Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University

Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University
天津大学佐治亚理工深圳学院
TypePublic
ActiveAugust 2014 (2014-08)–September 2024 (2024-09)
AccreditationMarch 2020
Location
Shenzhen
,
Guangdong
,
China
Campus
  • 40 acres (16 ha)
  • Urban
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.gtsi.edu.cn/en Edit this at Wikidata

Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University (Chinese: 天津大学佐治亚理工深圳学院; GTSI) was an affiliated college of Tianjin University and an oversea campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The campus was discontinued in September 2024 after U.S. congressional scrutiny over national security concerns.

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 was approximately 40 acres large.[2][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 would exit the Shenzhen Institute, following U.S. congressional scrutiny of Georgia Tech's potential ties with the People's Liberation Army.[6][5] Current students were able to complete their degree requirements and study abroad programs.[7]

Programs

The institute offered undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical and computer engineering,[8] as well as related fields. It was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and mostly catered to graduate students pursuing degrees in Masters of Science.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Wang, Yufeng (2016-02-28). "Georgia Tech – Shenzhen Media Briefing on April 23, 2014". Tianjin University Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute. Archived from the original on 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Trevor (2016-12-06). "Georgia Tech to Open New Campus in Shenzhen, China". Global Atlanta. Archived from the original on 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. ↑ "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". m.cyol.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  4. 1 2 "A Brief Introduction – Engineering Study Abroad". Tianjin University Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute. 2022-11-14. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  5. 1 2 Martina, Michael (September 6, 2024). "Georgia Tech to end China partnerships following concerns over military ties". Reuters. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ Martina, Michael (May 9, 2024). "US committee targets Georgia Tech's alleged ties to Chinese military linked research". Reuters. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Georgia Tech to Exit Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute | News Center". news.gatech.edu. Archived from the original on 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  8. ↑ "MS Electrical and Computer Engineering". Tianjin University Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute. 2021-10-20. Archived from the original on 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
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