University Introduction

Nanjing University (abbreviated as "NJU"), located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is a national key research university directly under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and under the vice-ministerial level of central management. It is included in the national "Double First-Class", "Project 985", and "Project 211" key construction universities, and is jointly established by the Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province. The university is selected for the "Summit Plan", "Strong Foundation Plan", "Plan 101", "Plan 111", "Elite Plan", and "Plan 2011". It is a member of the C9 League, the Chinese University Presidents' Association, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the Academic Alliance of 21st Century Universities, the Global Alliance of Advanced University Institutes, the International Network for Applied Science and Technology Development and Cooperation, the BRICS Universities League, and is an independent degree authorization review unit. In the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it ranks 65th globally, and 145th in the QS World University Rankings.

School of the Environment Introduction

The School of the Environment at Nanjing University consists of three departments: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Planning and Management. It has outstanding strengths in research areas such as environmental behavior and ecological effects of pollutants, theories and technologies for water pollution control, environmental remediation and watershed pollution control, and environmental health and risk management. The school has received 14 national science and technology awards, 15 first-prize provincial and ministerial awards, and 11 international awards. It has led the development of over 100 international/domestic standards. In the past five years, it has published 281 papers in Nature and its sub-journals, PNAS, Environmental Science & Technology, and Water Research, with its ESI ranking in the top 0.3‰. Over its development, successive generations of environmental scholars at NJU have upheld a fine tradition of continuous innovation and achieved remarkable results in discipline development, talent cultivation, scientific research, and international exchange.

Application Eligibility

1. Applicants must be healthy, non-Chinese citizens.

2. Applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree. Current graduates who have not yet received their bachelor's degree certificate at the time of application must provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their university.

3. Language requirements:

Admission requirements: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL (0–120) 85 / TOEFL (1–6) 4.5 / Duolingo English Test 100; basic Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Graduation requirement: HSK Level 3.

Application Period

1. November–December: Please first contact Mr. Wu (caylawu@nju.edu.cn) by email for consultation regarding CSC scholarship matters.

2. March–May: Register and log in at https://istudy.nju.edu.cn, complete the application form, upload the required application documents, and submit to the application system.

Duration of Study

2 years

Admission and Registration

1. June–July: Admission results will be communicated to students. Electronic scanned copies of the "Nanjing University Admission Notice for International Students" and the electronic "Visa Application for Study in China (JW202 Form)" will be sent.

2. Admitted applicants must bring the "Admission Notice" and JW202 Form to the Chinese embassy or consulate in their home country to apply for a study (X) visa.

3. Admitted applicants must bring the original "Nanjing University Admission Notice for International Students", JW202 Form, and "Foreigner Physical Examination Form". Failure to register on time requires a leave application.

4. New students must bring the original highest degree certificate (if the original is not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must also be provided) for university review of admission qualifications. Failure to pass the review will result in cancellation of admission.

*Students who already have a NJU student registration are not permitted to simultaneously pursue a degree at another higher education institution (except for NJU joint-degree programs with other universities). Discovery of such a situation will lead to expulsion.

Enrollment Time

Enrollment and Registration at Nanjing University in September

Fees (RMB/year)

1. Application fee: 600 RMB

2. Tuition: 36,000 RMB/year (for the 2026 intake)

3. Insurance: 800 RMB/year

Contact Information

1. School of the Environment: Mr. Wu (caylawu@nju.edu.cn)

2. Institute for International Students:

Information on self-funded courses: Mr. Zhong (zqr@nju.edu.cn)

Scholarship Information: Mr. Wang (wangdongxu@nju.edu.cn) (+86-25-83594535)