Chung Hua University, who has been a partner with the University of California, Irvine DCE since 2019, signed a new agreement on July 22, 2022. This new agreement includes their Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR) 3+1+1 track that helps the 3rd year students at Chung Hua University be better prepared for studying in any world's top 100 universities' master's programs.

The 3+1+1 track offers the current Chung Hua University fourth-year / senior students, whose academic focuses are in Engineering, Data Science, or Business Analytics, advanced academic, professional, research, and communication skills training through rigorous credit-bearing courses.

In addition, the 3+1+1 track provides the ACTS (Authentic, Comprehensive, Targeted, Strategic) focused graduate application assistance, helps students become familiar with a top university's demanding graduate school culture and sets a right-fit educational path for reaching their goals. The 3+1+1 track students may also be eligible to participate in a three-month internship to boost their resumes and interaction with business professionals in the U.S.

Professor Erin Kong, the special assistant to the President of Chung Hua University, was the coordinator who facilitated the signing of the contract. Prof. Kong pointed out that the 3+1+ 1 track provides a pathway for qualified Chung Hua University students to have the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree from CHU and a master's degree at UCI or another top university in the U.S. She had always hoped for further cooperation opportunities such as this with UCI and any other top universities in the world. After half a year of hard work, she finally completed this essential cooperation plan.

Furthermore, Professor Kong emphasized that CHU's College of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has passed IEET accreditation and is recognized by ABET。 Also, the College of Management of Chung Hua University is an accredited member of AACSB International. The college has established exchange programs with other top universities (e.g., the double degree cooperation program with San Francisco State University). The university credits will be recognized by U.S. universities and around the world. Chung Hua University students in these colleges are encouraged to apply for this new study abroad education opportunity provided by the 3+1+1 track at UCI. Other college students at Chung Hua University who meet the qualifications are also welcome.

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