Environmental Science & Engineering_MASTER_Postgraduate_Programmes

Environmental Science & Engineering

Start date

2025/09/01

Duration

3 years

Fees

CNY 42,000 per year

Degree Conferred Master of Engineering, (Postgraduate)

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 ＞ Programmes＞Postgraduate＞MASTER ＞ Environmental Science & Engineering

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Major Overview

The degree program of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) is supported by superior courses which encompass distinct chemistry and chemical engineering features. Environmental Engineering is awarded Shanghai key discipline and evaluated as Shanghai topdiscipline (Class B). This discipline have several research base such as national engineering center for harmless treatment and resource of industrial wastewater., a national research center of engineering and technology for salt lake resources, the engineering center of Ministry of Education for integrated research and development of key core technology for green manufacture and utilization of hydrogen energy, a State Environmental Protection Key laboratory for the environmental risk assessment of chemical materials on chemical processes,. This discipline continues to do extensive work in the resources and environmental research fields and has won many national level and local government prizes pertaining to the development of science and technology.

Educational Objectives

This degree program aims to train master students who demonstrate strong social responsibility, good psychological diathesis, scientific research attitude, and the spirit of innovation and teamwork in meeting the need for sustainable development. The graduates are expected to possess strong fundamental theories and systematic professional engineering knowledge, rich experience involving pollution control and waste resourcing, the ability of international scientific communication, the capacity to excel at development, education, and management in environmental science and engineering and some other related fields.

Academic Structure

The program duration for master’s students is 3 years, with a maximum extension of 5 years. Course credits remain valid for 5 years from the date of enrollment.

Research Fields

Environmental pollution and chemical scientific control
Principles and processes of industrial pollution control
Carbon neutrality technology and engineering
Environmental health science and risk management
Soil and groundwater remediation technology for industrial contaminated sites
Safety evaluation and risk control of chemical processes

Credit Requirements

Complete a minimum of 25 credits, typically within the first academic year. Additionally, students must obtain an HSK3 certificate or higher by the time of graduation.

Module Information

Year1

Year2

Course Module	Course Title	Properties	Credits	Semester
General Courses	A Glimps of China	Compulsory	2	1
	Basic Chinese Ⅰ	Compulsory	2	1
	Basic Chinese Ⅱ	Compulsory	2	2
	Optimization Methods	Compulsory	2	1
	Computional Statistics	Compulsory	2	1
Disciplinary Courses	Energy Chemical Engineering	Elective	2	1
	Biomass Process Engineering for Bioenergy Production	Elective	2	1
	Basic Knowledge of Pressure Vessel Safety Technology	Elective	1	1
	Atmospheric aerosol technology and health	Elective	1	1
	Application of environmental biotechnology to the treatment of wastewater and wastes	Elective	1	1
	Material Surface Science and Method under Environment	Elective	1	1
	Lectures on Frontier Discipline	Elective	2	1 & 2
	Energy Chemical Engineering	Elective	2	1
	Design of Experiments and Data Analysis in Chemical Engineering	Elective	2	2
	Water pollution control Theory and Technology	Elective	2	1
	Environmental policy and regulations in China	Elective	2	2
	Seminar for development of environmental chemisty	Elective	2	1
	Environmental risk assessment	Elective	2	2
	Engineering introduction and Ethics	Elective	2	2
	Fundamentals and Technologies for Air Pollution Control	Elective	2	1
	Solid Waste Recycling Technology	Elective	2	2
	Lab safety, health and environmental management: principle and case analysis	Elective	2	1
	Managerial Economics	Elective	2	1

Course Module	Course Title	Properties	Credits	Semester
Disciplinary Courses	Research Methods	Elective	3	3

Graduation Requirements

Midterm Evaluation (3rd Semester)

Complete all required course credits prior to the evaluation.
Submit two literature reviews and pass experimental skill tests.

Defend a thesis proposal, including a literature review and research plan.
Publication

Comply with the requirements set by the Academic Degree Committee.
Thesis & Defense

Write and defend a thesis (Chinese or English accepted). The thesis must demonstrate research competence and adhere to intellectual property regulations.
Degree Award

Degree approval follows China's Interim Degree Regulations and the guidelines set by ECUST.

Entry Requirements

1 . Proof of English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 105, or evidence of prior education in English.
2 . Applicants without language scores may submit provisional applications and must provide proof of Chinese proficiency to receive the final admission offer.
3 . Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher academic qualifications.
4 . No criminal record and in good physical and mental health.
5 . Must be 18 years of age or older.

Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.

Application Fee

600 CNY

Tuition Fee

42,000 CNY/Year

Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

Type A: Bilateral Program / ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) / EU Program / AUN Program / China-Africa Friendship Program, etc.

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in your home country for CGS opportunities.
Step 2: Contact the College of International Education to obtain a Pre-Admission Notice.
Step 3: Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students, submit your online application, and select East China University of Science and Technology as the application institution.
Step 4: Submit all your application documents to the dispatching authorities before the deadline and download the application form.

Type B: High-level Postgraduate Program / Belt and Road Program, etc.

Steps to Apply:

Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students to submit your online application.
Use the agency number 10251 for East China University of Science and Technology when applying.
Download the application form after submitting your online application.

2. Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)

Visit the Shanghai Government Scholarship Online Application System to submit your online application and download the application form.
For detailed information about CGS Type A, refer to the official CGS website and the notice from your home country’s local international student dispatch department.
Information for CGS Type B and SGS will be notified separately.

Application Process

Get approval from one of these supervisors
View the list of supervisors
Submit your application online:
Visit the ECUST online application system to register and upload your application documents following the system prompts. Please ensure you submit only one application; duplicate applications are not allowed.
Pay the application fee of 600 CNY:
If online payment is not possible, please transfer the application fee to ECUST’s official bank account and email the remittance receipt to cie@ecust.edu.cn.

Note: Your application will be considered invalid if the application fee is not paid.
The fee is non-refundable once paid.
You may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to Apply' page.

Student Experience

At ECUST, students find themselves at the epicenter of the university's global reputation for academic excellence. In this vibrant community, every student is not only a part of their academic department but also a valued member. This dual membership offers students the best of both worlds: the prestige associated with being part of a leading institution and the warmth and camaraderie of a close-knit community.

Find out more on our 'Campus life'.