Obuda University Expands Cooperation with Hebei Province
Obuda University has taken another significant step in strengthening its international relations: two senior representatives from Hebei Province, Mr. Shi Dexin and Ms. Liu Honglei, visited Budapest to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the institutions. The talks focused on industrial development in the province, the application of the university’s engineering expertise, and plans for a joint Science Park and dual degree program.
The Chinese delegation, Shi Dexin, Deputy Head of the Economic Division, and Liu Honglei, Deputy Head of the Investment Subdivision, previously met representatives of Obuda University at the International Science Park Conference in Shanghai. The purpose of their visit was to strengthen the relationship through concrete forms of cooperation.
Mr. Shi emphasized that while agriculture remains the main driver of Hebei’s economy, the province aims to develop its industrial sector, adopt advanced Western technologies, and promote knowledge transfer. To achieve this, Hebei is dedicating substantial resources and has expressed particular interest in Obuda University’s international reputation and strong engineering profile.
The delegation was received by Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Vice-Rector for General Affairs, who presented the development concept of the OU Science Park and highlighted the university’s broad range of research, development, and innovation (R+D+I) activities. Key focus areas included medical technology, materials science, cybersecurity, and hydrogen technology, the latter particularly capturing the guests’ interest. The Vice-Rector also proposed the launch of short, intensive training programs, modeled after the Summer University.
During the discussions, Mr. Shi expressed Hebei Province’s willingness to support and finance the establishment of a future Obuda University campus in China, and invited the university’s delegation to personally visit the newly designated development site. The Chinese side’s vision is to create an innovative educational hub in Northern China that would support Beijing’s decentralization and boost regional development.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties signed a joint statement of intent to begin developing a dual degree program and to lay the foundations for a joint Science Park, marking a new milestone in the cooperation between the two institutions.
Mr. Shi emphasized that while agriculture remains the main driver of Hebei’s economy, the province aims to develop its industrial sector, adopt advanced Western technologies, and promote knowledge transfer. To achieve this, Hebei is dedicating substantial resources and has expressed particular interest in Obuda University’s international reputation and strong engineering profile.
The delegation was received by Prof. Dr. Zoltán Rajnai, Vice-Rector for General Affairs, who presented the development concept of the OU Science Park and highlighted the university’s broad range of research, development, and innovation (R+D+I) activities. Key focus areas included medical technology, materials science, cybersecurity, and hydrogen technology, the latter particularly capturing the guests’ interest. The Vice-Rector also proposed the launch of short, intensive training programs, modeled after the Summer University.
During the discussions, Mr. Shi expressed Hebei Province’s willingness to support and finance the establishment of a future Obuda University campus in China, and invited the university’s delegation to personally visit the newly designated development site. The Chinese side’s vision is to create an innovative educational hub in Northern China that would support Beijing’s decentralization and boost regional development.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties signed a joint statement of intent to begin developing a dual degree program and to lay the foundations for a joint Science Park, marking a new milestone in the cooperation between the two institutions.
