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Shenzhen Technology University(SZTU) Partners with Huawei, Tencent, and Baidu to Launch Joint Programs

In the wave of global digital transformation, how can we cultivate truly application-oriented talent that aligns with industry needs? Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) leverages its 15th Five-Year Plan to guide development, focusing on industry-driven demand, talent cultivation, and technological innovation. In November 2024, SZTU launched the “In-Depth Industry-Education Alignment Research Program” to strengthen the “Thorough Research, Genuine Implementation” mechanism.

 

The university’s official WeChat account presents the “In-Depth Research” series to showcase immersive investigations by various schools into enterprises and production lines. These reports also introduce the 40 undergraduate majors available for admission in 2025.

 

Today, we highlight the impressive results from the School of Big Data and Internet, which has established joint industry academies and special classes with leading companies like Huawei, Tencent, and Baidu, using enterprise research as the compass to pioneer a new elite talent training model rooted in industry–education integration.

Diversified Talent Cultivation

Connecting Classrooms with Industry in Real Time

The School of Big Data and Internet promotes diversified talent development by co-establishing industry academies and specialized classes with top domestic tech firms and renowned international universities. These include:

  • ··Huawei Future Technology Academy

  • ··Tencent Cybersecurity Talent Class

  • ··Kunpeng Elite Class (in collaboration with Huawei)

  • ··AI Elite Class (with Baidu)

  • ··OpenHarmony Elite Class (with DeepinKaihong, Jiulian, Xunfang)

  • ··Embodied Intelligence Talent Class (with UBTECH Robotics)

  • ··Large Model Intelligence Elite Class (with Alibaba Cloud, DingTalk, and iFLYTEK)

The school also established a Science and Technology Innovation Center that offers students rich opportunities for hands-on learning and innovation competitions, such as the Drone Association, RoboMaster “Craftsmen” Team, and the ACM Algorithm & Programming Lab.

Majors such as Internet of Things Engineering, Data Science & Big Data Technology, and Computer Science & Technology collaborated with previously partnered enterprises to conduct industry research. So far, they have visited 52 companies and associations, with over 40 faculty members participating. A detailed Industry Research Report was completed in the first half of the year, resulting in:

  • ··Several new university–enterprise collaborations

  • ··1 new technology transfer (patent)

  • The establishment of new joint labs:

    • ··Network Security & AI Applications Lab

    • ··Greater Bay Area Collaborative Innovation Lab

    • ··1024 Joint Lab

  • ··Enterprise funding totaling approximately 4.2 million RMB

   

Expansion of the “Special Class” Matrix

The school has partnered with UBTECH Robotics Corp. to build the Embodied Intelligence Talent Class, a comprehensive platform integrating academic research, professional training, skill competitions, and employment.

It also formed partnerships with Alibaba Cloud Computing, DingTalk (China), and iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. to launch the Large Model Intelligence Elite Class, focusing on academic exchange and technological services.

Tripartite Strategic Cooperation

Strategic cooperation agreements were signed with Kaihong Digital Industry Development Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Jiulian Kaihong Technology Development Co., Ltd. Based on their strengths in education resources and R&D platforms, the partnership leverages KaihongOS (powered by OpenHarmony) to deeply integrate industry ecosystems.
This builds upon the existing OpenHarmony Elite Class and promotes:

  • ··Joint university–enterprise labs and research

  • ··Ecosystem co-development

  • ··Collaborative delivery centers

  • ··A world-class OpenHarmony talent and industry ecosystem

Internship and Employment Pipeline

In 2024, the school reached internship agreements with:

  • ··Dingxuan Commercial Cryptography Evaluation Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

  • ··Shenzhen Information Security Management Center

  • ··Yiguo (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.

  • ··Shenzhen Bolaiya Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

As of now, 14 off-campus internship bases have been jointly established.

Resource Sharing and Connectivity

The school signed cooperation agreements with:

  • Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association

  • Pingshan District Federation of Industry and Commerce (General Chamber of Commerce)

The IoT Association connects over 60,000 IoT companies and nearly 500 paying members, making it one of the most active IoT organizations in China.

The school and the association agreed to collaborate on integrating industry and education, fostering joint talent training mechanisms that combine government, industry, academia, research, and application. Together, they:

  • ··Conducted surveys of over 100 companies

  • ··Produced talent consulting reports

  • ··Focused on talent needs in IoT, computing, and AI industries

Programs Aligned with Future Development Tracks

Dual Empowerment Through Faculty and Research Platforms

The School of Big Data and Internet currently enrolls over 2,000 students and employs 130+ faculty and staff, forming a team with diverse academic, overseas, and enterprise backgrounds. Faculty includes:

  • ··3 Provincial Leading Talents

  • ··1 Stanford–Elsevier Global Top 2% Scientist

  • ··47 Shenzhen High-Level Talents

The school has over 40,000 square meters of facilities, supporting 4,000 students and staff. It owns 13,000+ units of equipment valued at over 283 million RMB. It has been approved for:

  • ··2 Provincial Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers

  • ··1 Provincial Modern Industry Academy

  • ··1 Provincial University–Enterprise Joint Lab

  • ··1 Key Discipline under Guangdong’s “Strengthening and Excellence” Program

  • ··1 Technical Research Center by the Provincial Department of Education

It also established multiple research platforms, such as the Smart IoT Big Data Research Center under the National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data System Computing.

 

Graduate Outcomes:
Alumni have joined employers such as Huawei, Tencent, Baidu, ByteDance, DJI, BYD, Xiaomi, and Fibocom. Graduate schools include the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yale University, Sun Yat-sen University, University of Hong Kong, University of Sydney, and University of Edinburgh.