Master in Sports Science

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 1, 2027, and tuition costs 25,000 CNY per year.

The Master in Sports Science at Nantong University is for students who want a Master's degree in sports. This program is taught in English and takes less than a year to complete. Its main advantage is that students can learn from experienced professors.

The curriculum includes subjects like sports management, exercise physiology, and sports psychology. Students will develop skills like data analysis, research methods, and teamwork. They will also get hands-on experience with sports equipment and facilities.

Graduates can work as Sports Coaches, Fitness Trainers, Sports Managers, Athletic Directors, or Recreation Coordinators. They can find jobs in schools, sports clubs, gyms, or recreation centers.

Nantong University, with roots dating to 1912 and a modern structure formed by a 2004 merger, is a comprehensive public university located in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Hosting about 43,350 students, including nearly 1,000 international learners, the university combines broad academic offerings with a strong regional research presence. Programs span engineering, medicine, business, humanities, and applied sciences, and the campus emphasizes practical skills and industry-relevant research.

Academically, Nantong University supports robust research platforms, national and provincial laboratories, and collaborative centers that underpin applied projects in medicine, neuroscience, engineering, and pharmacology. Several disciplines rank in the top 1 percent globally by citation indices, and the university maintains partnerships with more than 100 institutions worldwide. Students benefit from clinical training at affiliated hospitals, hands-on engineering labs, and interdisciplinary project opportunities that link study to real-world challenges.

International students can access a range of accommodation options from single rooms to shared units with basic amenities, and campus life includes cultural activities, language support, and exchange programs. Prospective applicants should prepare academic transcripts, consider Chinese language study for wider course access, and explore scholarship and research assistant opportunities. Nantong offers a practical, research-oriented environment well suited to students seeking applied training and international collaboration in a dynamic regional setting.