Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) started in 1960 as the Meteorology College of Nanjing University, set up in cooperation with the China Meteorological Administration. In 1963 it became the Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, and it was named a national key institution of higher education in 1978.
Management passed from the China Meteorological Administration to Jiangsu Province in 2000, which makes NUIST a provincial public university. In May 2004 the institute took its present name. It is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu, and is also recognised as a World Meteorological Organization regional training centre.
Atmospheric science is the founding discipline, and the university now offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees across atmospheric and environmental science, engineering, management, literature, economics, law and agriculture. Departments listed on the university’s pages include Atmospheric Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Technology, Law, and Economics and Trade. Atmospheric science remains the subject most closely tied to its name, while later additions turned the institute into a multi-subject university. Students looking for exact enrolment figures and course lists should consult the university’s own English pages.
Domains taught:
Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Astroscience, Automation, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics, Transportations
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Leading university for atmospheric sciences in China. Strong collaborations with China Meteorological Administration.
Research:
Weather Forecasting & Climate Modeling, Air Pollution & Environmental Chemistry, Remote Sensing & GIS Applications, AI & Big Data in Meteorology.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1500
Current students***:
30000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
World leader in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, strong research in these fields.
Cons
Highly specialized in meteorology and atmospheric sciences.
Best For
Leading university for atmospheric science, meteorology, and environmental engineering.
Ocean University of China in Qingdao is centred on Oceanography and Marine Biology & Aquaculture, close to NUIST's earth-system research.
Beijing Normal University offers Geography & Remote Sensing and Environmental Science & Engineering.
East China Normal University in Shanghai combines Geography & Environmental Science with Software Engineering and data fields.
Nanjing Agricultural University is another Nanjing school, with Crop Science & Plant Protection and agricultural resources and environment.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
University of Helsinki in Finland lists Atmospheric Science alongside Life Sciences and Computer Science, a close match to NUIST's meteorology base.
University of Bergen in Norway works in Marine Science and Climate Research.
Universität Hamburg in Germany has a profile in Climate & Earth System Science next to Physics and Nanoscience.
University of Colorado Boulder in the United States combines Earth and Environmental Sciences with Aerospace Engineering.
Universität Bern in Switzerland concentrates on Space Research, Climate Science and Biomedical Sciences.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
How did NUIST start?
It was created in 1960 as the Meteorology College of Nanjing University with the China Meteorological Administration. In 1963 it was renamed the Nanjing Institute of Meteorology.
When did the school get its current name?
The name Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology was adopted in May 2004. Before that it was known as the Nanjing Institute of Meteorology.
Who runs NUIST?
Since 2000 it has been administered by Jiangsu Province, having earlier been under the China Meteorological Administration.
What can be studied there?
Programmes run from atmospheric science and environmental science to engineering, management, economics, law, literature and agriculture. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees are offered.
Does NUIST have a link with the World Meteorological Organization?
It hosts a WMO regional training centre, which is part of its role in meteorological education.
When did NUIST gain national key status?
It was designated a national key institution of higher education in 1978.
Where are admissions and fee details published?
The international education pages of the NUIST website list entry requirements, tuition and scholarship options. Because these change each year, applicants should rely on the current announcement.
Climate, Environmental Impact, Environmental Technologies, Geographic Information System (GIS), Sustainability, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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