Energy and Power Engineering

 

 

 

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I.     Welcome to China-UK Low Carbon College. 2

II.    Programme Overview... 3

III.  Programme Duration.. 4

IV.   Degree Requirements. 4

V.    Curriculum... 5

VI.  Course Attendance and Assessment 8

VII. Double Master’s Programme. 9

VIII. Key Academic Schedule. 10

IX.     Master Thesis. 11

X.      Useful Websites. 13

XI.     Contact 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Welcome to China-UK Low Carbon College

Climate change is one of the most urgent and complex challenges that we are facing. As Both global warming and extreme weather events induce more demands for science-based and collaborative solutions. It is within this context that the China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC) was founded at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, with a vision to serve as a bridge between nations, disciplines, and generations in the shared pursuit of a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Established in 2017 as the first low carbon college in China, LCC embodies the strategic partnership between China and the UK in addressing climate challenges. Drawing on expertise from leading UK universities including the University of Edinburgh, University College London and Imperial College London, and with the support of the Shanghai Municipal Government, the college integrates global insights with local actions. Guided by our philosophy of internationalization, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry–education integration, we are committed to building a world-class educational demonstration zone in the low-carbon field. Our mission is to cultivate future leaders, entrepreneurs, engineers, and scholars who can drive the low-carbon transition through interdisciplinary education, high-impact research, and international cooperation.

Over the years, LCC has made remarkable progress in advancing research and innovation in the low-carbon field. We have built a world-class faculty with diverse international backgrounds and launched impactful research in carbon finance, carbon management, renewable energy, and low-carbon technologies. These efforts have led to a growing portfolio of high-quality publications, research projects, and international collaborations. Our dynamic, multicultural student community is deeply involved in research and gains valuable practical experience through strong ties with industry. Many of our graduates are now making meaningful contributions in academia, industry, and policymaking, both in China and globally. We have also established strategic partnerships with top universities in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and beyond, forming a robust international platform for joint research and education. Through active participation in global climate and sustainability dialogues, LCC continues to enhance its influence as a research hub.

Looking ahead, we are committed to further deepening international partnerships, broadening interdisciplinary research initiatives, and enriching our educational programmes. We strive to be both a hub of academic excellence and an incubator for pioneering ideas and practical solutions that address the world’s evolving climate challenges.

We welcome students from all over the world to join our programmes!

2. Programme Overview

To address the challenges of climate change, energy transition, and industrial transformation towards a low-carbon future, the China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has launched a Master’s Programme in Energy and Power Engineering, with a focus on energy and sustainability. Leveraging SJTU’s strengths in engineering, energy, materials, and systems, the programme aims to cultivate high-calibre talent and advance cutting-edge academic research.

LCC brings together distinguished faculty, world-class research teams, and advanced research platforms. Its academic and research activities cover renewable energy and storage, low-carbon combustion and engine systems, smart energy and big data, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). Delivered fully in English, the programme emphasizes international collaboration, industry engagement, and the holistic development of students.

Committed to training future leaders in low-carbon energy, system optimization, and environmental protection, LCC equips graduates with professional expertise for careers in research institutes, universities, enterprises, government, and NGOs. Guided by China’s national green development strategy, the college provides talent, technology, and industrial support for sustainable development.

3. Programme Duration

The programme duration is 2.5 years. In the first year, all students are required to complete the prescribed coursework at SJTU. In the second year, students who are successfully admitted to the University of Edinburgh will undertake a one-year study there; other students will continue their second-year coursework and thesis work at SJTU. In the final semester, all students are required to complete their thesis at SJTU.

4. Degree Requirements

1. Students are required to acquire at least 23 credits, including 14 credits in GPA courses. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required to proceed to the research proposal stage. Coursework should be completed in the first year in principle.
2. Publication Requirement:

• Students are required to publish or have accepted at least one paper as the first author in an SCI-indexed journal or a Chinese core journal. Alternatively, they may fulfil the requirement by publishing two papers with the supervisor as the first author and the student as the second author.
• The first affiliation must be China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the supervisor should be listed as one of the authors.
• Please note, students must fullfil the publication requirement before the master’s thesis defense (normally in the 5th semester).
• For the detailed criteria for core journal recognition, please refer to: https://me.sjtu.edu.cn/YanJS/marules/5507.html

3. Students who study at the University of Edinburgh in the second year are additionally required to submit one English project report.

* Requirements for academic achievements shall be determined in accordance with the specific provisions of the corresponding Academic Degree Committee for that year.

5. Curriculum

Category	Course Code	Course Name	Credit	Semester	Note
General Courses	FL6001	English for Academic Purposes	2	Spring	Compulsory	6.5 credits
	CHN0916	Introduction to Chinese Culture	2	Autumn	Compulsory
	CHN6207	Chinese Language	4	Autumn	Compulsory
	GE6001	Academic Writing, Standards and Ethics	1	Spring	Compulsory
	GE6003	Laboratory Safety Education	0.5	Spring	Compulsory
Program Core Courses	MATH6015	Fundamentals and Theory for Optimization Methods	3	Spring	Compulsory	At least 8 credits
	PE6220	Advance Engineering Thermodynamics	3	Autumn	Elective
	PE6201	Advanced Heat Transfer	3	Autumn	Elective
	PE6120	Advanced Fluid Dynamics in Engineering	3	Autumn	Elective
	PE6615	Energy Materials	3	Autumn	Elective
	PE6617	Fundamentals of Energy Electrochemistry	3	Autumn	Elective
	PE6619	Energy Storage Principle	2	Autumn	Elective
	ENVR6155	Life-cycle Assessment and Carbon Accounting	2	Spring	Elective
Program Frontier Courses	PE8627	AI + Energy Internet	2	Spring	Elective	At least 6 credits
	PE8629	Fundamentals and Applications of Hydrogen Energy	2	Autumn	Elective
	PE8621	New Physical Energy Storage Technology and Application	2	Spring	Elective
	PE8611	Battery System Modeling and Simulation	2	Autumn	Elective
	ENVR8163	Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations	2	Autumn	Elective
	ENVR8169	Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage	2	Autumn	Elective
	PE8633	AI+Intelligent Control Technology in Energy System	2	Spring	Elective
	PE8635	AI+ Basic Principle of Sensors and Systems for Mechanical Measurement	3	Spring	Elective
	PE8637	New Energy System	2	Spring	Elective
	GE6011	Seminar	1	Autumn	Compulsory
	GE8001	Practice in Specialty	1	Spring	Compulsory
Program Elective Courses	PE8639	Energy Clean and Cascade Utilization	2	Autumn	Elective	At least 3 credits
	PE8641	Advanced Techniques of Analysis and Characterization	2	Autumn	Elective
	PE6611	Advanced Hydrogen Production, Storage and Transportation Technology	2	Autumn	Elective
	PE8643	AI-powered Numerical Methods in Low Carbon Energy	1	Spring	Elective
	PE8623	New Battery Technology	1	Autumn	Elective
	PE8631	Renewable Synthetic Fuels	2	Spring	Elective
	PE6607	Carbon Neutrality Policy and Technology	2	Spring	Elective

 

• Academic Seminar

This course is delivered in the form of lectures and must be completed within the first two semesters after enrolment. Industry experts will be invited to give talks on a series of industry-related topics or current issues, typically one every four weeks. Students are required to attend ten lectures, take notes in the designated Record Book, and submit the Record Book and a summary report of no less than 3,000 words by the end of the second semester for grading.

• Practice in Specialty

This course aims to cultivate students’ innovation and practical skills. Through completing various applied projects, the course implements the College’s characteristic model of industry-academia cooperation and university-enterprise joint training, enhancing students’ professional awareness and hands-on abilities. This course facilitates the transition from theoretical learning to practical application and lays a solid foundation for subsequent research and internship work. For detailed arrangements, please refer to the SJTU LCC Practice in Specialty Course Implementation Plan. Practice in Specialty is typically scheduled in the second semester after enrollment.

6. Course Attendance and Assessment

• Personal Training Plan

Within two weeks after enrollment, new students shall, under the guidance of their supervisors, develop a practical and feasible individual training plan based on the cultivation program. The plan should be reviewed and approved by the academic supervisor, then submitted to the Teaching Affairs Office for record keeping.

Note: If the plan cannot be fully implemented due to objective factors such as course cancellation, schedule adjustment, or timetable conflicts, students must submit the SJTU Graduate Students’ Personal Study Plan Revision Application Form. The revised plan should be reviewed and approved by the supervisor before submission to the Teaching Affairs Office.

• Course Attendance

Students select and take courses according to their Personal Training Plan and the actual course offerings. SJTU enforces strict attendance regulations. Students unable to attend class for valid reasons (such as illness or personal leave) must apply for leave in advance. Students who miss one-third or more of the total course hours are not permitted to take the course assessment and must retake the course.

• Course Assessment

Courses are assessed through a variety of methods, including written examinations, oral and written assignments, case studies, projects, and presentations. When completing course papers, assignments, or other assessments, students must strictly avoid plagiarism or any other forms of academic misconduct.

Grading Table for Graduate Students

Chinese Grades	Letter Grades	Grade Points
95~100	A+	4
90~94	A	4
85~89	A-	3.7
82~84	B+	3.3
78~81	B	3
75~77	B-	2.7
71~74	C+	2.3
67~70	C	2
63~66	C-	1.7
60~62	D	1
0~59	F (Failure)	0

GPA= ∑(course credit *point)/∑ course credit

 

• Course Retaking

Students who have failed a course may apply to retake the course. For degree courses, if the cumulative GPA does not reach the required standard of 2.7, students may choose 1–2 courses with grades below B- (excluding B-) to retake. Each course may be retaken no more than twice.

Students who wish to retake a course must complete the SJTU Graduate Course Retake/Re-examination Application Form within the first two weeks of the semester and submit it to the LCC Teaching Affairs Office. Upon approval by the Teaching Affairs Office, the student may retake the course.

Note: All grades obtained in courses, including retaken courses, will be accurately recorded on the transcript and archived.

7. Double Master’s Programme

LCC offers a double-degree programme in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. Students may choose to study in one of the following five programmes:

• MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment
• MSc Carbon Management
• MSc Sustainable Energy Systems
• MSc GeoEnergy
• MSc Energy, Society and Sustainability

Applicants must meet the language proficiency and academic requirements of their chosen programme at the University of Edinburgh. Those who do not meet the language requirements at the time of application may receive conditional pre-admission. Submission of a qualifying language score by the specified deadline will confirm their formal admission.

8. Key Academic Schedule

Item	Time
Personal Training Plan	Students are required to complete their personal Training Plan within the first two weeks of the first semester.
Application for Double Degree at the University of Edinburgh	Typically takes place in the second semester.
Practice in Specialty	Usually in the second semester.
Thesis Proposal Defense	Normally scheduled at the end of the third semester. Students who fail must retake it in the fourth semester.
Mid-term Assessment	Conducted at the end of the fourth semester to assess students’ academic progress.
Thesis Review and Defense	The thesis defense will be held at the end of the fifth semester. Students who fail the defense may revise their thesis and re-defend (once) within one year.

 

9. Master Thesis

The thesis work is an important part of the master education. During the thesis work, the master student is trained comprehensively to carry out scientific research and/or undertake professional tasks. It serves as the essential means to cultivate the innovation ability, and to develop the ability to identify the problem, analyze the causes, and find the solution by using the knowledge learned. Under the guidance of supervisors (the supervising group), master students should determine their major research interests, formulate thesis writing plans, complete literature review and thesis proposals, and carry out and complete their subject studies in a timely manner. The thesis work should lead to new findings and new insights.

The master thesis work should include: thesis proposal, mid-term assessment, thesis evaluation, and oral defense.

• Thesis Proposal

1. Students who have met the credit requirements of the program will apply for their thesis proposal defense at the end of the third semester. The defense is uniformly organized by the college and takes the form of a proposal presentation session, for which students must submit a proposal report that complies with specified formatting and content requirements. Students who spend their second academic year at the University of Edinburgh may complete the proposal online.
2. If students fail to pass the first thesis proposal, they can apply for a second proposal in the next semester; students who fail to pass the second thesis proposal should be counselled out from the University by the panel.
3. The thesis proposal shall include:

1. The proposed title of the thesis;
2. The significance and analysis of the current status both in China and abroad of the chosen research topic;
3. the objectives, main contents, and key issues to solve of the research topic;
4. the research method, technical route, and approach to be adopted, and the feasibility analysis;
5. the originality/innovativeness of the research topic;
6. the planned scheduling and the expected outcomes;
7. the literature review and preliminary results of the research topic.

• Mid-term Assessment

1. The mid-term assessment is an important part of the master education. It is also an important measure to regulate the graduate education management and to guarantee the quality of the postgraduate education. The mid-term assessment is conducted at the end of the fourth semester. Students shall write a mid-term assessment report. The assessment shall include review of course completion, the progress of the thesis, a personal summary, evaluation by the supervisor, and presentation review of the assessment committee.
2. Basic requirements of mid-term assessment: The students shall complete all the courses as specified in the training plan and pass the exams; the GPA should be no less than 2.7; the thesis proposals should have been passed.
3. The Master students who fail to pass the mid-term assessment can apply for a 2nd mid-term assessment. Students who fail to pass the 2nd mid-term assessment should be counseled out from the University.

• Thesis Review and Thesis Defense

1. Plagiarism Check: Students are required to check the similarity (repetition) rate of their thesis in the university system before applying for the degree. Only thesis with a similarity rate below 10% may proceed to thesis review.
2. University’s random inspection: After passing the plagiarism check, students will enter the university's random thesis inspection process.
3. Thesis Review: The review of master's includes open review and college blind review, which are managed by the Teaching Affairs Office of the college.
4. Thesis Defense:

• The thesis defense is typically held in the fifth semester.
• Students must have met the publication requirement before applying for the master’s thesis defense and should submit proof of their paper publications before the defense.
• Students who pass the defense must submit the finalized thesis and degree application materials in the system on time. Students who fail may revise their thesis and reapply for defense within one year.

• Degree Assessment and Certificate Issuance

• The Academic Degree Sub-committee will review thesis quality, defense procedures, and publication records, then decide on awarding the Master’s degree by secret ballot. Degree committee meetings are held in March, June, September, and December.
• Master’s Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate can be collected from the Teaching Affairs Office. Before leaving SJTU, students must complete all clearance procedures at http://lixiao.sjtu.edu.cn

10. Useful Websites

China-UK Low Carbon College

http://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/En/Default

Graduate School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

http://en.gs.sjtu.edu.cn/

International Affairs Division

http://global.sjtu.edu.cn/home/indexEn

Student Employment Services& Career Development Centre

https://www.job.sjtu.edu.cn/

11. Contact

• SJTU Contacts

Graduate School, International Affairs Office
Responsibility	Telephone	Office	E-mail
Graduate Student Admissions, scholarship issues, application for temporary leave	+86-21-3420 8238	331 Chen Rui Qiu Bldg., Minhang Campus	gs.admission@sjtu.edu.cn
International Service Center
Responsibility	Telephone	Office	E-mail
Minhang Affairs (Activities, Housing, Insurance, etc.)	+86-21-3420 3955	Counter 1, 1st Floor Student Center, Minhang Campus	issc_minhang@sjtu.edu.cn
Xuhui Affairs (Activities, Housing, Insurance, etc.)	+86-21-6293 3305	Taoliyuan 1007, Xuhui Campus	issc_xuhui@sjtu.edu.cn
Service Center for Exit-Entry Administration
Responsibility	Telephone	Office	E-mail
Visa-related affairs and physical examination for international students	+86-21-3420 7946	Room 106, Donghui Building 3, Minhang Campus	visa_is@sjtu.edu.cn

 

• LCC Contacts

Teaching Affairs Office
Contact	Email	Telephone	Office
Mr. Yilai Fu, Director Responsible for overall management of teaching affairs, development of academic policies, student admissions, etc.	fuyilai@sjtu.edu.cn	+86 21 8016 0861	A429, LCC Main Building A
Ms. Cara Liu, Deputy Director Responsible for international student admissions, master’s and PhD degree management, and international summer school.	ccliu@sjtu.edu.cn
Ms. Lewei Xie Responsible for course selection and management, student status and academic record management, and teaching, research, and administrative assistantship programs.	xielewei@sjtu.edu.cn
Student Affairs Office
Contact	Email	Tel	Office
Ms. Ying Zhang, Director Oversees student associations, student graduation and employment, campus safety and stability, student records, cultural activities, etc.	azure@sjtu.edu.cn	+86 21 8016 0865	A427, LCC Main Building A
Ms. Leijie Zang Handles student scholarships and financial aid, international student and exchange student management, student housing, career education, academic discipline, mental health education, and alumni affairs.	zangleijie96@sjtu.edu.cn