Courses

International Master of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

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. 

International Master of Public Administration

This English‑taught International Master of Public Administration program targets international students who intend to engage in public governance, international public affairs and cross‑border public‑administration‑related work. Rooted in UIBE’s characteristic research on global economic governance, this program focuses on public administration under international economic cooperation background. Core curriculum modules cover global public governance, public policy analysis, international public administration, cross‑border public service management, China’s public‑administration practice and multilateral‑co‑operation policy research. The teaching team includes academic professors and practitioners with rich experience in public‑affairs sectors. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters, CV and English‑written study plan are required for application. Students must finish all required course credits, complete public‑administration‑oriented research work and pass master thesis defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can take relevant positions in international organizations, government public‑administration departments, non‑governmental organizations and global public‑policy‑research institutions worldwide.

International Master of Public Administration (IMPA)

IMPA is a flagship international public management program targeting mid-career government officials and public management practitioners from all over the world. It focuses on public governance, administrative reform, digital governance, public policy implementation and China’s governance experience. The curriculum integrates public management theory, Chinese governance practice, comparative public administration and global public affairs. The program builds a global network of public management practitioners, with teaching modes including lectures, policy workshops, field visits to Chinese governmental agencies and exchange seminars. Graduates take senior public management positions in governments, international organizations and public institutions worldwide.

International Master of Public Administration (IMPA)

This English‑taught world‑economy‑oriented master degree is built upon Renmin University of China’s long‑standing strengths in economic research. The curriculum covers global macroeconomic operation, international trade theory, cross‑border capital flow, China’s opening‑up practice, regional economic cooperation and global economic governance mechanisms. Students will receive rigorous training in economic theories, quantitative analysis tools and academic paper writing. Teaching activities include specialist lectures, thematic workshops and research‑oriented group assignments. The program welcomes international graduate students with economics or related social‑science backgrounds. Graduates can seek opportunities in international trade institutions, multinational enterprises, economic research institutes and policy‑related departments.

International Master of Public Health Program (IMPH)

This public health master program focuses on global health governance, infectious disease prevention and control, health policy, maternal and child health, and health system management. It adapts to the demand for international public health talents in the post-pandemic era, combining global public health theory with China’s public health practice. The curriculum covers epidemiology, health economics, global health policy, emergency health management and health equity research. Students participate in public health field investigations and international health cooperation projects, preparing for work in WHO, national health departments, international medical organizations and public health research institutions.

International Master of Software Engineering

This English‑medium International Master of Software Engineering program is operated by Tongji University School of Software Engineering, designed for international students who aim to build professional competence in large‑scale software system development, software architecture design and software‑project management. The program accepts applicants from diversified undergraduate backgrounds; IT‑related practical experience is valued for applicants whose undergraduate major is not computer‑related discipline. Core curriculum covers advanced software engineering methodology, software system architecture, big‑data processing technology, cloud‑computing development, software‑project risk management, artificial intelligence application and global software‑industry practice cases. Teaching mode combines theoretical lectures, group software‑development projects, industry‑case analysis and guest sharing delivered by senior technical engineers from high‑tech enterprises. Students are encouraged to participate in real‑world software‑development projects and internship opportunities in Shanghai‑based IT companies. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English‑written motivation letter are required for application. Admitted students must complete required course credits, finish software‑development assignments and submit a qualified English master thesis for defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can engage in software development, system architecture design, IT project management and technical‑consulting positions in multinational high‑tech corporations and global digital‑technology enterprises.

International Master Program in Nuclear Engineering and Management

This program combines nuclear engineering technology, nuclear energy management, nuclear safety and global nuclear governance. Relying on Tsinghua’s advantages in nuclear science and engineering, it covers nuclear reactor design, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear safety supervision, nuclear energy policy and international nuclear non-proliferation. The program integrates theoretical teaching, laboratory research, engineering practice and international nuclear energy policy analysis. Students master professional nuclear engineering technology and global nuclear governance rules, suitable for R&D and management positions in international nuclear energy enterprises, nuclear regulatory agencies and international atomic energy organizations.

International Master Program of Materials Science and Engineering (IMP-MSE)

This materials science master program focuses on advanced materials, functional materials, nanomaterials, energy materials and material engineering application. Based on Tsinghua’s first-class materials discipline, the curriculum covers material physics, material processing technology, new energy materials, biomedical materials and material performance evaluation. Students participate in cutting-edge material research projects in key laboratories, conduct material experiment research and engineering application development. Graduates are engaged in material R&D, technical management and product development in global material enterprises, new energy companies and high-tech research institutions.

International Master's Program in Green Environmental Infrastructure

Located in Shenzhen, the hub of southern China’s environmental technology innovation, this program focuses on green infrastructure construction, sponge city technology, low-carbon urban infrastructure, environmental engineering and sustainable urban construction. The curriculum combines environmental engineering technology, urban infrastructure planning, carbon neutrality technology and green project management. Relying on the industrial advantages of the Greater Bay Area, the program carries out practical cooperation with environmental enterprises, and students participate in green infrastructure project research and practice. Graduates engage in green infrastructure design, environmental project management and low-carbon urban construction in international environmental engineering enterprises, urban construction departments and global environmental consulting institutions.

International MBA (IMBA)

The International MBA (IMBA) is a full‑time English‑medium professional master program operated by Renmin Business School of Renmin University of China. Designed for international business‑oriented talents with practical working background, the program combines advanced global business management theories with China‑oriented business practice scenarios. Core teaching modules cover corporate strategy, finance, marketing, human‑resource management, operation management and China‑specific business environment analysis. The teaching cohort consists of both international and Chinese students, creating highly interactive cross‑cultural classroom discussion. Besides regular courses, students participate in enterprise field visits, business case competitions, guest lectures delivered by senior industry practitioners, and overseas exchange opportunities with partner business schools worldwide. Applicants are expected to hold bachelor’s degree and provide valid GMAT or GRE results; admission evaluation includes document screening and invitation‑only interview session. Upon completion of credits and thesis defense, participants obtain Renmin University of China MBA degree certificate.

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