Transnational Education

 

Transnational Educational Opportunity - Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) and Jilin University in China:

The University of Alberta is partnering with two universities in China to offer Mathematics and Statistics programs. Launched in September 2026, these two undergraduate programs bring together teaching and academic expertise from the University of Alberta and the two partner institutions, noted above; to enable students to earn degrees from both universities upon successful completion of the program requirements.

Specific Programs Offered:

Statistics will be offered in conjunction with the Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) and Applied Mathematics, with Jilin University.

Overview of Statistics Program with CUEB:

Statistics with the Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB): A four-year dual-degree program based in Beijing, China. Students complete all four years at CUEB, with U of A courses delivered as part of the program. This structure is known as a 4+0 program. Statistics Program with CUEB

Overview of Applied Mathematics Program with Jilin University:

Applied Mathematics with Jilin University in China: A four-year dual-degree program based in Changchun, China and Edmonton, Canada. Students complete their first three years at Jilin University and their final year at the University of Alberta. This structure is known as a 3+1 program. Applied Mathematics, with Jilin University

 

Student Experience:

Students in both programs benefit from an international educational experience that brings together the academic expertise of the University of Alberta and its Chinese partner universities. Students in the Statistics program complete their studies at CUEB in Beijing, while students in the Applied Mathematics program spend three years at Jilin University in Changchun and their final year at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Degrees and Future Opportunities:

  • Statistics with CUEB: The dual-degree program in Statistics with the CUEB develops students’ mathematical and statistical foundations and their ability to analyse data and apply statistical methods. Upon successful completion of the applicable requirements, students receive degrees from CUEB and the University of Alberta. Graduates develop a foundation for careers involving statistics and data analysis, or for applications to graduate programs in statistics and related fields.
  • Applied Mathematics with Jilin University: Upon successful completion of applicable requirements for the Applied Mathematics dual-degree program with Jilin University and the University of Alberta, students receive degrees from both Jilin University and the University of Alberta. This program prepares students to pursue careers using mathematical methods or to apply for further study in mathematics and related fields.

Contact:

Please reach out to mssdual@ualberta.ca if you have any questions or would like to learn more about these programs.


University of Alberta President Bill Flanagan (left) and CUEB President Weixing Wu (right) unveil a plaque celebrating the start of the dual-degree program on September 11, 2026, in Beijing.

University of Alberta and CUEB Representatives, during the U of A delegation’s visit to Beijing on September 11, 2026.

The Wu Zhuoqun Building, home to Jilin University’s School of Mathematics - Changchun, China.

Representatives from the University of Alberta and Jilin University at the launch ceremony of the joint program in Changchun on July 8, 2026.

Representatives from the University of Alberta and Jilin University at the launch ceremony of the joint program in Changchun on July 8, 2026.