Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University Explained

Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University
Native Name:天津大学佐治亚理工深圳学院
Accreditation:March 2020
Campus Type:Urban

Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University (; GTSI) is an affiliated college of Tianjin University and an oversea campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

History

The institute was established as a joint venture between Tianjin University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in August 2014, and received higher education accreditation from the Ministry of Education of China in March 2020.[1] [2] [3] The campus of the institute is approximately 40 acres large.[4]

In 2020, the United States Department of Commerce added Tianjin University to the Entity List.[5] In September 2024, Georgia Tech announced that it will exit the Shenzhen Institute, following U.S. congressional scrutiny of potential ties to the People's Liberation Army.[6] Current students are able to complete their degree requirements and study abroad programs.[7]

Programs

The institute offers undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical and computer engineering,[8] as well as related fields. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and mostly caters to graduate students pursuing degrees in Masters of Science.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wang . Yufeng . 2016-02-28 . Georgia Tech – Shenzhen Media Briefing on April 23, 2014 . 2023-09-20 . Tianjin University Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute . en-US . 2024-09-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909191320/https://www.shenzhen.gatech.edu/2016/02/28/georgia-tech-shenzhen-media-briefing-on-april-23-2014-2/ . live .
  2. Web site: Williams . Trevor . 2016-12-06 . Georgia Tech to Open New Campus in Shenzhen, China . 2023-09-20 . Global Atlanta . en-US . 2022-10-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221015231250/https://www.globalatlanta.com/georgia-tech-open-new-campus-shenzhen-china/ . live .
  3. Web site: 新开"王牌"专业！天津大学佐治亚理工深圳学院开启全面办学第二年 . 2024-03-19 . m.cyol.com . 2024-03-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240319132808/http://m.cyol.com/gb/articles/2022-08/23/content_8q3AKiW4Y.html . live .
  4. Web site: 2022-11-14 . A Brief Introduction – Engineering Study Abroad . 2023-09-20 . Tianjin University Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute . en-US . 2023-07-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230729155641/https://www.shenzhen.gatech.edu/a-brief-introduction-engineering/ . live .
  5. News: Martina . Michael . September 6, 2024 . Georgia Tech to end China partnerships following concerns over military ties . September 7, 2024 . Reuters.
  6. News: Martina . Michael . May 9, 2024 . US committee targets Georgia Tech's alleged ties to Chinese military linked research . May 9, 2024 . Reuters.
  7. Web site: Georgia Tech to Exit Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute News Center . 2024-09-08 . news.gatech.edu . en . 2024-09-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909191207/https://news.gatech.edu/news/2024/09/06/georgia-tech-exit-georgia-tech-shenzhen-institute . live .
  8. Web site: 2021-10-20 . MS Electrical and Computer Engineering . 2023-09-20 . Tianjin University Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute . en-US . 2024-09-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909191207/https://www.shenzhen.gatech.edu/ms-ece/ . live .

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