Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) continues to advance international learning opportunities by launching a five-day gPBL program in partnership with Fukuoka Institute of Technology (FIT), Japan. The program brought together students from both universities to explore cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing, biomedical materials, optical communication and Li-Fi, and electrochemical sensors. Through cross-border teamwork and hands-on collaboration, the initiative ignited a new wave of engineering innovation.

　　The program, held from August 25 to 29 at MCUT, combined theory with practice, allowing students to immerse themselves in engineering applications across diverse fields within a short span of time. FIT students and professors teamed up with MCUT students, fostering dynamic exchanges from the outset. At the opening ceremony, participants enthusiastically introduced themselves, creating a lively atmosphere. One Japanese professor joked, “I didn’t expect so many students to join—our souvenirs aren’t enough for everyone!”—a lighthearted moment that sparked laughter and warmed the cross-cultural exchange.

　　Beyond campus labs and project-based sessions, the program also adopted a “two-way exchange” model. This time, the FIT team visited Taiwan to participate in the course and tour MCUT’s research centers and laboratories, gaining deeper insights into the university’s strengths in advanced technology. In November, MCUT faculty and students will travel to Japan to experience FIT’s practical curriculum and explore its near-100% employment rate educational model. This exchange will give MCUT students the chance to bridge the classroom with industry and expand their global perspectives.

　　Dean of MCUT’s College of Engineering, Prof. Kuoyung Hung, emphasized that the university has long been dedicated to fostering international collaboration and building global academic networks. He highlighted that gPBL is more than just a course—it is an invaluable platform for students to step outside their comfort zones, cultivate cross-cultural communication skills, and strengthen teamwork. “Through cross-national project collaboration, students are able to link academia with industry, and through hands-on practice, exchange, and mutual visits, they not only acquire new knowledge but also broaden their global outlook,” Dean Kuoyung Hung said. “This experience enhances their professional competence and lays a solid foundation for their future careers, demonstrating MCUT’s forward-looking vision in engineering education and its global connections.”

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This article is simultaneously published in the 37th edition of the SDGs E-paper.