Recently, the General Office of the Ministry of Education of China released the official filing results for undergraduate-level vocational education programs for 2026 (No. 5 [2026] of the Department of Vocational and Adult Education). Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University has been approved to establish two new undergraduate majors: Embodied Intelligence Engineering Technology and New Energy Vehicle Engineering Technology, both of which will begin student enrollment in 2026.
The newly approved programs are closely aligned with China’s strategic emerging industries and Shanghai’s “3+6” modern industrial system. Focusing on the cutting-edge fields of embodied intelligence and new energy vehicles, the additions further strengthen the University’s commitment to serving regional development, supporting emerging industries, and addressing societal needs, while enhancing its capacity to cultivate high-level technical and skilled professionals.
Embodied Intelligence Engineering Technology (Program Code: 260308), one of the newly introduced vocational undergraduate majors in China for 2025, responds to national strategic priorities and the rapid global development of the embodied intelligence industry. Building upon the University’s strengths in Robotics Technology and Mechatronics Technology, the program is supported by close collaboration with the JAKA Robotics Industry Academy. Guided by the vocational undergraduate education philosophy of integrating practical training with industry engagement, the program is designed to meet the workforce needs of the embodied intelligence industry and prepare students for emerging technical and engineering roles across the sector.
New Energy Vehicle Engineering Technology (Program Code: 260702), classified under the Automotive Manufacturing category within the Equipment Manufacturing discipline, addresses the accelerating global transition toward electrification and intelligent mobility. Leveraging the University’s established strengths in Automotive Service Engineering Technology and Automotive Inspection and Maintenance Technology, the program is developed in partnership with leading industry enterprises, including NIO. Centered on the dual themes of electrification and intelligentization, the curriculum focuses on the development and engineering applications of key new energy vehicle technologies, particularly battery, motor, and electronic control systems, while also covering emerging areas such as intelligent connected vehicles and charging infrastructure.
