Program overview
Turf Science and Engineering is essentially about how to grow, manage, and utilize turfgrass well. You might think turf is just grass, but behind every patch—from soccer fields and golf courses to urban parks and highway slopes—there's science. This program teaches you practical skills like turfgrass variety selection, soil improvement, irrigation and drainage, pest and disease control, and turf machinery operation. Core courses include Turfgrass Science, Turf Establishment and Management, Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Ecology, and Golf Course Turf Management. China has unique advantages in turf science: for example, the turf support technologies for the Beijing Winter Olympics and Hangzhou Asian Games, plus abundant practice opportunities at golf courses and professional football clubs. This major suits students who enjoy the outdoors, have strong hands-on skills, and are interested in plants and ecology. If you want to study agriculture while also engaging with sports, tourism, and other industries, this program is a great fit.