Bachelor in Software Engineering (Chinese-taught)

For Bachelor in Software Engineering (Chinese-taught), the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 31, 2027, and tuition fees are 10,000 CNY per year.

The Bachelor in Software Engineering at Central South University is a degree program for international students who want to learn in Chinese. It takes four years to complete and helps students develop strong software engineering skills.

The curriculum covers subjects like programming, data structures, and software design. Students also learn about computer networks, database systems, and operating systems. They work on projects to help them develop problem-solving skills and learn how to design and implement software systems.

Graduates can work as software engineers, system administrators, or IT project managers. They can also work as data analysts, network engineers, or cybersecurity specialists in companies like Huawei, Alibaba, or Tencent.

Central South University (CSU) in Changsha is a major Chinese national university formed in 2000 through the merger of three institutions and recognized as a Double First Class university. Home to more than 55,000 students and over 1,600 international students, CSU offers a comprehensive range of programs across engineering, medicine, materials science, rail transit and the social sciences, organized within numerous schools and research institutes.

CSU is research-intensive with national key laboratories, engineering centers and clinical hospitals that support advanced inquiry and applied innovation. The university promotes international collaborations with partners in more than 30 countries and provides scholarship opportunities for international applicants, including full and partial awards that may cover tuition, accommodation and stipends. Language pathways and preparatory programs are available for students who need to strengthen Chinese or English proficiency prior to degree study.

Campus life in Changsha blends a vibrant urban setting with extensive on-campus services and multiple accommodation options for overseas students. CSU’s strong industry links and alumni network support internships and employment outcomes, while a broad range of academic fields and postdoctoral centers make it a good fit for students seeking rigorous research training or professionally oriented degrees in one of China’s leading comprehensive universities.