Study Software Engineering in China: universities and tuition
TasselWay's partner universities offer 19 bachelor's programmes in Software Engineering at 16 universities: 4 taught in English and 15 in Chinese. Annual tuition ranges from 14,400 ¥ to 28,000 ¥ (about $2,028–$3,944).
- Universities
- 16
- Bachelor's programmes
- 19
- English-taught
- 4
- Lowest annual tuition
- 14,400 ¥
Universities offering Software Engineering
Tuition is the annual fee published by each university and may change between intakes. USD amounts are approximate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study Software Engineering in China?
At our partner universities, annual tuition for Software Engineering ranges from 14,400 ¥ to 28,000 ¥, with a median of 22,000 ¥. Housing and living costs are extra; see the cost-of-living guide for estimates by city and dormitory.
Can I study Software Engineering in English in China?
Yes. There are 4 English-taught Software Engineering programmes at 4 universities: University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC), Wuhan University, Sichuan University, Northeastern University (Shenyang). The other programmes are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.
Which Chinese universities offer Software Engineering?
16 of our partner universities offer Software Engineering. Highest in the QS 2027 rankings: University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC) (QS 488), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU/NWPU) (QS 425), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) (QS 296), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) (QS 36), Wuhan University (QS 165). The full list is in the table on this page.
What do I need to apply?
For a bachelor's application you need your high-school diploma and transcript, a valid passport and a language certificate: IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent for English-taught programmes, HSK for Chinese-taught ones. Requirements vary by university; the eligibility check shows where you stand in a few minutes.
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