1. Fuzhou University & Maynooth University International Engineering College

2. Maynooth University (MU)
Part of the National University of Ireland, established as a university in 1997
Ranked by THE in the top 400 and 68th in universities under 50 years old
International research strengths in IT and biosciences
Over 12,000 students, over 450 academic staff from more than 20 countries.
Located 25 km from Dublin with the best modern research and teaching facilities.
FUMU-IEC 18/12/2018

3. Fuzhou University (FZU)
Fuzhou University ( is a highly ranked 211 university.
Significant research strengths in computer science and engineering, particularly robotics
Located in Fujian province, one of the top-ranked provinces of China for quality of life
~30,000 students and 1,900 full-time staff
FUMU-IEC 18/12/2018

4. Background Origin/motivation for the collaboration
MU has been involved in China since 2002
we wanted a deeper and more sustainable engagement
with a focus on building a foundation for postgraduate and research links
another Asian institution recommended us to FZU
How many students have come through the programme?
projecting a max of 300 per year to an overall steady state of 1,200
FUMU-IEC 18/12/2018

5. Background A “4+0” agreement
The International Engineering College (IEC) will run four programmes:
BE Electronic Engineering
BSc Software Engineering
BSc in Robotics and Intelligent Devices
BSc Mobile, Multimedia and Web Programming
Intake is projected at 300 per year starting in September 2019
Teaching will involve a combination of MU and external staff
Students will be awarded MU and FZU degrees
FUMU-IEC 25/9/2018

6. Challenges and Successes
two QA challenges we have faced
difference in metrics for measuring success (e.g., skills-based vs. problem-based learning)
recruitment of suitable personnel
two QA successes we have had
strong engagement of senior management in both institutions
shared experience from colleagues at UCD

7. Thank you!