I. YES Program Introduction
The year of 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. At this significant moment, international youth exchanges have taken on even greater meaning. As the future backbone of their nations, young people serve as a vital bridge for cross-cultural understanding and peaceful dialogue. In the summer of 2025, Inner Mongolia University of Technology (IMUT) will launch the China-France Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) program to invite French students to come to Beijing and Inner Mongolia.
YES program aims to offer international students an immersive and enriching educational journey. Through face-to-face cultural experiences and educational interactions, the program aims to deepen mutual understanding and foster dialogue and cooperation between the youth of both countries.
II. IMUT Profile
Inner Mongolia University of Technology(IMUT), located in Hohhot, is a distinctive multidisciplinary university with a focus on engineering, integrating disciplines in engineering, science, management, law, liberal arts, economics, and art. It boasts a comprehensive education system offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Founded in 1951 and renamed to its current title in 1993, the university currently has an enrollment of 28,508 students.
III. Itinerary
Date |
Time |
Activities |
Day 1–2 (July 6 -7) |
AM/PM |
Depart from France and arrive in Beijing; Check in |
Day 3 (July 8) |
AM/PM |
Explore Chinese history: visit the Forbidden City |
Day 4 (July 9) |
AM |
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Wall |
PM |
City exploration: take high-speed rail to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia |
Day 5 (July 10) |
AM |
Visit IMUT: welcome ceremony, tour of university history museum, architecture hall, and library |
PM |
Interactive exchange with IMUT students |
Day 6 (July 11) |
AM |
Traditional culture experience: martial arts or Baduanjin session with IMUT sports department teachers |
PM |
Traditional culture experience: Chinese Calligraphy at Hohhot Art Museum |
Day 7 (July 12) |
AM/PM |
Field Trip: desert adventure in Inner Mongolia (Kubuqi Desert, Togtoh County Shenquan Ecological Scenic Area) |
Day 8 (July 13) |
AM |
Experience Chinese tea ceremony |
PM |
Cultural experience: horsehead fiddle performance |
Day 9 (July 14) |
AM/PM |
Field Trip: grassland adventure in Inner Mongolia |
Day10 (July 15) |
AM/PM |
Back to France |
Overview of Activities:
The program, spanning Beijing and Hohhot, features two thematic tracks: “Urban Civilization Exploration” and “Natural Ecological Experience”.
In Beijing, students will explore UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, directly experiencing the richness of Chinese civilization. In Inner Mongolia, French students will engage in Mongolian art and lifestyle via activities such as martial arts, tea ceremonies, horsehead fiddle performances, and grassland folk customs, offering a multi-faceted view of China’s northern ethnic minority culture.
In terms of education French students will attend a welcome ceremony at IMUT, participate in lectures, visit facilities like the library and architecture hall, and hold round-table discussions with Chinese students to understand Chinese youth’s academic and daily lives.
The nature experience includes an ecological adventure in the Kubuqi Desert and a trip to the Inner Mongolian grasslands. There, students will join local folk activities, enjoy ethnic cuisine, ride horses, and wear traditional costumes, deepening their understanding of China’s geographical and ecological diversity.
The itinerary is logically structured, progressing from culture to nature, ancient to modern, and from the capital to the frontier. Through well-arranged activities and immersive experiences, students can embark on a profound ten-day journey of discovering China and connecting with its people.
IV. Eligibility
◇Current full-time college students holding a valid passport of France.
◇The ideal age range is 18 to 30 years old.
◇ Students who are eager to experience a new culture and build international connections.
V. COST
Inner Mongolia University of Technology will cover the international travel expenses to and from China, accommodation, meals, transportation, and course materials for participants during their stay.
VI. Contact Information
Contact person: Mr. Chen
Telephone number:+86-0471-6575904
Email address:karl@imut.edu.cn
Inner Mongolia University of Technology
May 7, 2025
