Event Review｜HYP Global’s Three Partner Universities Visit China in 2025: Lehigh University, Santa Clara University, and Otis College of Art and Design

In March 2025, representatives from three internationally renowned higher education institutions — Lehigh University Graduate Studies, Santa Clara University (SCU), and Otis College of Art and Design (OTIS) — visited China and successfully participated in a series of high-level education exchange events hosted by HYP Global in Shanghai.

These China visits not only strengthened HYP Global’s long-term partnerships with its global university partners but also brought Chinese students the latest admissions updates, academic pathways, and international education opportunities. The in-person events attracted strong participation from education professionals, alumni, students, and parents, receiving highly positive feedback.

Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business

HYP Global × Santa Clara University Shanghai Meeting: Building a New Chapter of Collaboration

In early March 2025, Associate Dean Romana from Santa Clara University (SCU) Leavey School of Business visited China as the university representative and joined the “SCU Meeting with Santa Clara” special education exchange event hosted by HYP Global in Shanghai.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University is recognized for its strong business education, close industry connections, and unique geographic advantages.

During the meeting, Associate Dean Romana shared insights into SCU’s academic development, student support resources, and future cooperation opportunities. She also expressed that SCU plans to bring more university representatives to China in the future to further support Chinese alumni engagement and market outreach initiatives.

Lehigh University Graduate Studies

HYP Global × Lehigh University Graduate Studies International Education Exchange (Shanghai)

The “HYP Global × Lehigh University Graduate Studies International Education Exchange (Shanghai)” event was successfully held in late March 2025.

The event welcomed Professor Sabrina Jedlicka, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Lehigh University, who attended in person and reviewed the six-year collaboration journey between HYP Global and Lehigh University.

Through detailed admissions policy updates, successful student case sharing, and alumni experience discussions, the event provided education professionals with valuable insights into graduate admissions trends, academic pathways, and student development opportunities at Lehigh University.

Otis College of Art and Design

OTIS Admissions Representative China Student Meeting

At the end of March 2025, Yoi, Admissions Representative from Otis College of Art and Design (OTIS), visited Shanghai, China, to host a student-focused information session.

During the event, Yoi introduced Chinese art and design students to OTIS’s creative education philosophy, academic programs, and updated 2025 admissions policies.

Known for its strengths in areas including:

• Design;

• Fashion Design;

• Digital Media;

OTIS continues to provide students with practice-oriented creative education connected to the global design industry.

A key update shared during the event was that most undergraduate and graduate programs at OTIS have received STEM designation, providing additional advantages for international students interested in gaining professional experience in the United States.

Additionally, OTIS’s graduate-level art programs offer a relatively flexible admissions approach, with many programs welcoming applicants from diverse undergraduate academic backgrounds.