SJTU's China-UK Low Carbon College — founded with the University of Edinburgh at Lingang, next to Shanghai's free-trade zone — trains the carbon workforce for a country committed to peak emissions by 2030 and neutrality by 2060. This track reads decarbonisation through the environment and resources lens.
Key facts
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
150,000 CNY total
Intake
September
150,000 RMB total for 2.5 years — verified against SJTU's official 2026 English-taught master's catalogue. Contact: lcc_international@sjtu.edu.cn.
Curriculum modules
Low-carbon environment core — Carbon accounting, environmental systems and resource management.
Low-carbon technologies — Mitigation technology across sectors.
Thesis — Independent research project.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in environment, engineering or a related field
English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for non-native speakers
Transcripts and two recommendation letters
Career destinations
Carbon Management Specialist — Industry & consulting
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