Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is a national 'Double First-Class' university located in the historic city of Nanjing, China. It is jointly administered by Jiangsu Province and co-established with the China Meteorological Administration, the Ministry of Education, and the State Oceanic Administration, giving it a unique industry edge.

The university spans over 2,000 mu (approx. 330 acres) across its main campus, Jinhu Lake New District, and Wuxi campus, offering a beautiful and modern environment. Founded in 1960 as China's first meteorological undergraduate institution, NUIST has evolved into a comprehensive university covering science, engineering, management, arts, law, economics, and design.

NUIST's core strength lies in its atmospheric science program, ranked A+ in China's discipline evaluation and selected as a national 'Double First-Class' discipline. The university offers 11 first-level doctoral programs, 28 master's programs, and 6 postdoctoral research stations, forming a complete talent cultivation system.

In ESI global rankings, four disciplines—Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, and Environment/Ecology—are in the top 1%, with Earth Sciences in the top 1‰. NUIST is part of the 'Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program' and a national model for innovation and entrepreneurship education.

NUIST boasts a distinguished faculty of over 2,400 full-time teachers, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as recipients of the National Outstanding Youth Science Fund.

The university comprises 25 schools offering 86 undergraduate majors in fields like atmospheric science, computer science, electronic engineering, environmental engineering, mathematics, and English. The curriculum integrates theory with practice, leveraging national-level research platforms such as the Key Laboratory of Meteorological Disasters and the International Joint Laboratory on Climate and Environment Change.

NUIST's main campus in Nanjing's Jiangbei New District is known as a 'garden campus' with lush greenery and scenic lakes. Facilities include modern classrooms, labs, a gymnasium, and a swimming pool. Student dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, ensuring comfortable living.

The Jinhu Lake and Wuxi campuses offer additional space for practice and industry partnerships. Multiple on-campus cafeterias serve Chinese and Western cuisine. International student apartments feature private bathrooms and shared kitchens.