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YSU Establishes Friendly Relations with Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Date:2023-08-18 18:39     ClickTimes:

Yanshan  University has recently signed an agreement with the Federal University  of Rio de Janeiro to formally establish a friendly and cooperative  relationship. This is the second Brazilian university that has  established friendly relations with YSU.

According  to the agreement, the two universities will jointly promote  teacher-student exchanges, joint talent training, co-hosted conferences,  and scientific research cooperation. YSU will also take this  opportunity to further improve its global cooperation network, integrate  high-quality educational resources, strengthen exchanges and  cooperation with Brazilian universities, promote the common development  of higher education in the two countries, and contribute to the  comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The  Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was formally established  on July 7, 1920. Its history can be traced back to the Royal Academy of  Artillery established in 1792 and the National School of Fine Arts  established in 1820. The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, which is  the largest federal university in Brazil, ranks 333rd in QS World  Universities Rankings 2023 and is among Brazil's top three universities.  In addition to being one of the important medical research centers in  Brazil, the university enjoys a worldwide reputation in the fields of  biological science and electronic technology. It's also known as the  cradle of university professors in Brazil.