The UN's flagship in China: the UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, co-founded with the UN Environment Programme in 2002, has enrolled 464 students from 83 countries — and Tongji's environment discipline holds an A+ in the Ministry of Education's national evaluation. Alumni sit in the World Bank, UNDP and a dozen national ministries.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
39,000 CNY per year
Intake
September
Verified Sep 2026 on unep-iesd.tongji.edu.cn: 39,000 RMB per year. Degree awarded by Tongji with UNEP certification; a semester abroad at a partner university is built in.
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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