Tsinghua University has a long and distinguished record in education and research in the field of environmental science and engineering. The discipline of environmental engineering can be traced back to 1928, when it was known as Sanitation Engineering. Today, the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (DESE) ranks as the top school in the field of environmental education and research in China and is authorized as a national key base for environmental research and education by the State Council. Research and teaching are conducted in the area of water/wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste management, environmental chemistry, microbiology, environmental management and policy, etc.
At present, there are about 80 faculty members in the DESE. Most of them have overseas study or work experiences and play an important role in many national and international environmental organizations.
With the fast pace of industrialization and economic development in China, different environmental issues are constantly surfacing. As environmental pollution continues to degrade our environment and further affects sustainable economic and social development, the Chinese government has been allocating increased amounts of capital towards pollution control. Environmental considerations are also becoming an increasingly important aspect of all decision making. A huge environmental industry is emerging right before our eyes. Current circumstances present a tremendous challenge and opportunity for environmental professionals to further develop the discipline of Environmental Science and Engineering in order to meet the world’s pressing environmental needs.
In an effort to develop technical and sustainable solutions in a rapidly growing country, the International Master Program in Environmental Engineering and Management focuses on two main areas:
1) Environmental engineering and science
2) Environmental management and planning
The program is designed to provide students with solid theoretical and systematic professional knowledge as well as practical skills in the field of environmental engineering and management. In addition, the program aims to prepare students for the forefront of environmental engineering and management with a combination of coursework and research components. A key distinguishing feature of this program is its highly flexible curriculum, which enables students to pursue either an intensive or comprehensive course of study.
Students are required to take Chinese and professional courses and participate in internships and academic activities. The normal period of this program is 2 years.
The program provides a comprehensive professional education and opportunities for research in the areas of water/wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste control, environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology, environmental planning and management, environmental policy, etc. The courses are scheduled to permit either intensive study in a single area or interdisciplinary study between areas. Comprehensive introductory courses are given to provide a common basis of understanding among those with varied backgrounds. Students select professional courses in consultation with the graduate coordinator or a faculty advisor to meet his/her academic and career goals. An internship is designed for students to gain professional experiences in either a company or environmental protection organization in China.
Based on the coursework, the two-year Master program requires an internship/on-spot survey. During the on-spot survey, the student will design and conduct a scientific survey on China-specific issues with the help of supervisors. A diverse number of practice opportunities are available in water plants, wastewater treatment plants, waste treatment and recycling facilities, environmental companies, environmental protection bureaus, multinational corporations and other national or international organizations. During the on-spot survey, students will be exposed to methods and techniques used by natural and social scientists to identify, analyze and interpret environmental problems. The on-spot survey will be in Beijing or in other parts of China, and will usually be conducted in the summer after the first academic year.
Students are required to conduct an independent research project supervised by a faculty member with an interest in the particular topic or issue of their own research. A written Master thesis research proposal and a formal presentation are required in the second term. Students are required to submit a thesis in English with an executive summary in Chinese. A final oral defense is also required.
Applicants should have a B.S. or equivalent degree, majoring in Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental Economics and Management, Civil Engineering, or other relevant fields.
(1)The completed Foreigner’s Application Form for Admission to Graduate Programs of Tsinghua University, signed by the applicant (original and duplicated)
(2) Personal Statement
(3) The original or the notarized degree certificate or proof of education in academic institution, and academic transcript (original and duplicated)
(4) Two academic recommendation letters from scholars of associate professorship or higher (original and duplicated)
(5) Two copies of the page with personal information in the passport (personal and ordinary passport)
(6) Two copies of applicant’s recent photo (cap-free, 2 inches, stick on the application form)
(7) The completed Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship (if applicable, original and duplicated)
The application fee is RMB 600 (non-refundable).
Application Fee Payment as follows: Application Fee Payment
The certificates provided should be the original documents in Chinese or in English, otherwise notarized translations in Chinese or English are required. None of the above application documents will be returned.
November 1, 2009 – February 28, 2010.
Online Application should be completed and the package be received by February 28, 2010.
Complete Online Application on the website of Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University (http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn). Print and sign two hard copies of the Application Form produced by the system after the application status changes to “verified”. Download and complete the Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship for future students (if you intend to apply).
Download and complete the Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship for future students (if you intend to apply).
Submit the application documents listed above to the address indicated below by post mail or in person.
Tuition: RMB 39,000/year.
Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: RMB 600/year.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship, Beijing Government Scholarship, and Tsinghua University Scholarship. The information about Scholarships is available at http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tsinghua University offers full scholarships to excellent students. For those who wish to apply for this scholarship, the hardcopies of application documents should be received by Feb. 1, 2010. Due to the limited number of this scholarship, we encourage applicants to apply for other kinds of scholarships at the same time. Please visit our scholarship website for more details.
Graduate Director: Prof. HU Hongying
Program Officer: Ms. ZHANG Ying
E-mail: hjxyjsbg@tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 86-10-62783196
Fax: 86-10-62785687
Website: http://env.tsinghua.edu.cn
Mailing Address:
Office of International Graduate Program
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China