Master in Software Engineering

Tuition is 4,462 USD per year; the application deadline for Master in Software Engineering is May 31, 2027.

The Master in Software Engineering program at Chongqing University is a 5-year degree that prepares students for careers in software engineering. It's for students who want to work in software development, design, or project management. The program's main advantage is its focus on practical skills and real-world applications.

The curriculum covers requirement analysis, software design, development, and integration. Students develop skills in programming languages, software testing, and project management. They also learn about software quality evaluation and maintenance, and work on hands-on projects to develop their skills.

Graduates can pursue careers as software engineers, system analysts, technical project managers, software architects, or IT consultants. They can work in software companies, tech startups, or corporate IT departments. The program prepares students for careers in the global software industry.

Chongqing University (CQU), founded in 1929 and based in southwest China, is a nationally supported comprehensive university and a member of the Excellence League. With around 48,240 students and roughly 1,700 international students, CQU is known for strengths in engineering, the built environment, technology and business, and offers a broad portfolio of academic options across its faculties and 131 programs.

The School of International Education provides dedicated support for overseas students, managing admissions, visas, registration and a lively extracurricular calendar. International learners can access intensive Chinese language and culture courses, certified testing for HSK, HSKK, YCT and BCT, and teacher-training pathways. Campus facilities are extensive, with four campuses, a library holding over 4.3 million volumes and modern study spaces to support research and everyday life.

Life in Chongqing blends urban convenience with dramatic mountain-river scenery and a vibrant food culture famous for Sichuan-style hotpot. The city is a major logistics and manufacturing hub with growing international ties. CQU also promotes mobility and funding opportunities through government and university scholarships, and arranges on-campus accommodation across its multiple campuses, helping new students settle into academic and social life quickly.