On April 7, 2025, a delegation from the University of York’s Department of Environment and Geography visited the Beijing headquarters of East & West International Education Group (EWIE).
The University of York, located in North Yorkshire, England, is a public research university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities. It is also part of the World University Network, N8 Group, White Rose University Consortium, and the European University Association (EUA). Established in 1963, the University of York is known for its high academic standards in the UK higher education sector. In 2012, it officially joined the Russell Group, and in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, it is placed at 184th, with a student population of approximately 18,000.
The Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York offers a range of interdisciplinary programs covering subjects such as natural geography, human geography, environmental science, ecology, and economics. The department offers five undergraduate programs in environmental science and related fields, nine master’s programs in areas like environmental economics and sustainable business, and numerous PhD research opportunities in related fields.
The University of York has maintained a long-term cooperative relationship with EWIE. During this visit, both parties explored opportunities for collaboration between the Department of Environment and Geography and domestic universities. Discussions included possibilities for interdisciplinary cooperation not only in environmental science, but also in areas such as economics, business management, education, and even other fields of social sciences and humanities.