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South China University of Technology

China

Master of Software Engineering

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Tuition €4,160 4160 EUR per academic year • Fee description: €4160 tuition fee per academic year (equivalent to 32000 CNY per academic year). One‑time non‑refundable registration fee €59. Tuition price is for 2026 intake, subject to adjustment by university authority. Accommodation, medical insurance, residence permit fees, laboratory consumables, textbooks and other personal living expenses are not included in this tuition amount. All fees shall be strictly paid in accordance with the financial management regulations for international postgraduate students of South China University of Technology.
Country China

About this program

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This full‑time English‑taught Master of Software Engineering postgraduate programme is offered by the School of Software Engineering of South China University of Technology. The programme focuses on modern software development theory, large‑scale software system architecture, software project management, artificial intelligence software application and cloud computing technology. It aims to train international high‑level software research and engineering‑application talents who can adapt to global digital industry development, master systematic software engineering knowledge, possess large‑scale software development practice capability and cross‑team cooperation competence. Core curriculum covers Advanced Software Engineering, Distributed System Architecture, Cloud Computing Technology, Big Data Processing and Analysis, Artificial Intelligence Software Development, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, Software Project Management, Mobile Internet Application Development, and Frontier Seminar on Software Industry. Within two‑year study period, students are required to complete compulsory and elective course credits, take part in academic forums, software engineering practice projects and technical workshops held by the school. Every enrolled student will be assigned a professional supervisor. Under supervisor’s guidance, students will conduct literature sorting, technical research, software system development and complete qualified master graduation thesis. Applicants must provide authenticated bachelor’s degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by recognised higher‑education institutions; computer‑related academic background is highly preferred. Non‑native‑English applicants need to provide valid English proficiency proof such as IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80; applicants whose highest‑degree programme is delivered in English may apply for language score exemption with formal supporting documents. Applicants should have basic programming knowledge and logical thinking ability. After fulfilling all course credit requirements and successfully passing master thesis defence, graduates will obtain official master’s degree diploma issued by South China University of Technology. Graduates can obtain career opportunities in global internet enterprises, software‑development corporations, digital technology firms, scientific‑research institutions and cross‑border information‑technology organisations, engaging in software architecture design, system development, technical research and project management work.

Program overview

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Program length

Full‑time | 2 Academic Years

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Qualification level

Master

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Field of study

Engineering

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Country

China

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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

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Admission intakes & deadlines

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September2026

Classes start September 2026

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About the university

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A national key research‑oriented university focusing on engineering, technology and applied sciences, directly administered by the Ministry of Education of China.
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