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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)
HSK:	Level 0
Schools:	Other

Program Description

Why study in NEU?

1. About the University

Northeastern University (NEU) was established in 1923, located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. It is one of China's high level universities designated for the state key construction of the "211 Project" and "985 Project".

2. English Taught Program.

All courses (except Chinese language and Chinese culture) are given in English by qualified teachers or experts. Some of which are invited from renowned universities and enterprises of UK, USA, Ireland .So even if you know nothing about Chinese language, you have no difficulty in learning specific courses.

3. Collaborate with International IT Enterprises

Neusoft, incubated from Northeastern University in 1991, is now one of the biggest software enterprises in China. Through in-depth cooperation between SC and Neusoft, the students who join in the graduate program will stay in Neusoft at least half of one year in order to experience professional courses, project training and internship.

4. Low Expenses

The expenses of study in China are much less than in western countries. Total cost of one-year study for graduate program is about 45,000 RMB, undergraduate program is about 40,000 RMB, including tuition , accommodation, board fee, etc.

Program Introduction

1. Teaching Objective

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.

2. Curriculum

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), Embedded software development(C++), Advanced project training, Advanced Java programming, Web service technology, Data warehouse and data mining,Advanced artificial intelligence, Cloud computing,Mobile Internet, Chinese Language, Chinese culture.

Fee and Expenses

Tuition fee: 25,000 RMB/year

Accommodation fee:

1. Double room 25 RMB per person per day with bathroom, telephone, television, broadband, network, refrigerator, kitchen, water heater. (35 RMB if equipped with air conditioner).

2. In addition, students can live outside campus. In Shenyang City, the rent of a two-bedroom apartment is about 1000-2000/month.

Board fee: The expenses on food are about 800 RMB or more per month.

Study Duration

2.5 years (1 year for courses learning, 0.5 year or more for internship, 1 year for thesis)

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must be undet 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 2016.

Application Materials

1. Photocopy of valid passport

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

2. Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3. Bachelor's degree diploma

Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4. Transcript of undergraduate school

5. Health certificate(optional)

Photocopy of physical examination record.

6. Two recommendation letters

From professor,associate professor or equivalents

7. Resume

Written in Chinese or in English

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