking higher education abroad in alternative countries and universities. In this context, the importance of promoting Hacettepe University's educational and research opportunities more extensively among students and relevant educational institutions in China was highlighted.
The visits and meetings held as part of CACIE-CEE 2026 provided significant opportunities for Hacettepe University to strengthen its academic relations with higher education institutions in China and across Asia. The discussions identified new areas of cooperation in student and academic staff mobility, joint educational programmes, research projects, and institutional partnerships.
The Beijing programme is expected to contribute to Hacettepe University's internationalisation goals and pave the way for long-term, sustainable academic partnerships with higher education institutions in China.
