The Ministry of Education recently released the "Undergraduate Program Directory for Regular Higher Education Institutions (2026)". Northeastern University's main campus has added five new undergraduate programs: Embodied Intelligence, Vacuum Engineering and Technology, Intelligent Vehicle Engineering, Virtual Reality Technology, and Remote Sensing Science and Technology.
The Embodied Intelligence program is designed to meet the demands of key sectors such as humanoid robotics, intelligent manufacturing, deep-earth and deep-sea engineering, and biomedical fields. It integrates cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics technology to cultivate high-quality, innovative engineering talents proficient in embodied intelligence theory and technology, with strong capabilities in engineering development and practical innovation. Graduates can pursue teaching and research roles in universities and research institutes, or become technical leaders and industry pioneers in high-tech enterprises, advanced intelligent manufacturing, and human-computer interaction.
The Vacuum Engineering and Technology program adopts a four-stage progressive training model of "physics foundation—engineering core—intelligent measurement and control—advanced applications". The curriculum focuses on physical phenomena in vacuum engineering, vacuum acquisition equipment, vacuum systems, vacuum equipment control, vacuum measurement and leak detection, as well as high-end vacuum application technologies. It aims to cultivate high-level, versatile engineering talents with a solid mechanical foundation, specialized expertise in vacuum technology, and capabilities in intelligent measurement, control, and innovation. Graduates can engage in research and development, technical problem-solving, and engineering applications of vacuum equipment in key sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, new energy, new materials, aerospace, and high-end equipment manufacturing.
The Intelligent Vehicle Engineering program deeply integrates multidisciplinary technologies from vehicle engineering, artificial intelligence, and electronic information. It primarily covers vehicle electronics and control systems, connected vehicles and autonomous driving technology, and new energy vehicle systems. The program strives to cultivate outstanding, versatile engineering talents with a solid mechanical foundation, strong expertise in intelligent technologies, and capabilities in engineering practice and innovation. Graduates will possess core competencies in intelligent vehicle research and development, system integration, testing, and validation, enabling them to work in technology and management roles in areas such as intelligent driving, smart cockpits, vehicle-infrastructure coordination, and new energy vehicle development.
The Virtual Reality Technology program focuses on interdisciplinary fields like VR/AR, the metaverse, and digital twins. It is dedicated to cultivating high-quality, versatile technical talents who systematically master the theory and core skills in information technology, digital design, and interactive development, while possessing capabilities in content creation, software development, and engineering practice. Graduates are expected to have innovative thinking, collaborative skills, and industry vision, making them suitable for various fields of digital construction. They can engage in the development of broad virtual reality applications, metaverse and digital twin platforms, game and animation software, as well as virtual reality technology development and management. Specifically, they can work on the research and development of technologies supporting broad virtual reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, etc.), the metaverse, digital twins, and games and animation.
The Remote Sensing Science and Technology program focuses on interdisciplinary and integrated directions such as earth observation, intelligent interpretation, and spatial surveying and mapping. It aims to cultivate high-level, versatile, and outstanding engineering talents who systematically master the fundamental theories and core technical methods of multiple disciplines including remote sensing science, surveying and mapping technology, spatial information, and intelligent processing. Graduates will possess capabilities in remote sensing equipment application, data analysis and processing, and tackling engineering practice challenges, serving national land governance and defense construction. They can work as remote sensing engineers, surveying and mapping engineers, navigation algorithm engineers, or geographic information analysts, acting as practitioners in acquiring spatiotemporal big data and performing AI processing and analysis.
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