The Controlled Environment Agriculture Science and Engineering program at Nanjing Agricultural University is a four-year undergraduate major under the Horticulture and Engineering discipline that focuses on the technology, science, and engineering principles behind modern protected cultivation systems. This field integrates plant science, agricultural engineering, environmental control technologies, and production systems to optimize crop growth in controlled settings such as greenhouses, plant factories, vertical farms and other indoor agriculture environments. Students learn to design, operate, and manage facilities that precisely regulate light, temperature, humidity, irrigation and nutrient delivery to improve plant productivity, resource efficiency and product quality while minimizing environmental impact. The curriculum typically combines courses in plant physiology, controlled environment systems, sensors and automation, environmental monitoring, and sustainable production techniques, preparing graduates for careers in high-tech horticulture, agribusiness, research institutions, and agricultural technology industries where controlled environment agriculture is applied to meet demands for year-round, efficient, and resilient food production.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.