Dalian University of Technology

Software Engineering

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese Citizen;

2. Age below 40 years old and in good health;

3.  Bachelor Degree diploma and transcript;

4. Satisfy the language proficiency requirements for the Major speciality.

5. English-Taught Program, requirement of English proficiency certificate as following:

(1)To submit a TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo transcript, in principle, the TOEFL score must be 80 or higher, and the IELTS score must be 5.5 or higher, and the Duolingo score must be 100 or higher.;

(2)The applicants that use English as the language of instruction at high school, may use the language certificate issued by the high school;

(3)Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.

If the applicant cannot provide the above proof, the final tutor and department could evaluate your language level according to the interview or written test.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 1 , 2026
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Jun 30 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 40,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 113 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Dalian University of Technology Software Engineering
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. Non-Chinese Citizen;

2. Age below 40 years old and in good health;

3.  Bachelor Degree diploma and transcript;

4. Satisfy the language proficiency requirements for the Major speciality.

5. English-Taught Program, requirement of English proficiency certificate as following:

(1)To submit a TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo transcript, in principle, the TOEFL score must be 80 or higher, and the IELTS score must be 5.5 or higher, and the Duolingo score must be 100 or higher.;

(2)The applicants that use English as the language of instruction at high school, may use the language certificate issued by the high school;

(3)Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.

If the applicant cannot provide the above proof, the final tutor and department could evaluate your language level according to the interview or written test.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2026
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jun 30 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 40,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 113 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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This major can be taught in English, and the tuition will be RMB 40,000 per year.

1. Non-Chinese Citizen;

2. Age below 40 years old and in good health;

3.  Bachelor Degree diploma and transcript;

4. Satisfy the language proficiency requirements for the Major speciality.

5. English-Taught Program, requirement of English proficiency certificate as following:

(1)To submit a TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo transcript, in principle, the TOEFL score must be 80 or higher, and the IELTS score must be 5.5 or higher, and the Duolingo score must be 100 or higher.;

(2)The applicants that use English as the language of instruction at high school, may use the language certificate issued by the high school;

(3)Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from proof of English language proficiency.

If the applicant cannot provide the above proof, the final tutor and department could evaluate your language level according to the interview or written test.

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 40,000 per year
RMB 160,000 in total (About $ 22,348)
Accommodation Fee
International Students Dormitory(1 month or longer)
Double Room RMB 1,200  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 1,800  (More Details)
Nanshan Dormitory(1 month or longer)
Single Room RMB 600  (More Details)
International Students Dormitory(Under 1 month)
Double Room RMB 80  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 120  (More Details)
Nanshan Dormitory
Single Room RMB 600  (More Details)
Other Fees
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,200 to RMB 2,800
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*1. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*2. Passport first page, visa page (please ensure continuity).
Scan copy of Passport Photo Page and Blank Page. The passport expire day should later than September 2026.
*3. Certificate of No Criminal Conviction
It needs to be issued by the relevant department of the applicant’s country, and the validity period is six months. If it is not possible to provide it at the application stage, the Undertaking for a Clean Criminal Record in attachment 5 can be signed as a temporary substitute document. You can download a template or sample from here.
*4. English proficiency certificate
*5. Notarized Highest diploma Certificate
Applicants should provide certificate of your undergraduate and graduate degrees. If the applicant is a student, he/she must submit a certificate of enrolment issued by the school he/she is attending. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
Graduation certificate must be certified by the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in your country or notarized by a notary office in China.
*6. Transcripts
Transcripts should be including all courses taken in undergraduate up to the most recent semester. The transcripts should be issued and stamped by the Registrar's Office of the school that you are attending or the relevant student management office. Transcripts should be provided in Chinese or English. For languages other than Chinese or English, an English translation and notarization are required.
Transcripts must be certified by the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in your country or notarized by a notary office in China.
*7. Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors from the University of the applicant
The focus of the content should include the requirements of the applicant's study objectives in China, as well as the evaluation of the applicant's comprehensive ability and future development. You can download a template or sample from here.
*8. Financial Certification
The deposit certificate issued by the bank in the applicant's name of not less than RMB 50,000 or equivalent in foreign currency.This is limited to the applicant at his/her own expense
*9. Study plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 1000 words)
Please expatiate on the major or research field you would like to study at DUT, and this needs to be signed by the supervisor. You can download a template or sample from here.
*10. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Please download the template, print it and go to do physical examination in hospital and ask the hospital to fill it according to your results, sign it and stamp it then send us the scan copy of the complete form; Medical examination results will be valid for 6 months; The medical exam MUST cover all the items listed in the Physical Examincation Form; Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photogragh of the applicants are invalid You can download a template or sample from here.
*11. Blood Test Report
The Blood Test Report should include results of HIV, Syphilis/V.D.R.L, HbsAg and HCV.
12. Acceptance Letter from DUT Supervisor (It is not obligatory)
You can download a template or sample from here.
Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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