In a landmark move for international educational collaboration, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT) and Russia’s Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) have inaugurated a joint institute in Chongqing, China. The Joint Institute of Far Eastern Federal University and Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, unveiled on November 4, marks the first and only Sino-Russian cooperative educational institution in engineering within China’s central and western regions and Russia’s Far East. The institute will focus on information and communications, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in cutting-edge fields such as computer science, digital media technology, internet of things (IoT) engineering, and control science and engineering. Wang Yang, dean of the institute, emphasized its mission to cultivate interdisciplinary talents with international perspectives and practical skills, integrating resources from both universities and involving enterprises from China and Russia. The partnership, rooted in a 2023 memorandum of understanding signed during the APEC international educational subforum, has already enrolled its first cohort of 100 students in IoT engineering. Plans are underway to expand enrollment to 1,650 students over the next four years. Graduates will receive dual degrees, with preferential placement in sectors like information and communications, international business development, and technological cooperation. Boris Korobets, president of FEFU, highlighted the institute’s role in transforming the intellectual capital of both nations into a driving force for global technological leadership. The initiative reflects the deepening educational ties between China and Russia, with over 56,000 Chinese students studying in Russia and 21,000 Russian students in China. The joint institute stands as a testament to the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, setting a new standard for international cooperation in higher education.