Southern University of Science and Technology
China
Master of Computer Science and Engineering
Master
Engineering
This full‑time research‑focused English‑taught Master of Computer Science and Engineering programme is hosted by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology. Rooted in the digital‑industry development background of Guangdong‑Hong‑Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area, this programme covers mainstream cutting‑edge research directions: artificial intelligence and machine‑learning, big‑data technology, computer‑vision, natural‑language processing, cybersecurity, distributed computing, computer‑network systems, software‑system theory and computational‑theory research. It commits to cultivating international‑oriented high‑level computer‑science research‑talents, who master systematic theoretical foundation of computer‑science discipline, possess solid coding‑practice capability, algorithm‑design capacity, scientific‑research‑innovation awareness, and cross‑cultural academic‑cooperation competence. The curriculum includes advanced core postgraduate courses, discipline‑specialised electives, regular high‑level international academic seminars, research‑group rotation training, supervisor‑led scientific‑research projects and master‑degree thesis research. Core courses contain Advanced Algorithm Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Deep‑Learning Theory, Advanced Computer Networks, Cybersecurity Theory and Practice, Big‑Data System Architecture, Computer‑Vision Research, Natural‑Language‑Processing Frontier, Research Methods for Computer Science, Academic Paper Writing and Standardisation, together with thematic seminars tracking global computer‑science frontier hot‑spot topics. Within the three‑year full‑time study period, students need to complete required course credits, attend department‑hosted academic forums, join multiple research‑group rotations, participate in faculty‑led scientific‑research projects, accumulate hands‑on programming, algorithm‑experiment and system‑development practical experience. Each admitted student will receive one‑to‑one academic guidance from a faculty supervisor with rich high‑level computer‑science‑project research experience. Under supervisor’s direction, students will carry out comprehensive literature investigation, research‑scheme design, algorithm‑implementation, experimental‑verification, data‑analysis, academic‑paper drafting and independent master‑dissertation‑research work. Applicants must submit authenticated bachelor‑degree diploma and full official academic transcript issued by recognised higher‑education institutions. Applicants with computer‑science, software‑engineering, electronic‑information, mathematics or other STEM‑related academic background are highly preferred. Non‑native‑English applicants shall provide valid English‑proficiency results: IELTS overall band 6.5 (no sub‑score lower than 6.0), TOEFL iBT ≥90. Applicants whose prior full‑degree is fully English‑taught can apply for language‑score exemption by submitting official supporting documents for university review. Applicant age should not exceed 35 at application moment, physical‑mental health status must meet medical‑check‑standard for Chinese student visa. After completing all course‑credit requirements and passing master‑thesis defence, students will obtain official master‑degree certificate awarded by Southern University of Science and Technology. Graduates can engage in scientific‑research work within global computer‑science research institutes, high‑tech internet‑and‑AI enterprises, cross‑border digital‑technology‑research‑departments, or continue doctoral‑degree study in worldwide higher‑education institutions.