About Us

Development History

In January 2013, representatives from the Science and Education Cooperation Office of the Consulate General of France in Guangzhou visited DGUT, expressing interest in promoting cooperation between French higher education institutions and the university after learning about its academic and research profile.

In March 2014, DGUT and CNAM signed a framework agreement to jointly establish the Institute and formed a preparatory committee.

In June and November 2014, the presidents of both universities exchanged visits and signed the formal agreement on cooperative education.

In March 2015, the CNAM Dongguan Centre was inaugurated.

In April 2015, DGUT sent four academic coordinators to CNAM to finalise the curriculum design and teaching arrangements.

In October 2015, under the witness of Mr Bai Tao, then Member of the Standing Committee of the Dongguan Municipal Committee and Head of the Organisation Department, and Mr Ma Yansheng, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France, DGUT and CNAM signed the Agreement on Joint Master’s Training and the Agreement on Establishing a Sino-French Research Collaboration Platform. CNAM authorised the awarding of its academic degrees, thereby completing the framework for cooperation based on “one distinctive institute, one collaborative centre, and one research platform.”

In March 2016, DGUT submitted a formal application to the Ministry of Education to establish a Sino-foreign cooperative educational institution. The People’s Government of Guangdong Province and the Department of Education of Guangdong Province both issued official letters to the Ministry supporting this initiative.

In July 2016, representatives from DGUT attended the expert review and project evaluation session organised by the Ministry of Education, with Deputy Director-General Xing Feng and Director Li Jinjun from the Guangdong Department of Education present.

From October 2016 onwards, DGUT submitted a comprehensive improvement report addressing the Ministry’s evaluation comments. After extensive discussions and revisions with the French partner, the proposal met the Ministry’s standards.

In February 2017, the Ministry of Education formally approved the establishment of the DGUT-CNAM Institute.

Educational Model

Students admitted to the DCI are registered with both DGUT and CNAM. They study under the academic systems of both universities and may undertake study periods at CNAM in France. Credits are mutually recognised by the two universities. Upon meeting graduation and degree requirements, students are awarded degree certificates from both universities.