Fourteen students of Accra Technical University (ATU) have taken their studies beyond Ghana through the University’s Two-Plus-Two Programme. They are currently continuing their bachelor’s degree programmes at the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) in China.
During a recent visit to China, the Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Prof. Engr. Amevi Acakpovi, visited the students at NUIST to learn about their academic progress and general well-being.
He interacted with them about their studies and experiences in China, offered guidance and encouraged them to remain focused and make the most of the academic and cultural opportunities available to them.
The students are pursuing bachelor’s degree programmes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Under the Two-Plus-Two arrangement, qualified students complete the first two years of their studies at ATU before proceeding to NUIST for the remaining two years.
The programme is being implemented under a partnership signed between ATU and NUIST in 2023 to support students’ academic progression and provide them with international exposure. This year, 14 ATU students qualified and were successfully admitted and registered at NUIST.
Prof. Acakpovi told the students that their experiences would contribute significantly to the future development of the programme. He encouraged them to represent ATU and Ghana well and demonstrate to other students what could be achieved through the partnership.
He also noted that the presence of ATU students at NUIST should give prospective students and parents confidence in the programme. Their successful progression demonstrates that students can begin their bachelor’s degree education at ATU and continue the remaining part of their studies in China.
The University is working to create greater awareness of the opportunity among prospective students and parents while strengthening its partnership with NUIST.
For Prof. Acakpovi, meeting the 14 students in China was also an opportunity to see the Two-Plus-Two Programme in action, with ATU students expanding their knowledge and gaining valuable experiences beyond their home campus in Accra.