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Entity Type: Domestic University

Inha University

Inha University (인하대학교) is a private research university located in Incheon, South Korea. The university was established on February 4, 1954, with support from Korean and American benefactors. The university offers approximately 70-80 undergraduate programs, including engineering, business, journalism, and humanities courses. The University maintains active engagement with Chinese institutions through various academic frameworks. It runs joint bachelor’s degree programs with Chinese partners. Additionally, Inha University has a long-standing partnership with Dalian University of Technology, celebrating 15 years of cooperation in 2022, with collaboration in mathematics and biomedical engineering. Juyong Ha (하주용), president of the Korean Association for Media Policy Studies at Inha University, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Korea University

Korea University (고려대학교) is a private research university located in Seoul, South Korea. The university was established in 1905, making it one of South Korea’s oldest private universities. The university offers programs in liberal arts, social sciences, business, journalism, and engineering across 81 departments. It maintains active engagement with foreign universities through academic frameworks, including joint programs with Chinese partners such as Fudan University through the CAMPUS Asia program. Hunyul Lee (이헌율),  a professor at the School of Media and Communication at Korea University, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Sogang University

Sogang University (서강대학교) is a private Jesuit research university founded in 1960, the only Jesuit institution of higher education in South Korea. The university offers programs across 27 departments in humanities, social sciences, business, communication, and engineering. It maintains active partnerships with Chinese institutions, including the China-Korea LEADership Exchange Program, an academic exchange programme in partnership with Fudan University. Chae Jung Hwa (채정화), a researcher at the ICT Law and Economics Institute, attended a symposium on China-South Korea media content exchange, organized by the Communication University of China, on January 10, 2026.

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), established in 1925, operates 11 faculties and 41 schools offering programs in medicine, engineering, sciences, humanities, and law. In December 2018, AUTh established a Confucius Institute in partnership with Shanghai International Studies University (上海外國語大學), with the stated goal of “promoting Chinese language teaching and cultural exchange.” The university maintains 188 international cooperation agreements spanning Europe, the Balkans, Russia, North America, and the Far East.

University of Central Lancashire Cyprus

The University of Central Lancashire Cyprus, or UCLan Cyprus, was the first international branch campus of the University of Central Lancashire, UK, established in 2012 in the southeastern city of Pyla. The campus operates as both a branch campus of the University of Central Lancashire and a fully licensed university in Cyprus. Students graduating from UCLan Cyprus receive a double degree from both UCLan Cyprus and UCLan UK. The university offers programs across its Schools of Business, Law, Sciences, Arts, and Media and Communication. UCLan Cyprus held its first forum on the Belt and Road Initiative in 2019. 

Cyprus University of Technology

The Cyprus University of Technology (Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου), also known as CUT, is a public research institution established in 2004 in Limassol, Cyprus. The university comprises six faculties and 13 academic departments offering undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, management, health sciences, and applied arts. In October 2024, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides visited the Confucius Institute at CUT, where, according to the Chinese embassy, he “emphasized the importance of deepening cultural and educational ties between Cyprus and China.” The Confucius Institute at CUT was established in collaboration with Hangzhou Electrical Science and Technology University (杭州電子科技大學) in June 2023 to promote the study of the Chinese language and culture, fostering cross-cultural understanding and academic exchanges.

University of Cyprus

The University of Cyprus (Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου), or UCY, is a public university established in 1989, with its main campus located in Nicosia. The university hosts eight faculties and 22 departments and operates a Confucius Institute, which was opened in 2014. According to Chinese media, the university co-hosted the 2nd China-Cyprus Youth Forum in Nicosia in October 2023, with themes including “Promoting Sustainable Development for a Green Future” and “Promoting Traditional Cultures to Address Current Challenges,” both themes with echoes of official Chinese policy language.

Universiti Teknologi Brunei

The University of Technology Brunei, also known as Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), is a public research university located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It was originally established as the Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) in January 1986. The institution specializes in engineering, business, computing, design, applied sciences, and mathematics. While no formal framework for cooperation with China was found, UTB maintains academic engagement with Chinese institutions through conference participation. In September 2025, two UTB faculty members — Lee Kok Yueh, an assistant professor at the Center for Communication, Teaching and Learning, and Hjh Shanafizahwatty binti Hj Mat Salleh, a lecturer and communication coordinator — participated in the China-ASEAN Future Journalism and Communication Education Conference (中國—東盟未來新聞傳播教育會議).

LSPR Institute of Communication and Business

LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, originally established as the London School of Public Relations-Jakarta on July 1, 1992, is one of several private higher education institutions in Indonesia specializing in communication and business studies. Founded by Prita Kemal Gani (普麗塔·凱馬爾·加尼), the institute operates campuses in Jakarta, Bekasi, and Bali. While no formal framework for cooperation with China was found, LSPR Institute of Communication and Business maintains academic engagement with Chinese institutions on media topics and issues through conference participation. In September 2025, one faculty member — Yuliana Riana Prasetyawati, M.M., dean of the Faculty of Business at LSPR Institute — took part in the China-ASEAN Future Journalism and Communication Education Conference (中國—東盟未來新聞傳播教育會議).