Energy Science and Engineering
能源与动力工程
Introduction
This major is designed to cultivate a new generation of intellectuals and graduates equipped to tackle complex challenges such as the energy crisis, renewable energy adoption, global warming, climate change, and pollution. By transcending the limitations of traditional academic disciplines, this holistic educational approach is essential for addressing future energy security and environmental concerns on both local and global scales.

Employment prospects
Graduates can pursue careers across a broad range of sectors, including emerging industries such as electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. Career opportunities are available in government departments responsible for energy, industry and information technology, transportation, and housing and urban–rural development, as well as in public utilities and energy enterprises, including major power grid operators, gas and heating companies, and urban rail transit providers. Other potential career paths include ESG and green finance, energy policy consulting, and research and development in energy production, energy storage, energy efficiency, and energy conservation technologies. As the global energy transition accelerates and China advances its carbon-peaking and carbon-neutrality goals, graduates of the programme are well positioned to pursue diverse opportunities in industry, public service, research, and further academic study.
SMART GRID & SMART ENERGYMANAGEMENT
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Smart Grid Technologies
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Grid Dispatching & Automation
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Smart Energy Management Systems
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Demand-Side Response & Energy Efficiency Management
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Source-Grid-Load-Storage Integration
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Electricity Market& Trading
Employment Areas
State Grid, China Southern Power Grid, Electric Power Research Institutes, Smart Energy Solution Providers, etc.
NEW ENERGY SYSTEMS
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New Energy Development
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Energy StorageSystems
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Energy Efficiency Improvement
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New EnergyVehicles
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ComprehensiveUtilization of Renewable Energy
Employment Areas
BYD, CATL, KeyEnterprises in the NEV Industry Chain, etc.
CARBON TRADING & POLICY
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Carbon EmissionAccounting & Management
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ESG Investment &Green Finance
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Carbon Trading Market
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Energy Policy Research & Strategic Planning
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Environmental Impact Assessment & Engineering Consulting Services
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Government Think Tanks
Employment Areas
Green Finance Departments of Major Banks, Carbon Exchanges, Securities Firms, Energy Planning Institutes, Consulting Firms, Think Tanks, etc.
Sector rankings
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (2025)
U.S. News and World Report Global University Rankings (2026)




