60 Master's Programs in Software Engineering in China

Top universities for Software Engineering in China

Ranked by how many software engineering programs each one runs in China — 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 China

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 China: common questions

How many software engineering programs are there in China?

60 software engineering masters programs at 47 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a software engineering degree in China cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in software engineering in China is 4,393 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,437 USD and 5,080 USD a year.

Can I study software engineering in China in English?

Yes — 72% of the software engineering programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (43 of 60).

Are any of these software engineering programs available online?

2 of the 60 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.