The program aims to (1) enable computer professionals to strengthen and upgrade their technical capabilities in computer software development, (2) broaden students’ knowledge and deepen their understanding of key issues of specific areas in computer science, including artificial intelligence, data science, information security, multimedia, and other related contemporary technologies, and (3) prepare graduates to take up research and advanced innovative development work in the industry or pursue higher research studies.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply tools and techniques in the development of computer systems and propose solutions;
- Apply computer network, software and data engineering concepts and technologies, as well as domain-specific tools and techniques, in the design of quality computer software;
- Work effectively as member of a team in the development of computer software systems;
- Delineate key issues of specific areas in computer science and develop potential solutions for tackling problems in these areas.
1. General Entrance Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent undergraduate qualification from a recognized university.
2. English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English must satisfy the following minimum English language proficiency requirement^:
- A score of 79 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) or 4 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) in the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)@; or
- An overall band score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)@; or
- Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland's College English Test (CET-6), with a score of 425 or above; or
- Other equivalent qualifications
@ TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the commencement of the University's application period, i.e. TOEFL and IELTS Tests taken on or after 30 September 2024 is acceptable for 2027 admissions. Only scores from single test attempts are accepted, and ‘TOEFL iBT Home Edition', ‘TOEFL MyBest Score’, ‘IELTS Indicator’, ‘IELTS One Skill Retake’ and ‘IELTS Online’ are not acceptable. Applicants are required to arrange with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) is D693.
^Applicants whose first language is English, or who have obtained a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) from an institution where the medium of instruction is English, may be exempted from submitting an English language test score.
^ Individual departments and programmes may stipulate a higher EPR, or equivalent acceptable qualifications, as deemed appropriate for their academic requirements.
3. Academic Duration and Tuition Fees
| Tuition Fees: |
MSc in Computer Science: RMB 145,000 per student per academic year |
| Duration of Study: | 2 years, maximum study period is 3 years. |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Application Fee: | Free |
| Accommodation Fees (On Campus): |
Double Room: 1,200 RMB per student per academic year (10 months) Single Room: 3,000 RMB per student per academic year (10 months) |
Additional Information:
1. The above fee structure applies to both Chinese and international students.
2. Upon receiving a conditional offer (an admission offer), applicants are required to pay an initial tuition deposit of RMB 30,000, or the full tuition fee for the first academic year, by the specified deadline to confirm acceptance of the offer. The full tuition fee for the first academic year must be paid prior to enrolment.
| Application opens | Until July 5th, 2027 |
| Admission offers issued # | Rolling Basis |
| Enrollment Period | From August 21st to August 22nd, 2027 |
| Program commencement | August 30th, 2027 |
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