Graduates of partnership between Stirling and Chengdu University celebrate their achievements

Students studying double degrees as part of a prestigious partnership between the University of Stirling and Chengdu University in China have been recognised for their achievements.

A ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of 231 graduates who have completed degrees in BA (Hons) Sport Studies, BSc (Hons) Data Science and BA (Hons) Digital Media.

Officially launched in 2021, the partnership enables students to earn two degrees – one from Stirling and one from Chengdu – at the end of four years of study, provided they fulfil the academic requirements for both institutions.

Students celebrate their graduation from the Stirling College, Chengdu University partnership.

Currently, more than 1,000 students are enrolled on Stirling College, Chengdu University programmes, and this figure is set to rise with increasing demand and the launch of two new Masters programmes, MSc Sport Management and MSc Big Data, in the autumn.

The second cohort of graduates was presented with their awards at a ceremony in Chengdu attended by University of Stirling Senior Deputy Principal (Internationalisation) Professor Neville Wylie and Chengdu University Vice-President Professor Liu Xianfeng.

Professor Neville Wylie, Senior Deputy Principal (Internationalisation), presided over the ceremony in China.

Shared commitment

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: “My warmest congratulations go to all those celebrating their graduation at Stirling College, Chengdu University this weekend.

“The partnership between Chengdu University and the University of Stirling is built on a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, and a shared belief that international education and collaboration can help build a better world. We are proud to see that partnership continue to flourish and to celebrate the success of another cohort of graduates.

“Our graduates leave with the skills and experience required to make a difference in their chosen fields and the wider world, and it is always special to recognise their hard work and academic achievements.”

Professor Álvaro Collar, Executive Dean Stirling College, Chengdu University, added: “My congratulations to all of our graduates. They joined us with ambition and curiosity, and leave with new perspectives, valuable skills, and lasting connections that span China and the UK. I hope that they are proud of all they have achieved.

“At Stirling, we encourage our graduates to be the difference and help shape the future, and I look forward to seeing the impact and accomplishments of our newest alumni in the years ahead.”

Students celebrated alongside their peers as they marked the end of their studies.

Ambition

The University of Stirling and Chengdu University are united by a shared commitment to sporting excellence.

This summer, a record number of athletes from Stirling – Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence – will compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while Chengdu strengthened its international sporting reputation by hosting the prestigious World Games last year.

Sport is at the heart of the partnership's programmes. The data science and digital media degrees both include sports-related content, alongside interdisciplinary elements across all undergraduate courses.

In the future, students on the partnership’s courses will have the option to spend time studying at Stirling as part of their degree, or through a postgraduate degree on completion of their undergraduate studies.

Find out more about the University of Stirling’s international partnerships.