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Software Engineering

Teaching Medium: English
Degree Awarded: Master's Degree
Entry Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 2.5 Years
Starting Date: Sep.2025
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
Tuition Fee:
CNY 25,000 per year
Application Fee:
150 USD (Non-Refundable)
Schools: Other


1. Why choose to study this program in Software College (SC)?

English Taught Program


Collaborate with International IT Enterprises

Professional and Personal Support

Profound Chinese Culture

Low Expenses


2. Program Objectives

A firm grasp of the basic theory and systematic professional knowledge of software engineering and computer science. Be familiar with and master research trends, advanced technical methods and technical means in the professional field. Have the ability to engage in scientific research, teaching or specialized technical work. 


3. Main Courses 
○ Mathematical statistics & application
○ Numerical analysis
○ Literature review and academic seminars
○ Advanced software engineering
○ Object-oriented system analysis and design(Java)
○ Software process improvement and management(CMM)
○ Service computing
○ Advanced project training
○ Advanced Java programming
○ Network & information security technology
○ Data warehouse and data mining
○ Advanced artificial intelligence
○ Virtual reality and human interaction technology
○ Mobile cloud computing
○ Chinese language
○ Chinese culture 


Note: All the courses(except Chinese language) are given in English. 95% major courses are given by foreign teachers from USA, UK or Ireland.


4. Duration

The full-time scheme for the programs lasts for 2.5 years.(1 year for courses learning, 0.5 year or more for internship, 1 year for thesis)


5. Degree Awarded

Qualified student will be granted Master Degree of Software Engineering by Northeastern University


6. Faculty

NEU is one of the top universities in China, it is also one of “211 Project” and “985 Project” universities. Our college is one of the 37 National Pilot Software Colleges granted by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Our faculty members come from all over the world and half of them have a strong software industry background. In addition, the international cooperation office of our college will provide services for the overseas students.


7. Research Area
Software service technology and applications

Cloud computing technology and applications

Mobile Internet technology and applications

Network information system security technology and applications

Online games and animation technology

Chaos fractal and complex network technology


8. Future Career
The Software College excels in strengthening students’ practical ability and enhancing their adaptability for future work. Consequently, all undergraduate students join different companies in the 7th semester for internships and further practical training. 

The Software College cooperates closely with companies at home and abroad and hasestablished joint laboratories with IBM and Neusoft, etc. Off-campus practice bases have been founded in more than 20 companies, including IBM, Alibaba, Baidu, etc.

1. Applicants must be under the age of 35.


2. Applicants must be non-Chinese in good health.


3. Applicants must have bachelor degree or will get bachelor degree by September 2015 


1. Health certificate 

Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for duration of study over 6 months)


2. Photocopy of valid passport 

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included


3. Passport photo 

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant


4. Bachelor's degree diploma 

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.


5. Letter of recommendation 

From professor or associate professor or equivalents


6. Undergraduate school transcript