Exeter China Alumni Association (ECAA)

The Exeter China Alumni Association (ECAA) is the officially authorised alumni organisation of the University of Exeter in China. Headquartered in Shanghai, the ECAA has volunteer teams in major cities across the country.

The ECAA is committed to building the alumni network in China, creating sense of belonging, and strengthening the life-long relationship between Chinese alumni and the University of Exeter. The ECAA is responsible for organising and managing all alumni communities, associations, events, and promotional activities within China.

Read more about us via our welcome message and a letter from the President of the ECAA.

All alumni events based in mainland China are organised and led by ECAA, which is the ONLY official alumni organisation affiliated to the University of Exeter. It has the exclusive right to use the University of Exeter and ECAA branding and imagery.

Past and upcoming events

Events photo gallery

访问ECAA网页

Aims and Objectives

Our mission is to develop enduring relationships between alumni and the University of Exeter. Through both online and offline social events, volunteer services, and social media engagement, we support alumni in their professional development, promote the University of Exeter in China, and provide advice, support, and guidance to current and future students.

The ECAA facilitates forums, lectures, seminars, and various networking events that offer alumni opportunities to expand their knowledge, share experiences, discuss issues, develop business opportunities, enhance friendships, and collaboratively pursue career development.

Committee

The ECAA comprises volunteers, and alumni members who manage the nationwide operations across the major cities and regions in China. Together they organise and deliver a range of activities and events which support alumni in China and align with the University’s strategic goals and objectives.

The Association has been chaired by Wenjie Lie (MSc Accounting and Finance, 2012) for over ten years. You can find details of our committee members and Country Contacts here.

Getting Involved

Abiding by the membership and volunteer regulations, all graduates of the University of Exeter are members of the ECAA, and we’re excited to welcome and support you after your graduation. Please get involved and help keep our Exeter community in China thriving!

Register by clicking here or scan QR Code on the right side.
Join us as a volunteer. The success of the ECAA is attributed to volunteers. We'd love to have more volunteers across China getting involved and helping at a range of events activities. Each volunteer will receive a volunteer certificate, and the outstanding volunteers are presented with special gifts to show our appreciation. You can also share your professional experience to help other alumni or current students. Contact ecalumni@163.com or alumni@exeter.ac.uk to register your interest.
You can register your interest by clicking here or check out the Career Mentor Scheme and eXepert Scheme.

Social Media

The official account for the ECAA can be found on various mainstream social media platforms. Make sure you follow us to stay up to date about upcoming events and the latest information.

Here are the account details for the Exeter China Alumni Association across various social media platforms:

WeChat Official Account: Search for "埃克斯特大学精英校友会" (Note 1) or ID: ExeterAlumni; search for "埃克塞特大学校友会" or ID: ExeterChinaAlumni
WeChat Mini Program: Search for "埃克塞特大学校友会" or "埃大校友会"
Weibo: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Rednote: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Zhihu: ExeterAlumni
Bilibili: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Douyin: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Tencent: 埃克塞特大学校友会
LinkedIn: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Twitter: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Facebook: 埃克塞特大学校友会
YouTube: 埃克塞特大学校友会
Instagram (INS): AlumniExeter

Please note:

When the Exeter China Alumni Association (ECAA) was established in 2012, the WeChat public account was named according to the Chinese translation of "University of Exeter" provided by the China Scholarship Council, which is "埃克斯特大学". The account was named "埃克斯特大学精英校友会," with the ID:ExeterAlumni. A few years later, when the University of Exeter unified its brand image in China, the Chinese translation was changed to "埃克塞特大学",and the Chinese name of ECAA was also changed to "埃克塞特大学校友会". However, since the WeChat public account was registered early on and cannot be renamed, it continues to use the translation provided by the China Scholarship Council.

Additionally, in 2023, a new WeChat service account was registered with the name "埃克塞特大学校友会", with the ID:ExeterChinaAlumni. Both WeChat public accounts are officially registered by the University of Exeter and serve the alumni community together.

WeChat groups:

Official WeChat groups for alumni are registered by the University of Exeter and managed by members of the ECAA committee. We have established nationwide and regional large groups over the past decade. These provide an open online platform for alumni from different regions, professional fields, and graduation years, aimed at facilitating nationwide exchanges of information, and sharing of business opportunities and resources. Additionally, these official groups are co-managed and maintained by alumni volunteers and university officials.

Official alumni WeChat groups are categorized into four levels: national, provincial, city, and industry-specific groups, which named: Exeter校友会【全国I】，Exeter校友会【全国II】，Exeter校友会【全国III】，Exeter校友会【全国IV】，Exeter校友会【全国V】，Exeter校友会【全国VI】，Exeter校友会【全国VII】；Exeter校友会【华东】，Exeter校友会【华南】，Exeter校友会【华北】，Exeter校友会【华西】，Exeter校友会【华中】；Exeter校友会【北京】，Exeter校友会【上海】，Exeter校友会【广深】，Exeter校友会【杭州】，Exeter校友会【成都】；Exeter校友会【金融】，Exeter校友会【法律】，Exeter校友会【科技】，Exeter校友会【地产】, etc.

In principle, an alumnus may apply to join up to four groups at different levels. To join, refer to regularly updated articles on the official public account, or contact group management volunteers via WeChat "ExeterAlumniECAA" or local Exeter University contacts.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries or suggestions, please contact the official email of the Exeter China Alumni Association at: ecalumni@163.com.

Additionally, ECAA has established a resource-matching platform for alumni who need funding or resources for entrepreneurial projects. We also welcome senior alumni to support other alumni projects. If you have investment plans, projects that need to go public/raise funds, or need resources related to the capital market, please click here or scan the QR code on the right to express your interest.

Click here to view the currently running programs, and if you are interested in any programme, please contact the ECAA at: ecalumni@163.com.