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University of Science and Technology of China

Hefei, Anhui, China

Founded 1958

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A top‑tier research‑oriented university under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on science, technology and engineering disciplines. It offers undergraduate, master and doctoral programs for domestic and international students.

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University of Science and Technology of China

China

Master of Software Engineering

Master Engineering
Tuition €3,900 EUR 3900 per academic year • Fee description: Tuition fee for master programme; Application fee RMB 400 (≈ EUR 52), non‑refundable; Medical insurance fee RMB 800 per academic year is extra, accommodation fee is not included within tuition; tuition standards are subject to annual revision by university administration authority. Total tuition for 2‑year full‑time study: EUR 7800
Duration Full‑time | 24‑36 Months (2‑3 academic years)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Software Engineering programme is delivered at the Suzhou Campus of University of Science and Technology of China. Rooted in USTC’s solid foundation in computer science and engineering research, the programme is oriented toward industrial‑driven software talent cultivation, focusing on advanced software development methodologies, big‑data processing technology, artificial intelligence engineering practice, cloud computing system construction, software project management and enterprise‑level software system design. The curriculum balances theoretical knowledge and practical engineering training, combining core compulsory courses, specialized elective modules, enterprise‑oriented case seminars and long‑term engineering practice projects. Students will receive systematic training covering software requirement analysis, system architecture design, coding implementation, software testing, quality control and full‑cycle project management. Students are required to complete all stipulated course credits, participate in academic seminars and engineering practice activities, finish independent research or engineering‑development work, and submit a master thesis or comprehensive engineering project report which must pass formal defence to obtain the master degree. Upon graduation, graduates possess strong software engineering implementation capability and systematic technical vision, and can take up technical development, system design, project management and technical research positions in global software companies, internet enterprises, high‑tech manufacturing institutions and cross‑border information‑technology organisations worldwide. 

University of Science and Technology of China

China

Master of Chemistry

Master Other
Tuition €3,900 EUR 3900 per academic year • Fee description: Tuition fee for master programme; Application fee RMB 400 (≈ EUR 52), non‑refundable; Medical insurance fee is charged separately, accommodation fee is not included in tuition; tuition will be updated in accordance with university annual regulations. Total tuition for 3‑year full‑time study: EUR 11700
Duration Full‑time | 36 Months (3 academic years)
Language English

Master of Chemistry is a full‑time English‑medium academic master programme administered by the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at University of Science and Technology of China. Relying on USTC’s strong discipline strength in chemistry and material science, this programme supports multiple research branches including physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry and new‑functional‑material chemistry. The programme integrates theoretical course learning, chemical‑laboratory practical training, frontier‑chemistry seminar sessions and long‑term supervised scientific‑research work. Students will master modern chemical‑experiment technologies, material‑characterisation testing methods, molecular‑simulation tools and academic‑literature‑retrieving capacities. Each student is assigned a supervisor, and will take part in ongoing laboratory research projects, explore scientific‑research questions in chemistry‑related areas, accumulate experimental‑operating experience and cultivate independent scientific‑thinking ability. Students are required to finish compulsory and elective course credits, attend academic seminars and research‑group meetings, complete original research work, compile master dissertation based on research outcomes and pass thesis defence to graduate. Graduates are suitable for further PhD study worldwide, as well as research‑and‑development positions in international chemical‑research institutes, new‑material enterprises, pharmaceutical‑research organisations and environmental‑technology‑related institutions.

University of Science and Technology of China

China

Master of Electronic Science and Technology

Master Other
Tuition €3,900 EUR 3900 per academic year • Fee description: Tuition fee for master programme; Application fee RMB 400 (≈ EUR 52), non‑refundable; Medical insurance and accommodation expenses are extra charges not covered by tuition payment; tuition standards are subject to annual official revision. Total tuition for 3‑year full‑time study: EUR 11700
Duration Full‑time | 36 Months (3 academic years)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught academic master programme in Electronic Science and Technology belongs to the School of Information Science and Technology of USTC. The programme focuses on core frontiers of modern electronic and information science, including microelectronics and solid‑state electronics, radio‑frequency circuit system, optoelectronic technology, information sensing and detection technology, integrated‑circuit design and semiconductor‑material research. Teaching activities combine systematic theoretical lectures, specialised laboratory experiments, frontier research seminars, supervisor‑led research projects and academic‑paper reading workshops. Students will receive comprehensive training covering circuit design, semiconductor‑device analysis, optoelectronic‑system debugging, chip‑related simulation and experimental‑data processing. Under the guidance of supervisors, students participate in ongoing scientific‑research projects, master mainstream research tools and experimental platforms, and explore practical scientific‑research problems in electronic‑information domain. Students are obligated to complete all curriculum credit requirements, participate in departmental academic events, accomplish independent research tasks, write a research‑focused master thesis and pass formal defence before obtaining master degree. Graduates can pursue further doctoral studies, or engage in research, chip design, optoelectronic‑product development and technical‑support jobs in international research institutes, semiconductor enterprises, communications‑technology corporations and high‑tech electronic‑product manufacturers all over the world. 

University of Science and Technology of China

China

Master of Physics

Master Other
Tuition €3,900 EUR 3900 per academic year • Fee description: Tuition fee for master programme; Application fee RMB 400 (≈ EUR 52), non‑refundable; Medical insurance fee RMB 800 per academic year shall be paid separately; accommodation cost is excluded from tuition; tuition may be adjusted according to university official notice every academic year. Total tuition for 3‑year full‑time study: EUR 11700
Duration Full‑time | 36 Months (3 academic years)
Language English

Master of Physics is a full‑time English‑medium academic master programme run by the School of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China. USTC enjoys outstanding global reputation in fundamental physics research, and this programme targets international students who are eager to carry out advanced studies in physics‑related domains. The research directions cover theoretical physics, condensed‑matter physics, atomic‑molecular physics, optics, particle physics and astrophysics. The curriculum includes advanced theoretical physics courses, frontier‑topic seminar series, laboratory practical training, reading courses on cutting‑edge academic papers and supervised research work under assigned supervisors. Students will get deeply involved in laboratory research projects, master modern physics experimental methods and theoretical analytical frameworks, and keep track of global research progress within their specialised field. Students need to finish required credit points, take part in regular group meetings and academic conferences, complete original research work, compose academic master dissertation and pass thesis defence for graduation. Graduates are well‑qualified for further PhD research enrolment at global universities, as well as research‑oriented positions in international physics research institutes, high‑energy‑physics laboratories and new‑material‑related research‑development institutions.

Location

Where University of Science and Technology of China is based.

  • Country
    China
  • State / Region
    Anhui
  • City
    Hefei
  • Address
    96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui Province
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