Master in Software Engineering

The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jan 26, 2027, while tuition fees are 7,437 USD per year.

The Master in Software Engineering is a 1-year degree for students who want to become software engineers. This program is taught in English at Nankai University in Tianjin, China.

Students will study subjects like software design, development, and testing. They will develop skills in programming languages, data structures, and software engineering methodologies, and get hands-on experience with projects and case studies.

Graduates can work as Software Engineers, Data Analysts, IT Project Managers, or Technical Consultants in industries like technology, finance, or healthcare. They can work for companies that develop software, or for organizations that use software to solve problems.

Nankai University is a prestigious multidisciplinary university in Tianjin with a century of academic excellence since its founding in 1919. As a member of China’s top university groups, Nankai offers strong programs across sciences, humanities, business and the arts, with particular recognition for mathematics, chemistry, history and economics. The campus culture blends rigorous scholarship with a tradition of civic engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Nankai provides extensive academic resources including four main libraries, large digital collections and dedicated research centres, enabling students to pursue ambitious projects and cross-disciplinary study. Facilities for sports, cultural activities and student organizations support a balanced student life, while the multipurpose smart campus card and widespread campus wifi make daily life convenient. Close links with industry and research institutes create internship and research opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Located in Tianjin, a dynamic city close to Beijing, Nankai students benefit from thriving industry, international business presence and cultural events. International students find strong orientation support, language resources and a welcoming campus community. Graduates leave with strong credentials, research experience and the professional networks needed to succeed in academic, public and private sectors at home and abroad.