On February 17, 2025, the Shandong Education Association for International Exchange announced the List of Outstanding Chinese National Conditions Education Courses and Social Practice Bases for International Students in Shandong Colleges and Universities 2024, designating our university as a provincial-level social practice base for Chinese and international youth. This achievement marks a significant milestone in establishing distinctive practical bases for international student education.

Consistently committed to open education, our university prioritizes Sino-foreign youth exchanges. We actively participate in provincial exchange programs while leveraging local resources through collaborations with local institutions like the Qilu Culture Museum. Our initiatives delve into cultural domains such as Qilu heritage and cuju (ancient Chinese football) culture, fostering international perspectives and cross-cultural communication skills among youth.

This selection implements General Secretary Xi Jinping's directives on education and accelerates the execution of the Strengthening International Student Management Work Plan issued by the Central Education Leadership Group Secretariat. Following requirements from the China Education Association for International Exchange, 16 such bases were established across the province.