China
International Master of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This English‑taught Master of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development program is jointly built by Tongji University and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It is specially oriented toward international students, government officials and research practitioners who focus on global environmental governance, pollution treatment and sustainable‑development goals. Core courses include global environmental governance, water‑resource management, climate‑change adaptation and mitigation, ecological‑risk assessment, urban sustainable‑development practice, environmental‑policy formulation and disaster‑risk reduction. Teaching resources integrate university professors, UN senior experts and international environmental‑research scholars. Apart from classroom lectures, students can take part in field investigation projects across China, international environmental‑policy seminars and cooperative research tasks with UN‑affiliated institutions. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; relevant working experience in environment‑related fields is preferred. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English‑written study plan are required for application. Admitted students need to finish credit requirements and pass English master thesis defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can take up working positions in United Nations environmental agencies, international environmental‑protection organizations, governmental environmental‑management departments, ecological‑research institutes and global sustainable‑development consulting agencies.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
About the university
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