The University of Central Florida is looking into a new campus location in China, according to Central Florida News 13.

Faculty members from UCF, led by Dr. Abe Pizam, dean of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, are meeting in China this week to discuss details about opening a new campus on Hainan Island, China’s southernmost territory and only tropical island.

The campus would be set to host about 5,000 students with study topics focusing on the tourism industry and hospitality management.

The group is scheduled to return from China March 1st. Check back for further details regarding this proposed expansion!