Qingdao University

Software Engineering

Master

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Qingdao 
University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2021, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality. 

Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, friendly to China and must abide by the laws and decrees of China. 

Applicants for master's degree programs must have attained a bachelor's degree, and those who graduated from non-Chinese universities must hold a bachelor's degree from a university 
accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. (Grade skipping or joining in the middle of the course is not permitted.) 

Applicants with English as native language are exempted from English language certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide IELTS (6.0 or above), new  TOEFL (75 points or above) or other comparable certification of English proficiency. 

Applicants who have obtained their highest degree with English as the medium of instruction are exempted from providing language proficiency certification, but proof indicating the language medium is required.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2026
·Duration: 3 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: May 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 20,500 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 57 ( (Pay to University)
Service Fee: USD 100 (Check Policy)
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Qingdao University Software Engineering
Master
Entry Requirements

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Qingdao 
University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2021, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality. 

Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, friendly to China and must abide by the laws and decrees of China. 

Applicants for master's degree programs must have attained a bachelor's degree, and those who graduated from non-Chinese universities must hold a bachelor's degree from a university 
accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. (Grade skipping or joining in the middle of the course is not permitted.) 

Applicants with English as native language are exempted from English language certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide IELTS (6.0 or above), new  TOEFL (75 points or above) or other comparable certification of English proficiency. 

Applicants who have obtained their highest degree with English as the medium of instruction are exempted from providing language proficiency certification, but proof indicating the language medium is required.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2026
Duration :
3 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 15 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 20,500 In Total
Application Fee:
You will pay the application fee to the university by yourself. Usually, you will need to pay it during the registration period.
USD 57 (Pay to University)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 100 (Check Policy)

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Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Residents of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Qingdao 
University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2021, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality. 

Applicants should be healthy, both physically and psychologically, with no criminal record, friendly to China and must abide by the laws and decrees of China. 

Applicants for master's degree programs must have attained a bachelor's degree, and those who graduated from non-Chinese universities must hold a bachelor's degree from a university 
accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. (Grade skipping or joining in the middle of the course is not permitted.) 

Applicants with English as native language are exempted from English language certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide IELTS (6.0 or above), new  TOEFL (75 points or above) or other comparable certification of English proficiency. 

Applicants who have obtained their highest degree with English as the medium of instruction are exempted from providing language proficiency certification, but proof indicating the language medium is required.

Tuition Fee
Master RMB 20,500 per year
RMB 61,500 in total (About $ 8,590)
Accommodation Fee
Minxing Lou
Double Room RMB 55 to RMB 14,300  (More Details)
Ruixing Lou
Double Room RMB 50 to RMB 11,000  (More Details)
Haoyuan NO.13 Lou
Double Room RMB 60 to RMB 10,000  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 80 to RMB 12,000  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 57 to USD 113
Service Fee USD 100
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,500
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*1. Financial Guarantee Statement with front page of the sponsor’s passport or proof of identification.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*2. Non-criminal Record Certificate
-Obtain a police clearance certificate from the local police station where you currently reside, confirming no criminal record in the past 6 months at the time of application.
-Some universities may require a certificate covering only the past 3 months, in which case the certificate is valid for 3 months only.
-If you are currently in China, the certificate must be issued by the local Chinese police.
-If the document is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized by an authorized agency or relevant authority. Self-translations are not accepted.
*3. Physical Examination Form
-Download the form template, print it, and bring it to a hospital for the required medical tests. The hospital will complete the form with your results.
-The medical examination must cover all items listed on the form.
-Ensure your photo is attached and the form is stamped and signed by the hospital after the examination.
-The medical results are valid for 6 months only.
-Forms that are incomplete, lack a final physician’s suggestion, missing the attending physician’s signature, official hospital stamp, or applicant’s sealed photo will be considered invalid.
-The document must be in English or Chinese.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*4. Resume and a copy of the Commitment for Application
-Submit a resume or CV to help the university better understand your background.
-Some universities may require you to use their designated CV templates, which must be downloaded and completed accordingly.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*5. Personal Statement
-A written personal statement that introduces your educational background, personal experiences, motivation for studying abroad, and how your past has shaped your decision to study in China.
-You should highlight your values, personality, strengths, and personal growth, and explain how these qualities make you a good fit for international study.
-The statement should express your passion for learning, openness to different cultures, and your long-term personal and professional goals.
-Must be written in English or Chinese.
-Minimum length: 1500 words.
-Make sure the content is original and written in your own words.
You can download a template or sample from here.
6. Pre-admission Application
Please contact professor or department to finish this appliaciton form. Applicants who finished this application could get the preferential admission. You can download a template or sample from here.
*7. Certificate of English proficiency
*8. Information page of the valid passport (passport type must be ordinary).
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*9. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*10. Undergraduate school transcript
Written both in Chinese and English
*11. Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in both English and Chinese and be certified by notarization.
Fresh graduates are required to provide proof of graduation or proof of attendance. They must be required to submit academic credentials to be eligible for admission.
*12. Two letters of recommendation
Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad.
13. Work certificate for applicants who have job.

Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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