I. The Essence and Core Logic of the Discipline

Environmental design is an interdisciplinary subject centered on "shaping spatial experience" and "coordinating ecosystems", integrating architecture, landscape architecture, ergonomics, aesthetics and theories of sustainable development. Its research objects cover the all-dimensional environment from indoor living Spaces (such as the storage design of small-sized apartments) to urban public Spaces (such as the renovation of the Bund Riverside Walkway in Shanghai), from natural scenic spots (such as the planning of the Jiuzhaigou ecological boardwalk) to virtual digital scenes (the design of metaverse exhibition halls). The essence is to solve the interaction relationship problem of "people - space - environment". Take into account functionality, aesthetic value and ecological sustainability.

Ii. Training Objectives and Competency Framework

Objective positioning: To cultivate compound designers with spatial narrative ability, technical integration ability and green design thinking, who can undertake core functions such as spatial planning, landscape design and installation art in institutions such as architectural design institutes, real estate companies, cultural and tourism enterprises and technology platforms.

Capability system: 

Theoretical foundation: Master environmental behavior science (such as the influence of shopping mall circulation on consumer behavior), design aesthetics (golden section and the application of light and shadow), and ecological design principles (LID low-impact development technology);

Practical skills: CAD construction drawing drawing, 3Dmax spatial modeling, manual model making (such as wooden space miniature models), material and process selection (such as the combination of exposed concrete and glass curtain walls);

Cutting-edge capabilities: BIM technology application (full-process collaboration of building Information Modeling), parametric design (fluid form generation logic of Zaha Hadid), digital twin scene construction (interactive design of virtual exhibition halls). 

(1) Non-Chinese citizens who abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government, are physically and mentally healthy, and hold valid ordinary passports of foreign countries; (II) Educational qualifications and age requirements for applicants

Undergraduate students: High school graduation or equivalent is required, with an age range of 18 to 30 years old (as of September 1, 2025).

2. Master's degree candidates: Must hold a bachelor's degree and be no older than 45 years old (as of September 1, 2025).

3. Doctoral candidates: Must hold a master's degree and be no older than 50 years old (as of September 1, 2025).

4. Preparatory students and visiting students (one-year program) : Age should not exceed 50 years old (as of September 1, 2025). (III) Language Proficiency Requirements:

All undergraduate, master's and doctoral students in our university are mainly taught in Chinese. Applicants' Chinese proficiency must reach level 4 of the International Chinese Proficiency Standard (hereinafter referred to as HSK), and the validity period is within two years. Applicants whose previous academic stage was taught in Chinese can be exempted from submitting the HSK Level 4 certificate, but they must provide proof that Chinese was the medium of instruction.

2. Doctoral students can choose to be taught in English (except for the major of Ship and Ocean Engineering). Applicants for programs taught in English are required to provide an English proficiency certificate. Applicants whose official language is English are exempt from the English proficiency certificate. Other applicants are required to achieve a TOEFL score of 80 or above, an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or provide a certificate of equivalent English proficiency.

For majors where Chinese is the medium of instruction, students' Chinese proficiency must reach the HSK Level 5 standard upon graduation. For majors where English is the teaching language, undergraduate students are required to have a Chinese proficiency level of HSK Level 4 upon graduation, while master's and doctoral students are required to have a Chinese proficiency level of HSK Level 3 upon graduation.

(4) Economic guarantee requirements

Applicants are required to submit the "Financial Guarantee Letter for International Students of Jimei University", providing a guarantee proof sufficient to cover the tuition fees, accommodation fees, and living expenses for studying in China. At the same time, submit the work certificate and a copy of the passport of the financial guarantor.

1. "Admission Application Form for International Students of Jimei University"

2 Copies of passport and visa pages (ordinary passport, valid until after October 31, 2025)

3.2-inch color ID photo with a white background

4. The bachelor's degree certificate and transcript, which have been notarized by the local authoritative notary office or authenticated by the Chinese embassy abroad

5 Provide a HSK level 4 or above certificate of the New Chinese Proficiency Test

6. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, including the detailed contact information of the recommenders.

7. Study/Research Plan in China 

8. A certificate of no criminal record, issued within the last six months.

9. The "Financial Guarantee Letter for International Students of Jimei University", the guarantor's work certificate and a copy of the passport/ID card

10. "Physical Examination Form for Foreigners", issued after February 1, 2025

11. Students whose parents or one of them is a Chinese citizen, or who have emigrated abroad themselves, must submit the original entry and exit records of the student within the last four years (up to the end of the application period) issued by the entry and exit administration department