To: All undergraduate and graduate students of the University,

In March 2021, Northeast Forestry University was approved by the Ministry of Education to participate in the Innovation and Practice Program for the Cultivation of High-Level International Talents.

To continue advancing the high-quality development of the Program, the University aims to cultivate, in support of its "Double First-Class" initiative, more interdisciplinary talents with a global vision, proficiency in foreign languages, and a solid command of international rules.

In accordance with the spirit of the Notice on Launching the Global Governance and Interdisciplinary Course Series of the Innovation and Practice Program for the Cultivation of High-Level International Talents for the 2026–2027 Academic Year (Renwenzhongxin Han [2026] No. 165) issued by the Center for International People-to-People Exchange of the Ministry of Education, the University hereby launches the selection of students for the Program's Base Class for the Fall Semester of 2026. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

I. Program Background and Achievements

Since its implementation, the Program has yielded remarkable results and has progressively established a well-developed support system covering course study, competence training, and internships and practical training. In recent years, Program participants have repeatedly distinguished themselves on the stage of global governance, demonstrating the outstanding caliber of students of Northeast Forestry University:

Frequent breakthrough achievements. In early 2026, Jia YOU, a graduate student of the Base Class, successfully completed a six-month internship at the Geneva headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Switzerland. This marked the first time a student of our University had interned at a core specialized agency of the United Nations, representing a major breakthrough in the University's cultivation of talent for international organizations.

Recognition of innovative work. In 2025,Shixuan LI, a student of Aulin College, during an internship at an international organization, produced a research article and a short film which, on account of their keen insight into the convergence of culture and technology, were selected for the digital library of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) and made publicly available worldwide.

Broad engagement with frontier issues. The Program actively organizes students to participate in high-level international events. In 2025, student delegates attended the Model World Health Assembly hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, contributing the voices of Chinese youth on global issues such as digital health and artificial intelligence. The Program has also supported students in participating in seminars and study sessions at international summits on the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence. To date, through the Program, the University has sent more than 110 students on offline and online internships and practical training placements, at host institutions including, but not limited to, the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in China, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the International Organization Talent Development Society, and the International Multilateral Trade Cooperation Organization.

These achievements fully demonstrate that participation in the Program offers opportunities for high-level international cultivation and practice, and for the enhancement of global competence. A new round of selection is hereby launched for all currently enrolled students. Students aspiring to devote themselves to global governance, or to intern and work at international organizations, are cordially welcome to apply.

II. Eligibility

Applicants shall be Chinese nationals who are full-time, non-graduating-year undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students with strong foreign language proficiency. Priority will be given to students of the "Double First-Class" disciplines of Forestry and Forestry Engineering, other agriculture- and forestry-related disciplines, Sino-foreign cooperative education programs, and foreign languages and related majors. All students intending to intern, undertake practical training, or work at international organizations worldwide are eligible to apply.

III. Key Information and Requirements

(1) Student Selection

Applicants are required to complete two stages of assessment: a written English test and an interview.

Application period: September 23 – October 7, 2026.

The schedule and venue of the written test and interview will be announced separately in the application QQ group.

(2) Course Enrollment

Students admitted to the Base Class must complete course enrollment as required and undertake online study of the Global Governance course series. In accordance with the arrangements of the Center for International People-to-People Exchange of the Ministry of Education, the Global Governance courses for this semester are scheduled as follows:

(3) Course Study

All courses are delivered entirely in English online, combining live-streamed and recorded sessions, with replays available. Each student may enroll in one (1) course per semester.

In the 2026–2027 academic year, the Global Governance course series will continue to offer 65 courses in four categories — STEM, humanities and social sciences, business, and international career development — each comprising 32 class hours. The Interdisciplinary course series will continue to offer 36 cross-disciplinary courses covering areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, the digital economy, and energy security, each comprising 32 class hours.

The total course grade consists of a base score of 100 points (attendance: 20 points; midterm examination: 40 points; final examination: 40 points) plus a bonus of up to 10 points (assessed on the basis of major assignments and research reports). A total score of 60 or above constitutes a pass.

(4) Credit Recognition

Upon completion of the course and passing the assessment, students are required to attend at least two (2) relevant lectures, whereupon each course may be recognized as one (1) credit toward the International (G) module of undergraduate general education electives, or toward graduate public elective credits. Specific recognition shall be implemented by the Undergraduate School and the Graduate School in light of actual circumstances.

(5) Award of Certificates

Base Class students who enroll in Global Governance courses for two consecutive semesters, completing one course with a passing grade in each semester, will be awarded an electronic course certificate by the Center for International People-to-People Exchange of the Ministry of Education. Students with outstanding performance may, upon recommendation, be given priority in participating in international organization internship and training programs organized by the University.

IV. Application and Inquiries

Application method: please join the application QQ group, No. 973479125. When applying for admission to the group, please note "School/College + Name + Contact Information."

Arrangements concerning the written test, the interview, and other specific matters will be announced in the group. Please follow the group announcements closely.

Application deadline: October 7, 2026.

Contacts:

                                       International Cooperation Office; Undergraduate School;  Graduate School;  Aulin College

                                                                                                                                                      September 23, 2026