On June 27, the International School of Engineering (ISE) at Tianjin Chengjian University (TCU) held its grand 2025 Graduation and Degree Conferral Ceremony. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Prof. Wang Zhongliang, President of TCU; Prof. Andrzej Rafał Szarata, Rector of Cracow University of Technology (CUT); Prof. Beata Backiel-Brzozowska, representative of Bialystok University of Technology (BUT); Prof. Jan Józef Kazior, Vice Chairman of ISE Joint Management Committee; Ms. Ewa Sleszynska of BUT Polish-Chinese Cooperation Center; Ms. Katarzyna Agnieszka Baron-Lisiakiewicz, Head of CUT International Relations Office; Prof. Magdalena Kozien-Wozniak, Dean of CUT Faculty of Architecture; Prof. Rafal Jan Zawisza, Vice Director of Architecture Programs of ISE; and Prof. Katarzyna Anita Lakomy, Vice Director of Landscape Architecture Programs of ISE.
Directors and Deans from TCU Academic Affairs Office, Graduate School, International Cooperation Office, School of Civil Engineering, and School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering also attended the ceremony, along with the leadership team of ISE, faculty representatives, student and parent representatives, and the graduating class of 2025.
On behalf of BUT, Rector Marta Kosior-Kazberuk extended her warmest congratulations to the graduates. She mentioned that the success of the cooperative programs among ISE, BUT, and CUT had greatly contributed to students’ academic and personal development. She highly commended the graduates’ professional accomplishments in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, noting that their educational experience in China and Poland not only equipped them with technical knowledge, but also cultivated their intercultural understanding and global perspectives—essential foundations for success in the global environment of today’s world. In her heartfelt message, she wished the graduates the strength, confidence, and passion to shape the world, pursue their goals, and realize their dreams. She encouraged them to view the diplomas as their pride and evidence of years of commitment to self-development, and to never stop learning, growing, and inspiring others.
CUT Rector Andrzej Szarata warmly congratulated the Class of 2025 on successfully completing their studies and receiving their degrees. Reflecting on the students’ memorable and fulfilling years at ISE and CUT, he praised their outstanding academic achievements earned through dedication and perseverance. He encouraged the graduates to stay true to their aspirations, apply their knowledge and skills in real-world challenges, and contribute to social progress, national development, and the well-being of humanity. He also expressed the hope that graduates would treasure their university experience as one of the most cherished memories of their life journey.
TCU President Wang Zhongliang extended sincere congratulations to the graduates and shared four heartfelt messages: First, bear in mind a strong sense of responsibility to the nation and embrace the spirit of the times; second, adopt lifelong learning to adapt to changes; third, uphold integrity and truth while taking resolute action; and fourth, become ambassadors of cultural exchange and actively serve the Belt and Road Initiative. As the largest Sino-foreign cooperative education institution in Tianjin, ISE has achieved remarkable outcomes—this year, 128 undergraduate and 54 postgraduate students have earned dual degrees from both Chinese and Polish institutions. Among them, 59 undergraduate graduates will pursue further studies, 38 students have been admitted to prestigious universities worldwide, including Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, University College London, and the University of California, Berkeley, etc. These achievements underscored the excellence of the joint education model. President Wang expressed his deep appreciation for the contributions of the Polish partner universities, which had empowered students with cutting-edge knowledge and international perspectives. He concluded with best wishes for the graduates: may you have bright future and the courage to pursue your dreams.
Prof. Beata Backiel-Brzozowska of BUT announced the conferral of bachelor’s and master’s degrees from BUT.
Prof. Magdalena Kozien-Wozniak, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at CUT, announced the conferral of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture from CUT.
Prof. Huang Lingxiang, Dean of the ISE, announced the list of 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate and Master Graduates of TCU.
Zheng Yufan, the undergraduate representative of ISE, a student from the 2021 Landscape Architecture program, fondly reviewed his four years of growth: from the nervousness and curiosity upon first entering TCU to the confidence of being admitted to Tianjin University for graduate studies. TCU’s academic atmosphere, diverse courses, and study experience at CUT in Poland broadened his horizons and consolidated his knowledge. The learned and rigorous professors led him in professional explorations; the caring counselors offered warm support like family; and the classmates, who stood by him during late-night study sessions in the dorm, encouraged him during exam seasons, and shared anxiety during graduate school preparations, became the most precious treasure of his youth. He urged his peers to remember the school motto, “Morality and Capability, Learning and Creating” and to pursue excellence in their respective fields with courage and passion, letting the voice of youth echo around the world. Finally, he wished continued success for his alma mater, good health and well-being for the teachers, and a prosperous and bright future for his fellow classmates, remaining true to their ideals.
Wang Xinyi, the graduate representative of ISE, a student from the 2022 Civil and Hydraulic Engineering program, looked back on his challenging and growth-filled graduate life. Under the guidance of his advisor, he published papers in the SCI journal Cold Regions Science and Technology and the EI journal Engineering Science and Technology. He also obtained a national invention patent and the Graduate National Scholarship, and participated in and led several research projects and competitions. His study experience at BUT in Poland deepened his understanding that “The world is the textbook”. The combination of coursework and practical experience deepened his professional knowledge and forged his independent and inclusive personalities. He sincerely wished continued prosperity for his alma mater, enduring influence for the teachers, and bright future for his classmates.
Professor Beata Backiel-Brzozowska, a faculty representative from BUT, congratulated the 2025 graduates on achieving their academic goals. She praised their extraordinary courage in facing the challenges of cross-national education, improving their English proficiency, adapting to the cultural differences between China and Poland, and striving for higher goals in a completely different environment. She mentioned the dual-degree certificates not only represented high-level professional knowledge but also demonstrated excellent cross-cultural communication abilities. She wished that this diploma, embodying uniqueness and international perspective, would help the graduates achieve greater success in their future careers.
Professor Rafal Jan Zawisza, a faculty representative from CUT, extended the warmest congratulations to the graduates embarking on a new chapter in their lives. He fondly recalled the precious years of growth alongside the students. He encouraged them to remain lifelong learners, to stand at the forefront of technological revolutions, to be pioneers, and to innovate and practice from both Chinese and Polish cultural perspectives. He urged them to become connectors, building bridges of mutual understanding and cultural exchange through engineering. He wished all graduates to carry their ideals and ambitions as they set sail towards their own stars and seas.
Professor Liu Jianming, a faculty representative from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at ISE, congratulated the 2025 graduates on completing their studies and witnessed their transformation from inexperienced students into confident young individuals. Reflecting on the four years, he recalled the focus in the laboratory, the persistence in the library, the passion on the competition field, the anxiety of paper-writing, and the debates during discussions, all of which had become precious marks of youth. The Sino-foreign collaborative education model of the school not only taught professional knowledge but also critical thinking, courage to face challenges, and perseverance to push forward. He hoped that the students would always maintain their passion for learning, pursue excellence in their beloved fields, use their bilingual and bicultural advantages to be bridges for cultural communication, and serve society with cross-cultural understanding while steadfastly holding onto their ideals.
Amid solemn music and enduring applause, the 2025 graduation ceremony of ISE at TCU came to a successful conclusion. A total of 128 undergraduates and 54 graduate students were awarded dual-degree certificates from China and Poland.
The graduates of ISE will carry the school motto-- “Morality and Capability, Learning and Creating” as they venture across the globe with engineering wisdom and a global perspective. This youth celebration, spanning the continents of Asia and Europe, not only marked the glory of their efforts but also composed a new chapter in China-Poland educational cooperation. In the future, they will build bridges across the vast landscape of the Belt and Road initiative, responding to the challenges of the times through innovative practices, and contributing dynamic energy into the sustainable development of humanity.
