Overview

Computer technology mainly focuses on how to solve real-world problems and proving that the solutions are correct through the use of computers. It has four core areas, including theory, system, artificial intelligence and software engineering. These areas are closely related to disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and economics. This master's program is designed to teach students both the basic and key areas of computer science while becoming senior programmers, system designers or researchers in specific fields within computer science. Also, the program will provide counseling programs and financial assistance to help graduates with potential and interest to start a business and encourage outstanding graduates to pursue doctoral degrees. The domestic ranking of computer science of our school has been stable, maintaining its rank in top 3-5. In recent years, the world ranking of computer science at USTC has been stable within the top 100.

Partner institutions & enterprises

We cooperate with a list of scientific research institutes, transnational IT enterprises, local IT enterprises, national civil servants, large state-owned enterprises in finance, and securities and power communication industries. The list includes Huawei, Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, Microsoft, Intel, Airbnb, Dajiang, Bank of China, iFlytek, Institute of computing, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Grid, Cambrian, Cisco, AutoChips, TP-Link, etc.

Partner universities

University of California, Santa Barbara, Carnegie Mellon University, Birmingham University, Yale University, New York University, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Stony Brook University, University of Missouri, Joint Laboratory of high energy efficiency intelligent computing system, Examination center of the Ministry of education, iFLYTEK, and The First Affiliated Hospital of China University of science and technology, etc.

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport and mentally and physically healthy.

2. Applicants must have bachelor's degree (equivalent to bachelor's degree in China).

*Those who plan to obtain the degree should submit a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that they will complete their study and obtain the degree by July of 2023.

3. Applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency.

4. Applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here

*2. Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

*3. Scanned copy of passport (ordinary passport with validity of at least one year)

*4. Applicants for programs must provide the photocopy of valid IELTS or TOEFL result or other proof of their English proficiency (except those whose mother tongue is English).

*5. Photocopy of degree certificate for both Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree (if have) notarized by Ministry of Education or equivalent authority in your country

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
If applicants are university students, they must provide official documents showing their university student status and the exact time they will obtain their degree certificate;
If applicants already graduated but have not yet obtained the degree certificate, they must provide official documents explaining the reasons and stating clearly when they will obtain the degree certificate.

*6. Photocopy of academic transcript for both Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree (if have) notarized by Ministry of Education or equivalent authority in your country

Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*7. At least two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (with phone number and email address)

*8. Curriculum Vitae

Written in Chinese or in English

*9. Scanned copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form

10. If applicants are already employed, they must provide official documents showing their status as on-post employees and permission of release.

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