Dr. Mutian Niu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mutian Niu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. He focuses on the study of animal nutrition, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative solutions to enhance animal productivity while minimizing environmental impact. His research integrates technology and science to improve dietary formulations and feeding strategies in livestock, contributing to advancements in agricultural sustainability.

Research Interests

Animal Nutrition Sustainable Agriculture Livestock Feeding Strategies

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.