"Shanxi Water Conservancy Science and Technology" takes serving the construction of water conservancy projects in Shanxi as its purpose and goal, pays equal attention to quantity and quality, and wins social and economic benefits. It adheres to the rigorous style of study of seeking truth from facts and integrating theory with practice, and pays attention to introducing and exchanging technical information about water conservancy construction at home and abroad, which has won wide welcome and praise from all walks of life.

The major of water conservancy and hydropower trains senior engineering and technical personnel with knowledge of water conservancy engineering survey, planning, design, construction, scientific research and management, who can engage in planning, design, construction, scientific research and management in water conservancy, hydropower and soil and water conservation departments. Professional core courses and main practical links: hydraulics, engineering hydrology, hydraulic engineering survey, hydraulic reinforced concrete, water conservancy and hydropower planning, hydraulic structures, hydraulic engineering construction, agricultural water conservancy, pumps and pumping stations, hydraulic engineering management, surveying practice, geological practice, hydraulic engineering, architecture, agricultural water, pumps and pumping stations, etc. Graduation design and internship, as well as the main characteristic courses and practical links of each school.