On the morning of September 22, 2025, Tongji University's College of Architecture and Urban Planning witnessed a historic moment as the The Peter Guohua Fu International Education Center of Architecture and Urbanism (the Center) was officially established, and the Tongji University Fu Guohua International Architecture Education Fund was simultaneously launched.

The Center was established with a donation from Fu Guohua, a 1984 Tongji alumnus, a professor at McGill University in Canada, and the founder of KFS Architects. This move marks a key step for Tongji's architecture disciplines in deepening global cooperation and cultivating professionals with an international perspective.

The establishment of the Center holds immense significance for both internationalization and the development of architecture disciplines. On the internationalization front, it serves as a high - level global cooperation platform, facilitating academic exchanges between Tongji and top - tier institutions worldwide. Through organizing English programs, workshops, and student exchange programs, it will attract renowned scholars and students from different countries, creating a diverse and vibrant academic community. This will not only enhance Tongji's global reputation but also expose students to a wide range of academic perspectives, fostering their cross - cultural communication and collaboration abilities.

In terms of discipline development, the Center will introduce cutting - edge international research ideas and teaching methods. It plans to launch high - quality full - English courses, which will keep students abreast of the latest global trends in architecture and urban planning. Additionally, by expanding the global network of academic exchanges and scientific research cooperation, it will promote interdisciplinary research and innovation, driving the continuous advancement of architecture disciplines at Tongji.

During the ceremony, the college presented Fu Guohua with an appointment certificate as an adjunct professor. A signing ceremony for the education fund and a ribbon - cutting for the Center were also held, marking its substantive operation. The global recruitment for the executive director of the Center was announced at the event.

Since September this year, over 190 international students from more than 30 countries and regions have started their studies at the Center. After the unveiling ceremony, a photo exhibition titled Stories Behind 100 Designs by Fu Guohua and a new book launch were held. Fu engaged in in - depth discussions with several well - known scholars on the future trends of architectural education and signed and gave away books to teachers and students on - site.