The first Sino-foreign university in China teaches eco-cities in one: UNNC's 12-month MSc covers eco- and smart cities, urban systems and environmental design research on a British-curriculum campus in Ningbo — a port megacity that is itself a live experiment in sustainable urbanisation.
Key facts
Duration
12 months (1 year)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
130,000 CNY total
Intake
September
130,000 RMB for international students (120,000 RMB for Chinese mainland/HK/Macao/Taiwan students) for the one-year programme — verified on the official UNNC prospectus page. A 24-month part-time route exists. University of Nottingham (UK) degree; Nottingham Global Scholarships up to 100% of first-year tuition.
Curriculum modules
Eco- and smart cities — Sustainable and digital urbanism.
Urban development principles & urban systems — How cities grow and metabolise.
Environmental design research studio — Studio-based design research.
Urban research project — The 180-credit programme's capstone.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree at 2:1 level or international equivalent in urban planning, architecture, geography, environmental sciences, civil engineering or a related field
English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 per component), TOEFL 80 or PTE 65
Transcripts and references via UNNC's online application
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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