Britain's University of Sheffield and China's Tsinghua University announced on Wednesday that they have created a master's degree program in nuclear engineering and management to help ensure the supply of qualified graduates for bilateral projects.
The joint program is the first of its kind for China, and leverages both universities' expertise in the nuclear technology sector.
The first class of students, whose studies begin in Beijing in September, will include 80 people from China and 30 from overseas. The two-year program will be taught in English.
Sheffield is heading efforts to market this degree outside China and is offering 10 scholarships to attract international students to the program.
China General Nuclear Power Group, China National Nuclear Corp and State Nuclear Power Technology Co will all partner with the program by providing internship opportunities.
One aim is to help young engineers from Britain become familiar with the Chinese nuclear industry and its technology so they can contribute to international projects.
CGN and France's EDF are jointly investing in three nuclear power stations in Britain - at Hinkley Point, Sizewell and Bradwell. The projects represent China's first nuclear industry investments in a mature economy.
