International Master of Software Engineering

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Tuition €5,070 EUR 5070 per academic year (Equivalent to RMB 39000 per academic year) • Fee description: Tuition fee for master degree program per academic year; non‑refundable application fee RMB 410; mandatory medical insurance fee extra; accommodation cost is not included in tuition fee; fees subject to annual university revision

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

This English‑medium International Master of Software Engineering program is operated by Tongji University School of Software Engineering, designed for international students who aim to build professional competence in large‑scale software system development, software architecture design and software‑project management. The program accepts applicants from diversified undergraduate backgrounds; IT‑related practical experience is valued for applicants whose undergraduate major is not computer‑related discipline. Core curriculum covers advanced software engineering methodology, software system architecture, big‑data processing technology, cloud‑computing development, software‑project risk management, artificial intelligence application and global software‑industry practice cases. Teaching mode combines theoretical lectures, group software‑development projects, industry‑case analysis and guest sharing delivered by senior technical engineers from high‑tech enterprises. Students are encouraged to participate in real‑world software‑development projects and internship opportunities in Shanghai‑based IT companies. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English‑written motivation letter are required for application. Admitted students must complete required course credits, finish software‑development assignments and submit a qualified English master thesis for defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can engage in software development, system architecture design, IT project management and technical‑consulting positions in multinational high‑tech corporations and global digital‑technology enterprises.

Program overview

Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.

Program length

Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Master

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Field of study

Engineering

The subject area or faculty this program belongs to.

Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

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Entrance / admission test

Not required

No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.

Admission intakes & deadlines

Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.

September2026

Classes start September 2026

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About the university

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Tongji University is a national key comprehensive research-oriented university under the Ministry of Education of China, a member of Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class Initiative. It is renowned for civil engineering, architecture, transporta