Central South University

Software Engineering

Central South University
The Software Engineering at Central South University is a 4 Years long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

Central South University, located in Hunan, birthplace of Mao Zedong(the first chairman of the P.R.C), is ranked in the top 20 of all Chinese universities under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in China. It has outstanding scientific outputs and ranks 22nd among 751 universities in "Academic Achievements Ranking". The most popular English-Medium MBBS are available there. Besides, it also offers Law, Mining Engineering and Nursing are also tailored for international students. So, CSU will meet your learning needs in China satisfactorily.

ProgramAbout the Program

Note:The specialty is conducted in English with a prerequisite of a minimum number of 30 students for Bachelor’s degree.Before applying, pls contact SICAS for the latest information.

Teaching Objective

After the course you will be equipped the knowledge of software engineering and the development of advanced technology, with software development and management ability.
Main Courses
Fundamental of Program Design, Object-Oriented Programming, Higher Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Operating System, Computer Network, Principle of Computer systems, Database Principle and Application, Introduction to Software Engineering, Software Test Technology
Internship
Practice, course design, surveying and mapping practice, graduation practice, graduation design.
Degree Awarded

Bachelor Degree of Engineering in Central South University.

Introduction to the School of Software

School of Software in Central South University ( CSU )was established in November 2002 and approved as a national model of Software School in January 2004 by the Ministry of Education of China.

The Bachelor’s program includes 3 Professional branches, which are large-scale software development and management, digital media technology, and embedded systems.

Students in Central South University have achieved a lot of awards in various competitions, such as ACM programming contest, International Mathematical Modeling Contest, English Contest, and software design contest. The employment rate of our major graduates is 100%, and 60% of them are employed by well-known IT companies in China.

About Central South University


Brief Introduction

Central South University (CSU) is a comprehensive and national key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education in China. The University is among the first group admitted into both Project 211, a project of building national key universities and colleges for the 21st century, and Project 985, a joint constructive project of building world-class universities co-sponsored by the Chinese central government and local governments. According to the latest Webometrics Ranking of World Universities (WRWU) published by CSIC, CSU has become one of the eight Chinese universities ranking in the world’s top 200.


CSU was established in 2000 on the basis of the merger of three former individual universities, namely Central South University of Technology (founded in 1952), Hunan Medical University (founded in 1914, currently named XiangYa School of Medicine) and Changsha Railway University (founded in 1953). 


Faculties
CSU is now led by President Yaoxue Zhang, the inventor of the first route in China, who is as well as an academician of the Chinese Engineering Academy. CSU covers an area of 3,810,000 square meters and has a total floor space of 2,330,000 square meters. CSU has 33800 full-time college students, 15796 graduate students, and about 1000 overseas students. CSU covers 11 fields of study, including engineering, science, medicine, management, literature, law, economics, philosophy, education, history and agriculture, and offers military science as well. 


Disciplines
CSU has many distinguished disciplines. CSU is famous for the highest institution of nonferrous metal. The XiangYa Hospital of CSU enjoys a leading place in medicine and a world-renowned reputation as “North XieHe, South XiangYa”.  CSU is also one of the birthplaces of high-speed railway transportation, where Nation Engineering Laboratory for Contruction Technology of  High-speed  Railway is located.


 


 



Accommodation

International students will be housed at the Foreign Students Dormitory located in the main campus. The dorm is cheap, comfortable, clean and safe. There are single and double rooms available. There is a 24 hour reception desk available at the lobby, with a mini-supermarket and meeting place. The gymnasium and students’ dining halls are nearby. Students who are staying for an entire academic year are eligible for accommodation on campus during semester breaks. 


Accommodation Fee

Single Room: CNY 8,000 per person per year (approximate USD1,400 per person per year )
Double Room: CNY 5,000 per person per year (approximate USD 900 per person per year) 

(note: actual charges refer to the audit of Hunan Price Bureau)



Facilities
TVs, telephones, air-condition, toilet

Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 3472 USD/per year
 
¥ 25000 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport


2. High school graduate or equivalent to a Chinese high school graduate


3. Be in good health condition and above the age of 18

Application Materials

1. Health certificate 
 Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)

2. Photocopy of valid passport 
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

3. Passport photo 
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

4. High school academic transcript 

5. High school graduate certificate 
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

6. English proficiency test certificate 
If any, for English-medium programs; For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English

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