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This partnership provides further opportunity for students to study and work abroad in China as part of their experiential learning education. It also serves as a launching pad for faculty to further develop their research through increased cooperation between the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Chongqing University (CQU). 

455 Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students are currently enrolled in the JCI.

• Within three years, the JCI is expected to enroll 200 freshmen each year.
• In steady state, we expect to have a total enrollment of 1,000 students across 4 academic programs.
• Each year, 800 students will be in residence at CQU or on co-op in China and 200 seniors will be at UC.

JCI curriculum is identical to that of UC-CEAS:

• For academic years 1-4, JCI students will study with internationally recognized UC and CQU faculty in English.
• In year 5, JCI students will enroll in the same UC courses as traditional CEAS students.
• Students will co-op for 5 semesters at leading domestic and multinational corporations in China
• Students enjoy academic and collegiate endeavors here in the US as well as in China.

• A key national university in China, directly under the State Ministry of Education
• One of the "211 Project and 985 Project” universities with full support in the construction and development from the central and local Government of China
• Located in Shapingba District, a cultural and educational center in the city of Chongqing, a major municipality of industry and commerce in the Southwest of China, an economic center on the upper reaches of Yangtze River
• Total enrollment of 50,000 students
• 5,400 faculty and staff members
• Covers over 3.65 square kilometers, consisting of four campuses. Was awarded the title of “Garden University” by Chongqing Municipality.
• Runs 28 colleges, plus the Graduate School, the City College of Science and Technology, the College of Continuing Education, the College of Networking Education
  
• Offers over 500 degree programs 

• Offers students a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience
• Public research university with an enrollment of about 43,000 students
• 14 colleges & 308 programs of study
• 15 to 1 student/faculty ratio
• 117 buildings situated on 473 acres that make up a “world's most beautiful campus” (Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines, etc.)
• With 13 Ohio Eminent Scholars (6 in CEAS) and $405 million in research funding, UC is an innovative leader in Ohio and beyond
• Best College Reviews named the UC Recreation Center as number one on its list of the most amazing campus student recreation centers
• The Fiscal Times rates UC number 4 on the list of on-campus dormitories at state schools that offer students resort-like amenities
• For the third year in a row UC is listed in the top tier of “Green Universities”