140100  Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering (MEng/Ph.D )

School of Integrated Circuits  

Program Overview

This program focuses on the cultivation of comprehensive quality and innovative practical ability as well as multi-level international joint program. Though educational and industrial integration, it explores the cultivation of integrated circuit talents urgently needed by the industry with the ability of international cooperation and competitiveness.

Research interests include IC specialized materials and micro-nano electronic devices, IC design and EDA software, IC advanced manufacturing processes and equipment and cutting-edge cross-fusion integrated systems.

Curriculum

Duration

• MEng 3 years

• Ph.D 4 years

Start date

• September 2026

Student Outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles to solve complex integrated circuit (IC) problems, including abstraction, modeling, analysis, and design while understanding system-level concepts and solution limitations. They can identify, formulate, and analyze IC engineering challenges through requirement specification, abstract modeling, and literature review to derive effective conclusions.  

Graduates evaluate engineering impacts on society, sustainability, and ethics, adhering to professional standards. They function effectively in multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership and collaboration. Clear communication, including technical reporting and intercultural exchange, is emphasized. Understanding engineering management and economic decision-making prepares them for project leadership. Lastly, they commit to lifelong learning, adapting to technological and societal changes through continuous self-improvement.

Entry Requirements

• Master Programs: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 35.      

• Ph.D Programs: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 40.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fee

• Master Program: 32,000 CNY/year

• PhD Program: 40,000 CNY/year

Scholarships and Application Deadlines

• Chinese Government Scholarship: October 1 – February (following year)   

• Guangdong Provincial Government Scholarship (New Students): June 30   

• SCUT Outstanding International Student Scholarship (New Students): June 30

Application Fee

• 450 RMB

Note:

1. The above information is for international students.

2. Scholarship deadlines may be updated according to the latest annual notice. For more details about scholarship, please check the SCHOLARSHIPS on https://sie.scut.edu.cn/.