In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, it is imperative for university students to gain practical experience, while industrial enterprises seek access to a highly skilled and capable talent pool. Within this framework, university-industry collaborative education stands out as a highly effective model of cooperation. This approach allows students to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application, while enabling industry partners to play an active role in shaping and nurturing the workforce of the future.
The Cooperative Education Program at NEU Faculty of Engineering offers students the opportunity to gain extensive industry experience by working as candidate engineers in industrial enterprises during their undergraduate studies.
This structured model allows students to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings following the successful completion of their coursework. By actively participating in professional environments, students enhance their technical and practical skills, develop a deeper understanding of the industrial sector, and build strong connections with the business world.
In addition to academic and technical development, the program fosters essential workplace competencies such as professional discipline, teamwork, time management, and effective communication—preparing students to meet the demands of a competitive global job market.
For industrial enterprises, the Cooperative Education Program at NEU Faculty of Engineering presents a strategic opportunity to contribute to the development of the future workforce. By engaging students as interns or early-career professionals, companies gain access to emerging talent at an early stage, allowing them to identify and invest in individuals with high potential.
This early engagement strengthens talent acquisition and enhances the effectiveness of human resources planning and long-term workforce strategies. Moreover, university-industry collaboration fosters innovation by creating a dynamic platform where academic knowledge, research, and industrial expertise converge—leading to the development of new ideas, technologies, and solutions
Through the Cooperative Education Program at the NEU Faculty of Engineering, students gain invaluable real-world work experience throughout their academic journey, significantly enhancing their competitiveness in the job market upon graduation. Moreover, the connections established with industrial enterprises provide students with access to job opportunities, mentorship programs, and valuable networking prospects for their future careers.
The Cooperative Education Program allows businesses to request "Candidate Engineer" positions in the following departments:
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Computer Engineering
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Electrical-Electronic Engineering
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Industrial Engineering (English)
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Energy Systems Engineering
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Food Engineering
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Geomatics Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechatronics Engineering
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Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
