Master of Software Engineering

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Tuition €4,940
Country China

About this program

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

This full-time English-taught Master of Software Engineering programme is delivered by School of Computer Science at Wuhan University, a leading school in computer science and software engineering in China. The programme focuses on software system development, artificial intelligence, big data technology, cloud computing and cybersecurity, 
combining theoretical teaching, laboratory practice and engineering project training. Major research directions include software engineering theory and technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, big data processing and analysis, cloud computing and distributed systems, cybersecurity and privacy protection. The programme aims to cultivate high-level international software engineering talents who master systematic software engineering theories, possess software development, system design, engineering project management and scientific research innovation capabilities. The curriculum includes advanced postgraduate core computer science courses, software engineering elective modules, technology frontier seminars, laboratory experimental training, enterprise engineering practice, supervisor-led research project participation and master thesis research work. Representative core courses include Advanced Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Technology, Cloud Computing and Distributed 
Systems, Cybersecurity, Research Methodology and Technical Thesis Writing. During the 2-year full-time study, students need to complete all compulsory and elective credit requirements, participate in technology academic conferences and programming competitions, finish laboratory experimental training and enterprise engineering practice, take part in faculty-managed software research projects and accumulate engineering experience. Every admitted student gets one-on-one academic supervision from faculty supervisors. Under supervisor guidance, students complete literature retrieval and review, research scheme design, experimental scheme debugging, test-data collection and analysis, research-result sorting and academic-paper drafting, and finally complete original master thesis and pass thesis defence. Applicants shall provide authenticated bachelor-degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by accredited higher-education institutions. Applicants with computer science, software engineering or other 
STEM related backgrounds get priority in admission assessment. Non-native English-speaking applicants need valid English-proficiency certificates (IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above). 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 finishing all curriculum assessment requirements and successfully passing thesis defence, graduates obtain official master-degree diploma awarded by Wuhan University. Graduates can engage in software development, system design, artificial intelligence technology research and development in global technology enterprises, research institutes, or pursue further PhD-level academic study worldwide.

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 top comprehensive research university, famous for law, liberal arts, natural sciences, information technology.