Overview

Software engineering is an evolving discipline which aims to build and maintain effective and practical high-quality software using engineering methods. Since information technology leads to the rapid development in Internet, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, there is an increasing demand for talents in this field. Furthermore, School of Software Engineering USTC has been ranked top ten domestically in recent national review and has gained increasingly immense popularity from applicants in China.

Duration: 3 years

Instruction Language: English

Tuition Fee: 60,000RMB（Pay off in two years: 30000RMB per year）

Start Date: September 2024

Application Period: Oct. 20, 2023 to Feb. 15, 2024

Online Application: http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/

Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree in science and engineering; Curriculum Vitae; Two recommendation letters; English proficiency certificate; Study plan

School/Department: School of Software Engineering of USTC

Scholarships: 

Excellent applicants have the chance to be awarded with USTC Fellowship，which includes a tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation or off-campus accommodation subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, stipend of up to 5200USD/year. Fellowship awardees will be selected by the university based on the applicants' comprehensive evaluation.

Internship Partner Enterprises

We set up internship bases or various cooperation with a list of over 60 IT or IT related companies. The list includes Intel, IBM, Bosch, Zoom, Huawei, Tencent, Baidu, Alibaba and USTC iFlytek. Nearly one year internship in the company boosts students’ confidence in their ability and knowledge for the real industry and equips them with project experiences and employability skills which meet the needs of the enterprises.

Contact Info

Ms. Yan GUO

Tel: 86-512-68839314

E-mail: guoyan@ustc.edu.cn

Program:

Computer Technology

Overview

Computer technology mainly focuses on how to solve real-world problems and proving that the solutions are correct through the use of computers. It has four core areas, including theory, system, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. These areas are closely related to disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and economics. This master's program is designed to teach students both the basic and key areas of computer science while becoming senior programmers, system designers, or researchers in specific fields within computer science. Also, the program will provide counseling programs and financial assistance to help graduates with the potential and interest to start a business and encourage outstanding graduates to pursue doctoral degrees. The domestic ranking of computer science in our school has been stable, maintaining its rank in the top 3-5. In recent years, the world ranking of computer science at USTC has been stable within the top 100.

Key Information

Duration: 2 years

Tuition Fee: 100,000RMB（50,000RMB per year）

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Students will study at the Hefei Campus in the 1st autumn semester and at the Suzhou Campus(Suzhou Institute for Advanced Study, USTC) for the rest of the semesters.

Application Period: From Oct 20th, 2023 to Feb 15th, 2024

Online Application: http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/

Application Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in computer science or a closely related specialty; curriculum vitae; official transcripts; three recommendation letters; English proficiency certificate; personal statement

School: School of Computer Science and Technology of USTC

Scholarships: Excellent applicants have the chance to be awarded with USTC Fellowship， which includes a tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation or off-campus accommodation subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance, stipend of up to 5200USD/year. Fellowship awardees will be selected by the university based on the applicants' comprehensive evaluation.

Partner Institutions & Enterprises

We cooperate with a list of scientific research institutes, transnational IT enterprises, local IT enterprises, national civil servants, large state-owned enterprises in finance, and securities and power communication industries. The list includes Huawei, Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, Microsoft, Intel, Airbnb, Dajiang, Bank of China, iFlytek, Institute of computing, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Grid, Cambrian, Cisco, AutoChips, TP-Link, etc.

Partner Universities

University of California, Santa Barbara, Carnegie Mellon University, Birmingham University, Yale University, New York University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Stony Brook University, University of Missouri, Joint Laboratory of high energy efficiency intelligent computing system, Examination center of the Ministry of education, iFLYTEK, and The First Affiliated Hospital of China University of science and technology, etc.

Contact Info

Ms. Yanan LIU  Tel: 86-551-63601561  E-mail: liuyanan@ustc.edu.cn

Overview

The program is adhering to the philosophies of “spreading political culture, broadening international vision, leading academic trends, cultivating innovation and dedication leaders”, and the School of Public Affairs has closely integrated the discipline of public administration with China's major strategic needs. The main directions of this discipline are including risk management and disaster management, cyberspace security and governance, science & technology innovation and policy, modern governance system, environmental policy and management, e-health and medical management, and so on.

Duration: 2-3 years

Instruction Language: English

Tuition: 120,000 RMB in total for each student (60,000RMB for the first year)

Start Date: September, 2023

Application Period: From Oct 20th, 2022 to  May 14th, 2023

Online Application: http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/

Basic Application Requirements: holding Bachelor's degree in management-related major; at least 3 years' working experience; at least two recommendation letters; English proficiency certificate

School/Department: School of Public Affairs of USTC

Scholarship: Based on the interview performance, applicants have a chance to get full or partial tuition waiver. In general, one third of the registered international students could get scholarships to cover their tuition, and/or accommodation, and/or stipend, based on their semester or annual academic performance.

Partner Universities

The School of Public Affairs maintains long-term substantive cooperation with the Curtin University, Macquarie University, University of Washington, Lehigh University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Kent and University of Westminster, which lays a good foundation of internationalization for the high-quality implement of the program.

Cooperative Institutions

The School of Public Affairs maintains cooperation with the Administration for Market Regulation, Health Commission Department, Emergency Management Bureau, Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Data Resources Administration Bureau and the Administration for Science and Technology, to name but a few.

Contact Info

Ms. Xiaoyan SONG Tel: 86-551-63607760

Ms. Yimin ZHANG Tel: 86-551-63492026

E-mail: gradspa@ustc.edu.cn

Programs

MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MBA in Global Business Management

Overview

USTC's MBA program is a high-level program for experienced executives who wish to increase their managerial and strategic skills in an international environment. It allows participants to develop a global and innovative strategic vision in today's complex, unpredictable and interconnected world. This program is a real springboard to reach strategic missions inside your company, reorient your career path or even launch your own business.

Duration: 2 years (1 year for course study + 1 year for internship and thesis)

Instruction Language: English

Tuition: 150,000 RMB in total for each student（8,0000 RMB for the first year)

Start Date: September 2023

Application Period: From Oct 20th, 2022 to May 14th, 2023

Online application: http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/

Basic Application Requirements: holding Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years' working experience; at least two recommendation letters; English proficiency certificate

School/Department: School of Management of USTC

Scholarship: In general, one third of the registered international students could get scholarships, about 50,000RMB, to cover their tuition, and/or accommodation, and/or stipend, based on their semester or annual academic performance.

Our advantages

USTC's MBA program is the only one of its kind that acquires three top business school accreditation, namely AACSB, AMBA and QS 5 Stars.

The program allows students to learn in an environment with both Chinese and Western cultures, providing a unique Chinese perspective in the standard business education.

The program provides a variety of electives for students to customize their curriculum by combining different electives.

The program is delivered by USTC faculty members and foreign experts from different fields. Most faculty members hold a PhD degree from top schools in North America or Europe.

The program has a double-degree agreement with the MBA Program at Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. These excellent international students could also apply for exchange program which provides students to study in EM Strasbourg Business School, Université de Strasbourg. Students also have the chance to travel to a variety of partner schools in North America, Europe and Asia. Students can get access to USTC MBA alumni network with more than 8,000 graduates in China.

Contact Info

Prof. Yangyang Xie   Tel: 86-551-63601346

Ms. Huizhen Zheng  Tel: 86-551-63492017 E-mail: zhenghz@ustc.edu.cn