1. Introduction

The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1993, and has made remarkable progress since then. The department now offers 30-40 graduate courses in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Bridge & Tunnel Engineering, and Disaster Prevention & Reduction Engineering.

The Department of Civil Engineering has a well-qualified and learned tutor team of advisors. They are professors and associate professors, more than 80% of them with a doctor’s degree. The faculty is engaged in the research of four major areas: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Bridge and Tunnel Engineering, and Disaster Prevention and Reduction Engineering. The department has well-qualified faculty and experienced staff supported by well-equipped laboratories, computing facilities and skilled technical staff.

2. Research Directions

1. Structural engineering
2. Geotechnical engineering
3. Bridge and tunnel engineering
4. Disaster prevention and reduction engineering

3. Duration of studies

Full time master students are expected to complete their studies and earn their degrees in 2.5 to 5 years, and they will be disqualified from the program after 5 years.

4. Credits requirements

Students are required to complete at least 28 degree credits from courses in Section 5 with a minimum of 26 coursework credits and 2 obligatory courses.

5. Curriculum

Course No.	Course Name	Semester	Credits
I. Fundamental Courses			6
L371A001	Chinese I	Fall	4
L371A003	Introduction to Chinese Classics	Fall	2
II. Core Courses			8+
L113A010	Matrix Analysis and Computation	Fall	3
L113A002	Applied Statistics	Fall	2
S113B022	Dynamics of Structures	Spring	3
L113B001	Advanced Soil Mechanics	Fall	3
L113B002	Advanced Theory of Concrete Structures	Fall	3
L113B003	Finite Element Method in Civil Engineering	Spring	3
III. Major Electives			8+
L113C001	Advanced Seismic Theory	Spring	2
S113C026	Reliability Analysis Theory & its Engineering Application	Spring	2
S113C029	Vibration of Bridges	Spring	2
L113C002	Experiment of Modern Civil Engineering Test	Fall	2
S108B003	Advanced Foundation Engineering	Spring	2
L113C003	Modern Civil Engineering Materials	Spring	2
IV. Thesis Credits
L0000001	Thesis Proposal	Fall	2
L0000002	Academic Activities	Spring
Total Credits Required			28+
NOTE: Graduate students are usually expected to meet the course requirements in the first academic year, including: I. Fundamental Courses, II. Core Courses, and sufficient elective courses in III. Major Electives.

6. Thesis Topic and Proposal

A master student is supposed to choose his/her research direction under an advisor’s guidance. The student should actively study, research and survey in the chosen research direction. The student is expected to choose a research topic for the postgraduate thesis and confirm the significance of the topic in a thesis proposal. The thesis proposal should be submitted and defended at the beginning of the second year of study.

Detailed regulations and requirements on master's thesis can be found in the "NJUST Regulations about the Topic Selection, Research Proposal and Composition of Postgraduate Theses and Dissertations".

7. Publication

Before graduation, each master student should have at least one academic paper published or accepted for publication. Detailed requirements are documented in "NUST regulations on a postgraduate’s publications of their research work".

8. Degree Thesis Requirement

MA Degree thesis is one of the most important parts for graduate education, which provides students with training on academic research or specific technology application, enhances students’ abilities to innovate and to apply the knowledge to their research, and encourages them to discover, analyze and solve problems in their fields.

Detailed regulations and requirements on master's thesis are documented in the "NJUST Regulations about the Topic Selection, Research Proposal and Composition of Postgraduate Theses and Dissertations", and "NUST Style Sheet for Theses and Dissertations". For a joint effort with others, or a follow-up of previous work, the student should clearly specify his/her contribution to the thesis.

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health both physically and mentally with good academic background, observe Chinese laws as well as university rules and regulations, and respect Chinese customs.

2. Educational background and age limit

Master candidate:

Bachelor's degree

Under the age of 35

3. Language Requirements

Candidates need to meet the university’s language proficiency requirement. E.g

English-taught program: minimum IELTS (Academic) total score 5.5, TOEFL score 80 or Duolingo 100.

Tuition Fee
Master	RMB 36,000 pre year RMB 90,000 in total (About $ 18,368)

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Block A, No.24 Building
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Other Fees
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Living Expense	RMB 2,050 to RMB 2,550

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*1. Application Form

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*2. Non-criminal Record Report

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*3. Passport

Including a copy of the information page (with your photo) in your passport. If your passport expires before December 2023, you are highly suggested to apply for a new one before submission.

*4. Passport photo

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*5. Notarized highest degree certificate

A degree certificate is a legal document, imprinted with a university seal. It should state the name of your qualification and areas of study. Include all degree certificates for post-secondary study with your application. Prospective graduates must submit official proof of student status by current university.
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*6. Academic transcript

This should show all study you have undertaken since secondary school, whether complete or incomplete, including the institution grading scale.
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*7. English proficiency test certificate

*8. References/letters of recommendation

Include the contact details of two referees who will support your application. These referees will need to provide insight into your research experience.

*9. Physical Examination Form and the Report on Blood Examination

You shall fill out the form in English or in Chinese and keep the original form. The medical examination must cover all the items listed in the Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant will be considered as invalid. Please carefully arrange your physical examination schedule as the physical examination result is valid for only 6 months.

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*10. Research plan and previous research program information

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11. NJUST-Professor Provisional Consent Form

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*12. CV

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14. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

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