I. Introduction

SUSTech established the School of Environmental Science and Engineering (hereafter referred to as"the School") in 2015 as a platform to foster top talents in the field of
environmental science and engineering in China. The School's teaching and research mainly focus on water science and technology, resources recycling, atmospheric environment and earth system science.

Environmental Science and Engineering is the first bachelor degree program of the school. This Major covers important environmental issues such as water pollution control, air pollution control, solid waste disposal, treatment and recycling, ecological conservation, environmental monitoring, environmental quality assessment, environmental planning, natural resources management, etc. At present, the School has 57 full-time faculty members (including 13 professors, 7 associate professors, 24 assistant professors). The faculty has received numerous honors and distinctions. Among them, one is fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK), five national chair professors, three recipients of Outstanding Young Investigator Award from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), two recipient of the State Council Special Allowance, one recipient of the National High-level Personnel of Special Support Program, three recipients of Outstanding Young Investigator Award (junior level)from the NSFC. All faculty members have prior experiences studying and/or working abroad.

This degree program especially emphasizes the integration of theory and practice. The Engineering Innovation Center (Beijing) of SUSTech is the School's platform for
industry-university-research cooperation, which will provide training opportunities for students to practice what they learned in classes.

The School strives to make Environmental Science and Engineering an internationally recognized degree program, which is unique in the following aspects:
a. Innovation of engineering science.
b. Coupling of resources, environment and society.
c. New environmental industries, products, and services targeted.

II. Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The major aim of the program is to train talents with firm fundamental knowledge, broaden their vision, and build the innovation ability. Most of the graduates will continue their study in leading universities at home and abroad; while the other will enter government or international organizations for works related to environment management.
The School's graduates should have:
⚫ A solid foundation of theoretic knowledge (including math, physics, chemistry, biology, geoscience, et al.), as well as professional knowledge on environmental science and
engineering.
⚫ Capability to do scientific research and engineering design, knowing the tendency of environmental science and technology, and be familiar with the standards, guidelines,
policies, laws and regulations in the field of environmental protection.
⚫ A rigorous attitude, a desire for excellence, the social responsibility and good communication skills.
⚫ Innovative thinking, and capability to solve problems independently.
⚫ An international vision, fluency in at least one foreign language.

III. Study Length and Graduation Requirements

Study length: 4 years
Degree conferred: Bachelor of Engineering
The minimum credit requirement for graduation: 135.5 credits (not including English courses);

IV. Discipline

Environmental Science and Engineering

V. Main Courses

Required courses include Major Foundational Courses and Major Core courses. Major Foundational Courses: General Chemistry Laboratory A, CAD & Engineering Drawing, 
Introduction to Earth Sciences, Introduction to Environmental Sciences, Ordinary Differential Equations B, Physical Chemistry, Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Principles of Environmental Engineering.

Major Core Courses: Environmental Chemistry, Environment Monitoring, Environment Monitoring Laboratory, Environmental Microbiology, Water Treatment Engineering,
Environmental Science and Engineering Laboratory I, Solid Waste Treatment、Disposal and Recycling, Atmospheric Pollution Prevention and Control, Environmental Science and Engineering Laboratory II.

VI. Practice-Based Courses

Science and Technology Innovation Training: For the students who are interested in the scientific research, they can join the research labs from sophomore year.
Cognition Practice (in the summer term after the second-year study): The School arranges a series of field visits to modern enterprises related to energy, resources and environment. Innovative Design: In their senior year, students are required to address valuable resources and environmental problems identified by the school. Students are divided into groups to develop engineering designs, products or methods. The School will evaluate the students' project outcomes. Some good projects will be implemented with supports from enterprises, or be developed to entrepreneurial projects with supports from the university and/or the School. Undergraduate Thesis/Projects: The students need to complete a research project independently and then finish the thesis under the supervision of the assigned faculty; or complete a practical environmental engineering design. Students also have to pass the dissertation defense.

VII. Pre-requisites for Major Declaration

More details

1. Applicant should have got high school diploma or to be awarded with a high school diploma before June of their enrollment year. Ethnic Chinese applicants with valid foreign passports shall meet requirements stipulated in "Notice of the Ministry of Education on Regulating the Enrollment of International Students in Higher Education Institutions in China".

2. Applicant under 18 by 20th of August of the enrollment year should confirm a guardian based in Guangdong Province. 

If the guardian is not one of the applicant's parents, the applicant should provide an authorization letter that has been certified by the local Chinese Embassy.    

The Authorization Letter can be provided before an offer is issued.

3. Applicant should be academically prepared for rigorous STEM study across Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

4. Applicant should be fluent in English. Chinese Language Proficiency is not required.

5. Applicant should not have any criminal-record and must follow the law of China and regulations of SUSTech.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

*3. Passport

Please submit the scanned copy of your info page. Your passport should be valid for more than 12 months.

*4. English proficiency test certificate

IETLS (6.0 or above) / TOEFL (75 or above) / Duolingo (95 or above) score report (obtained within last 2 years) are required, waived for native English speakers.

*5. High school academic transcript or college transcripts

Original Transcript should be provided in your native language, covering all years of study in high school or university if relevant.
If your transcript is not in English, please do submit the English version (should be stamped by high school).
Please also give us a basic explanation about your academic records, what the test system in your school looks like, what place do you claim in the whole class with your overall performance.

*6. Two letter of recommendation

Please submit TWO recommendation letters.
Name, title and contact details of the referees should be included in the letters.
Nominated recommendation letters should not be related to you and should be qualified to comment on your capacity to cope with the academic demands of the program.
Please ask them to comment on (but not limited to):
How long and in what capacity they have known you
What they consider to be your strengths
Detailed information on academic results that you have obtained
Their assessment of your suitability for the expected program for which you are applying
If English is not your first language, it would be nice if they make a comment on your English speaking, writing and comprehension abilities.

*7. Personal Statement

In the statement, we are looking for evidence of the qualities that you will bring to the program and student community. We also want to understand how studying a program at SUSTech will help you meet your career aspirations. Please ensure that you address (but not limited to) the following in your personal statement:
What skills, qualities and experiences would you bring to the program and how will they help you succeed?
How will the opportunity to study at SUSTech help you in your academic, personal and professional development?
What are your career aspirations and how will successful completion of this program help you achieve them?
Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words in length, be written in English and be your own work.

8. Standard Test

Results of International standard tests (e.g. SAT*/ACT/A-LEVEL/AP/IB/others).(optional)
Certificate of National/Regional Graduation Examination/Matriculation Examination.(optional)
*SAT should be sent by ETS to the following address:
Phone: 0086 0755 8801 5435
Address: Room 208, Admin Building, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen ,Guangdong, P.R. China
Postal Code: 518055
Institution (DI) Code: 7568

*9. High School Diploma or Certificate of Studying

Certificates in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
Your high school diploma should be submitted. However ,if you have not graduated yet, please provide a certificate of studying with expected graduation date issued by your high school.

10. Supporting Materials (optional)

Please provide any proofs of special strengths and talents if applicable.

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