Engineering is one of the most popular study programs among international students in China. Students can choose from Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and many other specializations. Chinese universities provide advanced laboratories, practical learning opportunities, and partnerships with leading technology companies. Graduates gain valuable international experience and strong career prospects in industries around the world.
Engineering majors you can choose
In our current list, 43 programmes offer at least one engineering major, and 26 of them are English-taught Bachelor programmes. The majors that appear most often:
- Mechanical engineering and automation (27 programmes)
- Civil engineering (23 programmes)
- Electrical engineering (18 programmes)
- Software engineering (14 programmes)
- Computer science (33 programmes)
You will also find chemical, materials, environmental, telecommunications and transport engineering, especially at Master level.
Why engineers choose China
- Large, modern laboratories and close links between universities and industry
- English-taught Bachelor programmes with scholarships that cut or remove tuition
- Fully funded Master and PhD offers in engineering fields
- Experience that counts with Chinese companies working abroad, including CPEC projects in Pakistan
What it costs
Bachelor tuition in our list has a median of about 14,000 RMB a year before scholarships. Many engineering programmes offer Type A or Type B scholarships that make tuition free. Estimate your total with the cost calculator.
Entry requirements
- Bachelor: Completed (or final year of) 12 years of school - FSc, A-Level, HSC or equivalent, usually with mathematics and physics
- Master: Completed Bachelor's degree in a related field
- English: some programmes ask for IELTS 5.5 to 6.0; several need no IELTS at all
Find engineering programmes in the programme finder, or ask us which ones fit your marks.