On March 25, Professor Heinrich Köster, President of Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim), led a delegation to Tongji University. During the visit, he held talks with Professor LI Xiangning, Vice President of Tongji University, and engaged in discussions with representatives from the College of Civil Engineering, the Sino-German College of Applied Sciences (CDHAW), and the Foreign Affairs Office.

Vice President LI Xiangning introduced Tongji University's history, recent developments, and academic structure. He emphasized that Tongji University, established through Sino-German cooperation, is a comprehensive research university with a deep tradition of collaboration with Germany. He highlighted that civil engineering and architecture are among Tongji's traditional strengths and the two universities share vast potential for cooperation in fields such as civil engineering, design, and applied sciences. President Köster expressed his appreciation for Tongji’s achievements in Sino-German cooperation and introduced the basic profile and academic structure of TH Rosenheim. He underlined the university's focus on integrating theory with practice and its close ties with local industries, particularly its significant advantages in wood engineering, automotive engineering, and information technology. Both sides expressed their commitment to promoting faculty and student exchanges and developing joint programs in civil engineering and applied sciences.

Following the meeting, President Köster and his delegation visited the Sino-German University (CDH) for talks with representatives from Tongji's College of Civil Engineering, Sino-German College of Applied Sciences (CDHAW), and Foreign Affairs Office. The two sides engaged in practical discussions on core topics including college development, academic programs, management mechanisms for exchange students, and international exchange and cooperation projects. They also conducted in-depth discussions on potential future collaborations.

After the meeting, the delegation toured the German Library and the College of Civil Engineering.

It is noted that Rosenheim is a historically renowned timber distribution center in Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1971, TH Rosenheim focuses on cultivating applied technical talent. Based on current industrial and economic needs, the university comprises 10 faculties, including Wood Technology and Construction, Engineering, Business Administration, and Applied Health and Social Science. Its programs in wood processing and trade boast a long history and international prestige.