I. Admission Programs
II. Admission Guide
1. NENU Master’s Programs Admission Guide for International Students 2024
2. NENU Doctoral Programs Admission Guide for International Students 2024
III. Introduction of the School of Environment
School of Environment boasts a comprehensive talent development system, offering integrated programs for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. With excellent conditions for talent cultivation, the School stands at the forefront among similar universities in China. Both Environmental Science and Engineering and Ecology are first-level doctoral disciplines, supported by postdoctoral research mobile stations in Ecology and Environmental Science and Engineering. Graduate education is categorized into academic and professional tracks, emphasizing research innovation for academic programs and practical innovation for professional programs.
In terms of discipline construction, Ecology has consistently ranked in the A category in the fourth and fifth rounds of discipline assessments, placing us among the top 12% nationally, making it one of the only two disciplines at NENU to achieve this prestigious position. Environmental Science and Engineering, in the fifth round, achieved a B rating and ranks in the top 30%, demonstrating a gradual increase in academic influence and rankings. The ESI (Environmental Science and Ecology) threshold has rapidly risen to 4.61 (as of October 2023), positioning the School at third place within NENU.
The School of Environment has well-established platforms for teaching, research, academic exchange, and social service. It boasts over 12 national and provincial-level research platforms, including a National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ecology Education, the Jilin Songnen Grassland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Engineering Research Center of Low_Carbon Treatment and Green Development of Ploouted Water in Northeast China, Ministry of Education, a State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory for Wetland Conservation and Vegetation Restoration, and a Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resource Conservation and Utilization.
These platforms contribute to the school's extensive engagement in scientific research and academic initiatives. Additionally, the School of Environment has established multiple field experimental stations across the country, including those in Longwan National Nature Reserve, Changling, and Ji’an. These field stations further enhance the school's capabilities in conducting hands-on research and experiments in diverse ecological settings.
In addition to the mentioned platforms, the School of Environment also features an experimental center, including the Environmental Ecology Science and Education Integration Center, Analysis and Testing Center, and two field research observation stations, comprising over 90 laboratories. The current value of fixed assets for teaching and research equipment exceeds 100 million yuan. The equipment includes more than 60 sets of large precision instruments, such as The Orbitrap Exploris 120 mass spectrometer, the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris GC Mass high-resolution Spectrometer, The Thermo Scientific DELTA Q Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer, Medium-sized Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analyzer (MesoMR series), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer, Triple Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, Raman Single-Cell Sorting Instrument, High-Throughput Real-Time Fluorescence Quantitative PCR Instrument, High-Content Cell Imaging Analysis System, High-Throughput Wildlife Tracking System, X-ray Powder Diffraction Instrument, and more.
The School of Environment is equipped with advanced experimental devices and cutting-edge analytical methods, leading in teaching conditions nationwide. Furthermore, the school has constructed a 2,000-square-meter on-campus training and practical base, serving deeply in teaching, experiments, and results transformation, emphasizing the characteristics of STEM disciplines and achieving the integration of production, learning, research, and application.
IV. Research Directions
1. Environmental Pollution and Control Chemistry
2. Energy and Environmental Catalysis
3. Comprehensive Assessment of Environmental/Disaster Risks and Safety Collaborative Prevention and Control
4. Urban Wastewater Recycling and Storage
5. Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Utilization
6. Environmental Ecology and Wetland Conservation
7. Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology
8. Ecosystem Ecology and Soil Biology
V. Training Objectives
To cultivate innovative academic and applied talents with an international perspective and diverse cultural backgrounds, possessing profound knowledge of ecological environments and advanced ecological and environmental technologies.
① Possess a pragmatic scientific approach and good academic ethics, with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and the ability to solve practical environmental problems while keeping abreast of the latest research trends in the field.
② Proficiently apply theories and techniques related to ecological environments to provide scientific ideas and technical services for solving ecological environmental problems and sustainable development. Be capable of independently conducting theoretical research, technological development, and innovative work in the field.
③ Upon graduation, be competent in teaching, research, and management positions in schools, research institutions, government departments, environmental protection enterprises, etc., and make creative contributions to scientific research or specialized technology.
VI. Features
1. Fully English-Taught Programs
The School has qualified teachers with strong expertise and high English proficiency to deliver professional courses in English, facilitating international students' understanding of the curriculum. Foreign experts or teachers with at least one year of overseas study experience are required to participate in teaching. The School collaborates with international institutions to introduce high-level international courses in the field of ecological environment, enhancing the theoretical foundation and scientific literacy of international students.
2. Emphasis on Practical Skills:
(1) Academic Report System
Establish a system for students to regularly give academic reports. The
School organizes "Master's and Doctoral Forums" or "Graduate Academic Salons" where doctoral students must make one public academic report each academic year, and master's students must do so within the specified period of study. Excellent students are rewarded, serving as the basis for graduate awards.
(2) Academic Exchange
Encourage and support students to actively participate in domestic and international academic conferences, presenting posters or conference reports. To promote internationalization, the School has established close cooperative relationships with well-known universities and research institutions in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, etc. Each year, dozens of foreign experts are invited to lecture and collaborate on research. Attendance at these lectures is mandatory for all international students to broaden their horizons and enhance their professional competence.
(3) Practical Training
Cultivate international students' practical and fieldwork capabilities through laboratory and field experiments. Integrate practical education into the entire process of master's degree education, comprehensively improving international students' experimental and hands-on abilities.
VII. Student’s Feedback
TAYYAB MUHAMMAD •Pakistani• Ph.D. Student of 2021
Hey, I am Tayyab Muhammad from Pakistan. I have done my Master's degree in Environmental Science with a research direction of Disaster Risk and Disaster Resilience. I am currently enrolled as a Ph.D. student in the same school.
Let me talk about the school where I spent the best 3 years of my life during my master's study.
The School of Environment of Northeast Normal University is one of the best institutions of NENU which was established in 1986 having three departments such as the Department of Environmental Science, the Department of Ecology, and the Department of Environmental Engineering, including three majors: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Environmental Engineering. It has a number of national, provincial, and ministerial scientific research platforms, such as the Institute of Natural Disasters, the National Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Wetland Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, the Key Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology Science of the Ministry of Education, the Key Laboratory of Animal Resources Protection and Utilization in Jilin Province, and the Jilin Province Ecological Security Early Warning Center. I found an advanced research culture with great supervision boosted my knowledge and research skills which is an absolute leverage for my long-term goals.
Moreover, the lovely people here, the caring staff, and the inspiring fellows make NENU a very special place to study and all the hard work worthwhile.
To sum up, As an International student I would say that, I didn't know what to expect, but I am pleased with what the School of Environment and NENU itself turned out to be. Both socially and academically, there is not a thing that has disappointed me here, and I have received all the support I asked for.
Thank you!
HAN ANNE CHARIS•Filipino•Master student of 2022
Kumusta! (Hello!) I’m Anne Charis Nadayag Han, a master's student taking up Environmental Science in the School of Environment at Northeast Normal University. It's my second year and looking back always gives me a sense of progress and motivation to journey in the path of being a real scientist and environmentalist. The school is built upon teachers and faculties who are highly competent and respected for their expertise. My courses this year incorporated “frontier” classes conducted by experts and visiting professors from top universities locally and internationally have given me opportunities to cultivate an aim for globalization. The school was able to provide me with assistance and world-class facilities that made learning more efficient and research more practical and enjoyable, which truly enhanced my skills to be equipped for my future career path. My professors and especially my supervisor have helped me to nurture my passion for research and broadened my view of what it is to genuinely contribute to the body of science. What’s more, is that I am surrounded by colleagues who share the same enthusiasm for helping our mother nature work its best! It's a blessing and honor indeed to be molded in such a community!
