Study Software Engineering in China
153 programmes in software engineering at 64 universities in China are open to international students; 67% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,373 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,421 USD and 5,057 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Software Engineering programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Software Engineering (taught in Chinese) | China University of Petroleum (East China) | Master's | 3,272 USD |
| Master in Software Engineering (Professional Degree) | Tsinghua University (THU) | Master's | 4,908 USD |
| Bachelor in Software Engineering (taught in Chinese) | Yanshan University (YSU) | Bachelor's | 2,335 USD |
| Master in Software Engineering Theory and Method | Central South University (CSU) | Master's | 4,165 USD |
| Master in Software Engineering | Ocean University of China (OUC) | Master's | 3,495 USD |
| Bachelor in Software Engineering (taught in Chinese) | East China Normal University (ECNU) | Bachelor's | 3,570 USD |
| PhD in Software Engineering (taught in Chinese) | Tianjin University (TJU) | PhD | 4,938 USD |
| PhD in Software Engineering (taught in Chinese) | East China Normal University (ECNU) | PhD | 5,206 USD |
| PhD in Software Engineering (taught in Chinese) | Zhejiang University (ZJU) | PhD | 5,176 USD |
Software Engineering in China by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49 | 2,529 USD | 2,975 USD | 3,719 USD |
| Master's | 60 | 3,421 USD | 4,373 USD | 5,057 USD |
| PhD | 40 | 4,611 USD | 5,191 USD | 6,024 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within software engineering
Universities for software engineering in China
- Wuhan University (WHU) (6)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (6)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (6)
- Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) (5)
- Tsinghua University (THU) (5)
- Qingdao University (QDU) (5)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (5)
- Central South University (CSU) (4)
- Tiangong University (TGU) (4)
- Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) (4)
Study Software Engineering in China: common questions
- How many software engineering programmes are there in China?
- 153 software engineering programmes at 64 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a software engineering degree in China cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in software engineering in China is 4,373 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,421 USD and 5,057 USD per year.
- Can I study software engineering in China in English?
- Yes — 67% of the software engineering programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (102 of 153).
- Are any of these software engineering programmes available online?
- 6 of the 153 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for software engineering in China?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 2,975 USD per year, against 4,373 USD for master's programmes.
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