“Discover Jiangsu” International Summer Program 2024

“Empowering Civil Engineering with Digitalization and Intelligence for a Green Earth Habitat”

Enrollment Brochure

1. Project Background

To promote cutting-edge exploration and development in the global civil engineering field and to establish an international platform for cooperation and exchange, Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech) is organizing a 14-day International Summer Program from July 8th to July 21st, 2024, titled "Empowering Civil Engineering with Digitalization and Intelligence for a Green Earth Habitat". This summer school aims to integrate intelligent technologies with traditional civil engineering education to foster professionals with an international perspective and innovative thinking, working together towards constructing a sustainably developed green Earth.

2. University Overview

Established over a century ago, NanjingTech boasts a distinguished history and enjoys a prestigious reputation as one of the first 14 universities selected into China's Higher Education Innovation Capability Improvement Plan (the "2011 Plan"). It is also a key comprehensive university in Jiangsu Province, renowned for its outstanding engineering education, playing a pivotal role in the Ministry of Education's Outstanding Engineer Education and Training Program and Professional Degree Postgraduate Education Comprehensive Reform Pilot Project.

NanjingTech has a strong research foundation and top-tier educational resources recognized both domestically and internationally. The university boasts a high-caliber faculty that includes academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. With 11 schools and 28 colleges, it serves over 40,000 students across various disciplines. NanjingTech is ranked 56th in the Chinese mainland universities in ESI and Chemistry, Materials Sciences are among the top 1‰ in the world, Engineering, Biology & Biochemistry, Environment / Ecology，Physics and Agricultural Sciences are among the top 1% in the world. Chemistry and Materials Science were ranked in top100 in the world. We are ranked 38th in Chinese mainland universities in Nature Index 2023, 49th nationally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and 43rd in Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023.

College of Civil Engineering

Originating from the Tung-Chi Medical and Engineering School founded in 1915, the College of Civil Engineering at NanjingTech has evolved through numerous reforms and mergers to become today's high-level college integrating education, research, and practice. The college offers a complete undergraduate to postdoctoral talent cultivation system, having graduated nearly 20,000 students who have gained widespread recognition in society.

The college offers two undergraduate majors, Civil Engineering and intelligent construction, and possesses a profound teaching and research foundation in areas like intelligent building materials, green and low-carbon architecture, Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, prefabricated construction, and smart operation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. Equipped with a national first-class key discipline, provincial advantageous disciplines in Jiangsu, and multiple national and provincial-level research platforms, the college has achieved significant research results, garnering awards such as the National Science and Technology Progress First Prize. The university’s Civil Engineering program is globally recognized, ranking between 51-57 in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

3. Discipline Focus & Teaching Schedule

Focusing on the first-level discipline of Civil Engineering, the summer school will feature specialized courses centered around themes like intelligent building materials and green low-carbon architecture, BIM technology and smart construction, smart operation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, prefabricated construction and construction techniques, resilient cities, and structural disaster prevention.

The program will provide over 7 days of academic immersive courses, 6 days of cultural experiences, and conclude with a 1-day closing ceremony. During this period, participants will attend various seminars and lectures, experience Chinese culture firsthand, and gain practical insights into China's advancements in intelligent and sustainable developments in civil engineering through site visits.

4. Admission Targets

Open to undergraduates and graduates globally, the summer school encourages participation from all parts of the world. A total of 60 students will be admitted, including 40 international students coming overseas, and 20 foreign students already in China. To make the summer more diverse, NanjingTech will select a certain percentage of its own outstanding students to participate.

Prospective participants must submit their application form by May 31st, 2024, via email to the designated address. A selection committee will review applications based on academic performance, overall quality, and regional representation to finalize the admission list.

5. Important Dates

Registration Deadline: May 31st, 2024

Admission Results Announcement: June 20th, 2024

Registration & Check-in: July 8th, 2024

Program Duration: July 8th - 21st, 2024

6. Notes for Application

Expense:

Successful candidates will enjoy tuition waivers, free accommodation (with off-campus participants generally housed in student dormitories at NanjingTech, waiving the on-campus housing fee), course materials, and access to study resources. They will also participate in all academic activities and cultural excursions free of charge. The university will provide transportation services for arranged visits.

*Note: International travel expenses, visa fees, and insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant. However, the university will provide additional financial support according to the following scheme:

Application Method:

Please fill out the application form and send back through email by 5 p.m. on May 31st.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Lai at email: brightlai@njtech.edu.cn.

NanjingTech warmly invites young talents from around the globe who are passionate about civil engineering and its digitalization for sustainable development to apply for this summer's intellectual journey. We look forward to welcoming you to Nanjing Tech University this summer to embark on a transformative, knowledge-enhancing, and future-shaping academic adventure!