Your academic level
Master’s student
Doctoral student
Duration of your study in China
Within 1 year
1-2 years (including 2 years)
2-3 years (including 3 years)
More than 3 years
Your nationality / continent
Asia
Africa
Europe
America
Oceania
Your Chinese proficiency
No foundation, only simple daily communication
Elementary level, able to cope with basic study and life
Intermediate level, able to communicate fluently and read basic professional literature
Advanced level, able to conduct professional study and academic communication proficiently
Core reasons for you choosing to pursue a postgraduate degree in environmental science in China(Multiple choices)
Outstanding scientific research strength of China in environmental governance and ecological protection
High professional ranking and strong faculty of environmental science in this university
Generous scholarships and supportive policies for international students in China
Promising employment prospects and broad career development in environmental disciplines
Attracted by China’s education model and campus culture
Recommendations from family members or senior students
Others
Main objectives of your studying environmental science in China(Multiple choices)
Master core professional knowledge of environmental engineering, ecological governance, environmental monitoring, etc.
Improve scientific research ability, publish academic papers and complete high-quality dissertations
Learn advanced environmental governance technologies and practical experience from China
Build international academic connections for further advanced study (PhD / postdoctoral research)
Enhance cross-border employability and engage in international environmental work
Simply pursue a higher academic degree
Matching degree between your expectations and actual learning experience of studying environmental science in China (1=Completely unmatched, 5=Completely matched)
The learning resources of environmental science in China (faculty, experimental equipment, research projects) can meet your learning needs (1=Completely unsatisfied, 5=Completely satisfied)
I have a strong willingness to actively participate in environmental science research projects and academic lectures (1=Completely unwilling, 5=Extremely willing)
I hope to improve my cross-cultural academic communication ability through overseas study experience (1=Completely disagree, 5=Strongly agree)
Compared with my home country, I think the practical and case teaching of environmental science in China has more advantages (1=Completely disagree, 5=Strongly agree)
I am willing to engage in environmental-related professional work in the future (1=Completely unwilling, 5=Extremely willing)
Frequency of communication with your supervisor
Once a week or more
Once every 2-3 weeks
Once a month
Once every several months (only when necessary)
Hardly communicate
Main communication methods with your supervisor
Offline face-to-face communication
Online communication (WeChat / Email / conference software)
Regular research group meetings
Message conveyed by senior students
My supervisor provides timely guidance on research topic selection, experimental design and thesis writing (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
Language differences do not affect my academic communication with my supervisor (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
My supervisor actively pays attention to my learning progress and research difficulties and provides help (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
The research group has a harmonious academic atmosphere for international students to study and communicate (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
I am generally satisfied with the academic guidance and communication effect of my supervisor (1=Very dissatisfied, 5=Very satisfied)
Main difficulties you encounter in environmental science study(Multiple choices)
Difficulties in understanding professional Chinese terms, classroom content and literature
Difficult professional knowledge and interdisciplinary content (chemistry, ecology, engineering, etc.)
Unskilled in experimental operation and scientific research equipment use
Unfamiliar with academic writing and academic norms
Fast course pace and heavy academic pressure
Lack of targeted academic tutoring for international students
No obvious learning difficulties
Language barriers affect my professional study (1=No impact at all, 5=Severe impact)
Insufficient scientific research resources (experimental platforms, data resources, research funds) restrict my study and research (1=No impact at all, 5=Severe impact)
It is difficult for me to adapt to the differences in teaching modes and assessment methods between China and my home country (1=No impact at all, 5=Severe impact)
I have difficulties in making Chinese friends and integrating into class and research teams (1=No difficulty at all, 5=Extreme difficulty)
Economic problems (scholarship, living cost, etc.) disturb my study and life (1=No disturbance at all, 5=Extreme disturbance)
The training program and curriculum setting for international students majoring in environmental science meet my learning needs (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
Do you need to participate in professional experiments as part of your environmental science study and research?
Yes, experiments are required for courses and thesis research
Partially required, only for individual courses
No, my research is mainly theoretical and data analysis-based
Overall, I face difficulties in completing environmental science related experiments independently (1=No difficulty at all, 5=Extreme difficulty)
What are your main difficulties in conducting professional experiments?(Multiple choices)
Unfamiliar with laboratory rules, safety specifications and operating standards
Lack of proficiency in operating professional experimental equipment
Difficulties in sample collection, pretreatment and data measurement
Incomprehension of professional experimental principles and experimental design logic
Insufficient experimental resources, limited equipment availability or experiment quota constraints
Language barriers affect communication with lab administrators and peers during experiments
Lack of targeted guidance from supervisors or senior researchers
No obvious experimental difficulties
The school’s laboratory equipment and experimental platform can fully support my learning and research needs (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
I can obtain timely and professional guidance when encountering experimental problems (1=Completely inconsistent, 5=Completely consistent)
Your satisfaction with the overall training services (teaching, management, logistics, academic support) for environmental science international students in this university
Very satisfied
Relatively satisfied
Neutral
Slightly dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Which training services for international students need to be optimized most(Multiple choices)
Add professional Chinese and academic English tutoring courses
Optimize bilingual courses tailored for international students majoring in environmental science
Strengthen targeted communication and guidance between supervisors and international students
Provide more access to scientific research experimental resources and practical projects
Improve academic assistance and QA mechanisms for international students
Enrich cross-cultural communication activities to promote campus integration
No optimization needed, the current situation is good
Do you have any other comments or suggestions on the training and campus services for environmental science international students?