About this program
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This full‑time English‑taught Master of Software Engineering programme is delivered by the School of Computer Science and Technology at Suzhou University, which is located in Suzhou, a well‑known high‑tech industrial city adjacent to Shanghai. Relying on local software and digital industry cluster advantages, this research‑oriented postgraduate programme closely
connects academic research with real‑world industrial requirements. Major research directions include software development technology, big‑data processing, artificial intelligence application, cloud computing system, intelligent software system and software project management. The programme aims to cultivate high‑level international software engineering talents who master solid computer and software theoretical foundation, possess large‑scale software system design, coding development and project practice capabilities, independent scientific‑research innovation awareness and excellent cross‑cultural technical communication competence. The curriculum system consists of advanced postgraduate core courses, discipline‑specific elective modules, frontier digital technology academic seminars, software engineering project practice, supervisor‑led research project participation and master thesis research work. Representative core courses cover Advanced Software Engineering, Big‑Data Analysis
Technology, Artificial Intelligence Application, Cloud Computing and Distributed System, Software Project Management, Computer Research Methodology, Academic Writing and Thesis Standardisation, together with serial thematic seminars focusing on global software industry hot‑spot research topics. During the 3‑year full‑time study period, students need to complete all compulsory and elective credit requirements, participate in university‑level computer academic conferences and technical workshops, finish comprehensive software project development practice, take part in faculty‑managed software‑related research projects and accumulate sufficient industrial practical experience. Each admitted student receives one‑on‑one academic supervision from faculty supervisors. Under supervisor guidance, students will complete comprehensive literature retrieval and review, research scheme design, system model construction, code development and function test, experimental data sorting, statistics
and analysis, research result summarisation and academic paper drafting, and finally complete original master graduation thesis and pass thesis defence. Applicants must submit authenticated bachelor degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by accredited higher education institutions. Applicants with software engineering, computer science, information engineering and other related STEM backgrounds will be given priority in admission assessment. Non‑native English‑speaking applicants shall provide valid English proficiency certificates such as IELTS or TOEFL. Applicants who have completed full‑degree programmes fully delivered in English can apply for language score exemption by submitting official supporting documents for university internal review. Applicant age generally should not exceed 35 years old, and physical‑mental health condition must satisfy medical examination criteria for Chinese student visa application. After completing all curriculum assessment requirements and successfully passing
thesis defence, graduates will be awarded official master degree diploma issued by Suzhou University. Graduates can engage in software research, system development and technical management work in internet enterprises, software companies, scientific research institutions, digital technology organisations, or pursue further PhD‑level academic study worldwide.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 3 Academic Years
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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
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
About the university
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