Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have joined forces to offer a groundbreaking dual-degree undergraduate program in Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech). The collaboration was officially announced at a signing ceremony and press conference held on September 9th at SJTU's Xujiahui Campus.

This innovative program marks the first of its kind between mainland China and Hong Kong universities, offering students a unique opportunity to earn degrees from both institutions. The initiative aims to nurture high-caliber professionals equipped with solid financial knowledge, engineering mindset, and data analysis skills to meet the growing demands of the digital economy and artificial intelligence era.

Professor Shaoxuan LIU, Executive Dean of SJTU-BOC Institute of Technology & Finance, emphasized that the program responds to China's national strategy for technological innovation and promotes high-quality development in FinTech.

Professor Shaoxuan LIU, Executive Dean of SJTU-BOC Institute of Technology & Finance

Professor Hon-ki TSANG, Dean of CUHK's Faculty of Engineering, expressed his optimism about the collaboration, stating that it would foster interdisciplinary talent and contribute to FinTech development in Hong Kong, mainland China, and beyond.

Professor Hon-ki TSANG

The program will leverage the strengths of both institutions and regions. CUHK's FinTech curriculum, established in 2017, covers cutting-edge areas such as natural language processing and large language models. Meanwhile, SJTU will contribute its expertise in artificial intelligence and big data.

Students will benefit from immersive experiences in Shanghai and Hong Kong, two leading international financial centers, gaining exposure to diverse financial markets and urban cultures.

This dual-degree initiative is part of a broader strategic partnership between SJTU and CUHK, which includes plans for future collaborations in fields such as medicine and artificial intelligence.

As China continues to develop its FinTech sector, this program is poised to play a crucial role in cultivating innovative talent with a global perspective, ready to contribute to the industry's growth domestically and internationally.