Introduction
The International Office representative for China is Esther Sum
Esther visits China several times a year to participate in exhibitions, give presentations and meet with potential students.
Numbers of Chinese students
There are over 1,400 students from China currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.
Alumni
The University of Edinburgh was the first in Europe to admit a Chinese student, Huang Kuan, who graduated as a Doctor of Medicine in 1855. Since then the University's Chinese alumni have included many distinguished contributors to public life, science and medicine, including Professor Zhong Nanshan, President of the Chinese Medical Association and leader of the team that identified the SARS virus.
The University of Edinburgh Alumni Association in China
The University of Edinburgh has an active alumni network in China. If you wish to join this group please contact Dr Nini Yang, Director of The China Office.
Qijiayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound
No.9 Jianwaidajie, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100600
China
Tel: (00 86) 10 8512 0376
Fax: (00 86) 10 8532 5721
Email: nini.yang@ed.ac.uk
Meet the International Office
This article was published on Dec 12, 2011