On the afternoon of October 30, a delegation led by Paul O'Farrell, Director of the English Language Academy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, visited USX to discuss outbound student programs. Representatives from the International Office and the School of Foreign Languages attended the reception and talks.

The two sides briefly introduced the history, academic strengths, and internationalization of their respective institutions and held in-depth discussions on short-term overseas study programs for students and faculty academic visits and professional development. The meeting laid a solid foundation for expanding future cooperation between the two universities.

As New Zealand's top university, the University of Auckland is globally recognized for its high-quality teaching and outstanding research, with extensive influence in the international academic community. It ranked 65th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025.