On June 14th, 2024, Prof. Amelia Hadfield, Associate Vice-President for External Engagement, University of Surrey, UK, and Mr. Dexter Yang, Regional Officer (China), International Student Recruitment Office, University of Surrey, UK, paid a visit to School of International Studies, Dongbei University of Finance & Economics(DUFE-SIS). 

During the meeting, Dean Ding of DUFE-SIS introduced the teaching facilities, international cooperation, curriculum system, recruitment and student career development of the DUFE-SIS. Professor Amelia Hadfield introduced the advantages of the University of Surrey in academic training and career development support for students, and hoped that the two institutes could further promote more comprehensive and diversified cooperation on the basis of the original cooperation. 

Founded in 1891, University of Surrey is located in in the vibrant and historically rich city of Guild ford, situated at the core of the South East region of England, just 34 minutes by train from central London. University of Surrey is a leading research and teaching university, and is Europe's leading research centre for small satellite, mobile communications and artificial intelligence technologies. University of Surrey attracted students from 140 different countries into a global community of creativity and talent. The University of Surrey is ranked 285th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. In August 2007, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, China, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics established the Surrey International College in cooperation with the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom.