68 Master's Programs in Software Engineering in Asia

Specializations within software engineering

Top universities for Software Engineering in Asia

Ranked by how many software engineering programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.

• Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
• Tsinghua University (THU) (2)
• Qingdao University (QDU) (2)
• Qingdao University of Science & Technology (QUST) (2)
• Central South University (CSU) (2)
• Tiangong University (TGU) (2)
• Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) (2)
• Fudan University (FDU) (2)
• Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) (2)
• Wuhan University (WHU) (2)

January intake in Asia

3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Computer Software & Theory — Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Software Engineering Method of Traffic Service Computing — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Software Engineering (College of International Education) — Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Software Engineering in Asia: common questions

How many software engineering programs are there in Asia?

68 software engineering masters programs at 55 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a software engineering degree in Asia cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in software engineering in Asia is 4,303 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,422 USD and 5,080 USD a year.

Can I study software engineering in Asia in English?

Yes — 75% of the software engineering programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (51 of 68).

Are any of these software engineering programs available online?

2 of the 68 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.