Abstract: As a model of Sino-foreign cooperative education, the successful experience of the University of Nottingham Ningbo is a profound inspiration for the education reform of local universities. The university strengthens the international vision and local integration, implements the teaching concept of “student-centered”, and emphasizes the cultivation of students' independent learning ability and practical ability. Through diversified teaching methods such as case study teaching and contextualized teaching, students' motivation in learning has been significantly enhanced. Meanwhile, the internationalized faculty and rich international educational resources provide students with an educational experience in line with international standards. Its successful experience provides a useful reference for the reform of higher education in China.