Study in Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), founded in 1960, is one of the key institutions of higher learning in China. It has a complete higher education system with undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral program as post-doctoral research centers.
NUIST has established a harmonious discipline system of atmospheric science, marine science, information science, environmental science, management and basic science on the basis of advantageous subjects. Its 57 undergraduate majors cover eight subject categories, namely science, engineering, management, literature, economics, law, agriculture and art. The discipline of Atmospheric Science ranks No. 1 in the national discipline evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education of China, and Geosciences and Engineering become ESI top 1% disciplines.
Currently, NUIST has over 30,000 undergraduates and more than 3,200 graduates. Among 1,500 full-time teachers 75% of them have doctorās degrees and 56% of them have experiences of studying or working abroad, So far, more than 80,000 students have graduated from NUIST, and many alumni have become well-known scientists, scholars and senior management staff home and abroad.
Sticking to the guideline of open and collaborative development, NUIST has established cooperative relationship with 48 famous overseas universities and colleges from 15 countries.
Over time NUISTās core values have been defined by the tradition of āausterity, diligence, truth- seeking and self-motivationā and the motto of āpromotion of virtue, investigation of nature, cultivation of self and construction of society.āā
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Nanjing ā The Capital Of Six Dynasties
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is located in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in East China, Just one hour from Shanghai by bullet train. It is a historic, creative and dynamic city that boasts picturesque scenery, blending natural landscape with towering modern buildings and integrating traditional styles with modern civilization. Its capacity of science and technology is next to Beijing and Shanghai, ranking third of the nation. Nanjing is commonly viewed as a ācity of cultureā and one of the most pleasant cities to live in China.
Nanjing ā Quick Facts
- 22 School and Departments
- 23 Master Programs
- Over 16,000 undergraduates and more than 3,200 postgraduates
- Over 1,500 full-time teachers. 75% of them have doctorās degree and 56% have experiences of studying or working abroad
- 478 million CNY of science and technology funds in 2016
- 1,422 international students from 111 countries in the year of 2016
- 51 Undergraduate Programs
- 11 Doctoral Programs
Scholarships
- NUIST-WMO Fellowships Education Program
- Master Program of Meteorology Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce, PRC
- Chinese Government Scholarships
- NUIST University Scholarship
- Nanjing Government Scholarship
- Jasmine Jiangsu Government Scholarship
- Confucius Institute Scholarship
Applying for A Student Visa
You can apply for the student visa (X1 visa) to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country with the following documents:
- Admission Notice
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report
- Original copy of your Visa Application for Study in China (JW202)
- Other documents required by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate
We cannot guarantee you a successful application of student visa. You need to consult the Chinese Embassy or Consulate for detailed information.
To avoid any possible inconvenience, please do not enter China too early, because X1 visa will expire within one month since the entry date.
Applying for A Student Visa
Ā Electrical Equipment: The electricity supply system here is 220V, Moreover, the plug and socket may be incompatible so please check before departure. Multifunction power cords and/or transformers can solve this problem, and they are also available in Wuxi.
Ā Clothing: According to the climate conditions in Wuxi, winter and summer clothes are most commonly used. The highest temperature of summer is up 38 degree C/ 100 degree F. So bring at least one warm sweater or cardigan and a jacket for winter.
Ā Life Necessities: A set of bedding and necessities such as a towel or toothbrush can be bought in many supermarkets and grocery stores around the university.
Ā Internet: School internet is free for international students, and the username and password will be offered by our office. You may also choose to buy Internet Service through China Mobile or China Telecom. You can bring relevant digital products like a laptop according to your own needs.
Applying for A Student Visa
Ā Electrical Equipment: The electricity supply system here is 220V, Moreover, the plug and socket may be incompatible so please check before departure. Multifunction power cords and/or transformers can solve this problem, and they are also available in Wuxi.
Ā Clothing: According to the climate conditions in Wuxi, winter and summer clothes are most commonly used. The highest temperature of summer is up 38 degree C/ 100 degree F. So bring at least one warm sweater or cardigan and a jacket for winter.
Ā Life Necessities: A set of bedding and necessities such as a towel or toothbrush can be bought in many supermarkets and grocery stores around the university.
Ā Internet: School internet is free for international students, and the username and password will be offered by our office. You may also choose to buy Internet Service through China Mobile or China Telecom. You can bring relevant digital products like a laptop according to your own needs.
Leaving Home: Checklist for Your Journey
Before you get ready to leave for China, please recheck if you have prepared everything as follows:
- Apply for and get the entry visa.
- Know and get the contact information of the embassy or consulate your country in China
- Prepare electric source or socket adapter (which can purchased after arrival as well)
- Make copies of important identity materials (such as JW202 form, passport, plane ticket, graduate certificate, academic transcripts, etc.)
- Have necessary materials for registration (Admission Notice and JW202 form, photos, bank receipt of accommodation fee if prepaid, the original graduate certificate, academic transcripts, etc.)
- Prepare available cash and credit cards and sufficient living and study money.
Arrival In China
Ā Registration Procedure: Register with your Admission Notice, Visa Application for Study in China (JW 202 Form), Passport, the original Physical Examination Record for Foreigners, Blood Test Report, other Physical Check-up Record, 8 passport size photos (35mm*49mm), the original graduate certificate, academic transcripts and other materials as required.
Ā Fill in 3 forms:Ā Registration Form for International Students of NUIST, Registration Form of Temporary Residence, Visa/Stay Permit/ Residence Permit Application Form.Ā Ā
Ā Venue of Registration: Room 205, Administration Building, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (Wuxi Campus)
Medical Checkup
Ā In accordance with the Regulations of the Peopleās Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of foreigners, all foreigners who come to China shall provide medical checkup report in order to apply for a Health Certificate which would be used in the residence permit application.
Medical checkup preparation: the original passport, original physical examination record for foreigner and two photos of 35mm*49mm. No breakfast before examination.
Residence Permit
Registration for Temporary Residence
Ā In accordance with the Regulations of the Peopleās Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners and the provisions of the Wuxi Municipal Public Security Bureau, new students who live in the on campus dormitory or off-campus apartment should register your accommodation information in the local police office within 24 hours. (All Wuxi campus international students must live on campus.)
Application for Residence Permit
Ā Freshmen who hold X1 visa and have completed registration and paid up all fees should apply for residence permit within 30 days after arriving in China. Transfer students must apply for residence permit modification and residence permit extension. Do pay attention to the validity of your visa. If your visa expires, you will get a penalty a 500 CNY per day from the police bureau.
Required documents for application for Residence Permit include:
- Health Certificate
- Visa Application for Study in China (JW202 Form)
- Registration Form of Temporary Residence
- School Report
- Visa/ Stay Permit/ Residence Permit Application Form
- Passport Copies (Including photo page, latest visa page and latest entry stamp)
- Admission Notice
Insurance
In accordance with the Interim Provisions on the Requirement of Insurance Purchase for International Students in Institutions of Higher Education and guaranteeing the economic benefits for the foreigners who come to China when suffering from disease, international students shall join in the insurance plan of life insurance and accidental medical insurance.
The insurance service item covers accidental injury insurance, in-patient medical insurance, dread disease in-patient insurance, traffic accidental insurance, accidental in-patient allowance, and accidental medical insurance.
PROGRAMS of NUIST
Undergraduate Programs
4 Years, Chinese and English
School of Atmospheric Science
- Atmospheric Science
School of Applied Meteorology
- Applied Meteorology
- Ecology
- Agricultural Resource and Environment
School of Atmospheric Physics
- Safety Engineering
School of Marine Science
- Marine Science
- Marine Technology
School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
School of Geography and Remote Sensing
- Remote Sensing Science and Technology
- Geographical Information Science
- Physical Geography and Natural Resources
- Surveying Engineering
School of Mathematics and Statistics
- Applied Statistics
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Information and computing science
School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering
- Applied Physics
- Optical Information Science and Engineering
- Material Physics
- Physics
School of Computer and Software
- Computer Science and Technology
- Network Engineering
- Internet of Things
- Software Engineering
School of Electronic and Information Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- Electronic Science and Technology
- Electronic Information Engineering
- Information Engineering
School of Information and Control
- Automation
- Measurement Technology and Instrument
- Electrical Engineering and Automation
School of Economics and Management
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- International Economy and Trade
- Logistics Management
- Financial Engineering
- Human Resource Management
- Information Management and Information System
- Marketing
School of Public Administration
- Law
- Public Affairs Administration
- MarketingPublic Administration
School of Language and Culture
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Japanese
- Translation
- English
- Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
School of Media and Arts
- Animation
- Digital media Arts
- Art and Technology
Master Programs
Programs in Chinese 3 years: Programs in English 2 years
School of Atmospheric Science
- Metrology
- Climate System & Climate Change
School of Atmospheric Physics
- Lightning Science & Technology
- Atmospheric Physics & Atmospheric Environment
- Atmosphere Remote Sensing & Atmospheric Sounding
School of Applied Metrology
- Applied Meteorology
- Ecology
School of Marine Science
- Marine Meteorology
School of Geography and Remote Sensing
- Geography
- 3S Integration Meteorological Application
School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Environmental Meteorology
School of Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics
- Space Weather
School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering
- Optical Engineering
School of Electronic and Information Engineering
- Information and Communication Engineering
School of Computer and Software
- Computer Science and Technology
- Software Engineering
School of Information and Control
- System Science
School of Economics and Management
- Management Science and Engineering
- Business Management
School of Language and Cultures
- History of Science and Technology
School of Marxism
- Marxist Theory
Doctoral Programs in Chinese & English
3 Years or above
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric Physics & Atmospheric Environment
- Lightning Science & Technology
- Marine Meteorology
- Environmental Meteorology
- Meteorology Information Technology
- Climate System & Climate Change
- Atmospheric Remote Sensing & Atmospheric Sounding
- Applied Meteorology
- 3S Integration & Meteorological Application
- Space Weather
Chinese Language Programs
Ā The programs are geared for students with no or little exposure to China and Chinese language. Teachers will guide students to develop a secure foundation of the language in an immersive Chinese ambience.
Classes are medium-sized and taught by enthusiastic, bilingual and professional teachers. Students can choose to study for one level or to complete all the levels (Beginner Level, Elementary Level, Intermediate Level, Advanced Level) continuously.
Chinese Culture Program
Ā The program offers a unique experience in Chinese culture and arts, including lessons of Chinese language, paper cutting, calligraphy, Kung-fu, etc. and tours to local scenic spots and nearby cities.