Program overview
The Resource and Environment program is essentially about making Earth's resources last longer and keeping the environment cleaner. You'll likely study core courses like environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, ecological restoration, solid waste treatment, and water resource management. Chinese universities have a clear advantage in this field: many schools are involved in real pollution control projects (e.g., Yangtze River water pollution control, northern smog management), so you can run lab simulations or go on field internships. This major suits students who are passionate about environmental protection, enjoy hands-on problem-solving, and don't mind occasionally working outdoors or in factories. If your undergraduate background is in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or geology, you'll find it easier to adapt.