1. What is the difference between Houston International Institute and other colleges in Dalian Maritime University?
Like other colleges, Houston International Institute is a second-level college under DMU. The recruitment has been integrated into universities recruitment plan and students’ testing scores need to reach the according province’s entry score. The diploma and degree’s certificates conferred are identical with students of other colleges in DMU. But unlike other colleges, as a Chinese-foreign cooperatively run institute, Houston International Institute adopts the cultivation plan by international standard. There is no need for students of the institute to go abroad to finish their study. Also, they are eligible to get awarded a bachelor’s degree of relevant programs from University of Houston if requirements on graduation are fully met. The degree is no difference to the one UH students can get.
2. In terms of three programs (Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering) in Houston International Institute, are there any differences towards the counterparts in DMU?
For programs in Houston International Institute, they’ve extensively absorbed American practices regarding cultivation plans, curriculum settings, educational concepts, teaching methods and teaching staff. In terms of the introduction of courses, the introduction ratio of professional core courses reaches 100%.
3. Compared to go abroad after high school’s graduation, why students choose Houston International Institute for further study?
From the perspective of learning process, undergraduate study is a significant period for career development and a key stage for world outlook, view of life and values to formulate, develop and mature. And an accurate guidance is of vital importance. Going abroad after graduation from high school is a "single-handed" challenge for most children. They are required to accept and overcome the impact of language barriers, cultural discrepancies, educational system divergences, and various lifestyles.
From the perspective of learning results, Houston International College is closely integrated with foreign educational resources. It is the best choice for students who plan to go abroad for further studies in the future. It is beneficial to a smooth transition in life and learning and is helpful to apply for world-class universities.
From the perspective of financial costs, the advantage of “dual degree” of Houston International College could save time and reduce the cost. It is a low-input and high-yield learning opportunity.
4. Does Houston International Institute have requirements for college entrance examination English scores during recruitment?
The institute has no entry score set for students' English scores in the college entrance examination. During the course of the freshman year, students mainly take basic courses, equipped with intensive English courses to improve their English skill, including application ability and learning ability. Intensive training enables students to adapt to English teaching as soon as possible.
5. After admission, what kind of standards of language should students meet? What to do if they are not up to the standard?
Students are required to get intensive English learning in the first year after admission. Before the end of the freshman year, students are obliged to reach the standard by IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79 or Duolingo test 105. Also, they shall be able to adapt to the English teaching environment. For students whose language scores do not meet the requirements, they are requested to redistribute in the junior year. After completing the graduation requirements and degree granting regulations of our school, they can obtain the bachelor’s degree certificate and an undergraduate diploma from Dalian Maritime University.
6. Is it mandatory for students in the Houston International Institute to go abroad?
That is not the case. Go abroad to study is not a prerequisite in terms of granting the degree certificate by both universities. When students finish first 2 or 3 years study, they could voluntarily apply 1 or 2 years of exchanging, or they are able to spend the entire study at Houston International Institute, Dalian Maritime University. Meanwhile, while studying the Houston International Institute, students are eligible for participating overseas exchanging programs and wining scholarships. For instance, summer/winter vacation programs in UK, US, Canada, Japan and Korea etc. Graduates with excellent grades can directly apply to the University of Houston for further study to acquire master's and doctoral degrees.
7. How much is the tuition fee?
In the course of study at Houston International Institute, students shall pay the tuition fee for programs of Chinese-foreign cooperation in running schools to Dalian Maritime University.
If students decide to go to University of Houston for exchanging, the payment shall be made to University of Houston based on their standard and fees for programs of Chinese-foreign cooperation in running schools are no longer required. For students in redistribution management, they still need to get fees for programs of Chinese-foreign cooperation in running schools paid to Dalian Maritime University.
8. Is it possible for students to transfer the program during study in Houston International Institute?
It is not applicable for students of Houston International Institute to transfer to a program out of Chinese-foreign cooperation in running schools’ programs. They can transfer the program within Houston International Institute. To find out more information on transfer requirements and process, please check Regulations on the Student Registration Management for Non-navigational Undergraduates of Dalian Maritime University.
9. Can students of Houston International Institute get postgraduate recommendations and receive academic scholarships and honorary titles?
Students enjoy the same rights as other full-time undergraduates in terms of postgraduate recommendation, the evaluation of scholarships, and honorary titles. The relevant standards and regulations are consistently implemented in accordance with the requirements of the DMU.
