Master in Environmental Engineering and Management

1. Introduction

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 School of Environment (SOE) 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 SOE. 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 protection is becoming an increasingly important aspect of all decision making. A huge environmental industry is emerging in China. 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.

2. International Master Program

In an effort to develop technical and sustainable solutions in a rapidly changing world, 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 specialized 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.

3. Courses Structure

Students are required to take Chinese and specialized 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 specialized 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.

4. Internship

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.

5. Thesis

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.

6. Qualification of Applicants

Applicant should have a B.S. degree, majoring in Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental Economics and Management, Civil Engineering, or other relevant fields.

7. Application Materials

(1)The Completed Foreigner’s Application Form for Admission to Graduate Programs of Tsinghua University with 2-inch recent photo, signed by the applicant.

(2) The original or the notarial degree certificate or proof of education in academic institution (need to submit original or notarial degree certificate after being awarded), and academic transcript. The degree certificate and academic transcript must be officially sealed.

(3)Two academic recommendation letters from scholars of associate professorship or higher (must show referee’s phone number and email address on the letter).

(4) Copy of the page with personal information in the passport (personal and ordinary passport).

(5) The completed Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship (if applicable, original)

The application fee is RMB 600 (non-refundable).

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 materials will be returned.

8. Application Schedule

Phase 1: November 1, 2011 -- December 31, 2011

Phase 2: January 1, 2012 -- February 29, 2012

Both the Online Application and a complete set of Application documents should be completed and the package should be received by February 29, 2012.

Please note that for the Government or University scholarship applicants, online application and all the application documents should be submitted before December 31, 2011.

9. Application Procedure

Step 1: Online Application

Complete Online Application on the website of Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University (http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn). Print and sign the Application Form produced by the system after the application status changes to "verified". For scholarship application documents, please refer section "Tuition and Scholarship" below.

Step 2: Documents Submission

Submit the application documents listed above to the address indicated below by post mail or in person.

Step 3: Application Fee Payment

Two ways to pay application fee:

1. Pay online using credit card;

After your online application form is verified or the materials are received by Tsinghua University, the staff will make you the online payment draft, and at the same time, an email will be automatically sent out to remind you to pay the application fee via the online application system.

2. Pay in cash at the Foreign Student Affairs Office (Room 120,Zijing Building 22)of Tsinghua University.

10. Tuition and Scholarship

Tuition: RMB 39,000/year.

Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: RMB 600/year.

The qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS). Applicants should apply to China Scholarship Council (CSC) (Website: http://www.csc.edu.cn) through the Chinese Embassies or Consulates, or relevant organizations in the home countries of the applicants between November and April (varied for different countries). Please find out the application deadline for your country in advance.

The applicants may also apply for Chinese Government Scholarship with the recommendations from Tsinghua University. But the number of the recommended applicants is very limited, and the applicants should be excellent among those who are not studying in China. For application of this scholarship, please complete and submit the Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship along with other application documents.

In addition to Chinese Government Scholarship, the applicants may choose to apply for Beijing Government Scholarship / Tsinghua University Scholarship, which supports full or partial tuition. For application of this scholarship, please complete and submit the Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship along with other application documents.

Teaching assistantship and research assistantship from SOE are available for qualified applicants. Due to the limited number of the scholarship and assistantship, we encourage applicants to apply for other kinds of scholarships at the same time.

11  Contact Information

Graduate Director: Dr. Jiane ZUO, Dr. Yujue WANG

Program Officer: Ms. Ying ZHANG

E-mail: hjxyjsbg@tsinghua.edu.cn

Tel: 86-10-62783196

Fax: 86-10-62785687

Website: http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/publish/enven/index.html

Mailing Address:

Office of International Graduate Program

School of Environment

Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China