On the morning of April 13, a delegation from Ulsan Metropolitan City, South Korea, paid a visit to Wuxi Vocational and Technical University for an exchange and study tour. The group toured three key facilities — the Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Center, the Public Virtual Simulation Training Center, and the School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering — gaining firsthand insight into the university's distinctive approach to vocational education and its state-of-the-art practical training infrastructure.
Smart Manufacturing: Where Industry Meets the Classroom
At the Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Center, delegates explored cutting-edge training platforms dedicated to industrial robotics and smart production lines. The visit left a strong impression — delegation members expressed genuine admiration for the university's ability to stay at the forefront of industrial development while systematically cultivating highly skilled technical talent ready for the demands of modern industry.
Stepping into the Future of Learning
The tour continued at the Public Virtual Simulation Training Center, where delegates received an in-depth introduction to the university's innovative applications of virtual simulation technology in teaching and learning. Highlights included a hands-on session with an integrated virtual reality workstation — an experience that sparked considerable enthusiasm among the group and sparked lively discussion about the future of immersive education.
Driving the Future: New Energy and Intelligent Vehicles
The final stop brought the delegation to the School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering, where they visited the New Energy Vehicle Training Base and the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Laboratory. The university's industry-education integration model and its deep-rooted partnerships with leading enterprises drew particular praise, with delegates noting the effectiveness of this collaborative approach in preparing graduates for real-world challenges.
Building Bridges in Vocational Education
The visit laid a strong foundation for future cooperation between China and South Korea in the field of vocational education. Both sides expressed a shared commitment to deepening communication and actively exploring opportunities for collaboration — including faculty and student exchanges, joint program development, and technical training initiatives — with the goal of advancing the internationalization of vocational education together.
A Guided Tour of the Intelligent Manufacturing Plant
A Guided Tour of the Intelligent Manufacturing Plant
Visitors Tour the IOT Center
Written and photographed by Li Ruoshui | Reviewed by Jiang Hongcheng
