Northwest University

Doctoral Degree of Software Engineering in English

Name of the Program: Doctoral Degree of Software Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Tuition: 36000RMB/year

Degree: Doctor of Engineering

Training Objective:

This program is dedicated to train talents with concrete and systematic knowledge in the field of computer and software engineering. The students are required to master strong capability of conducting scientific research in this field, understand the current and future development trend of software engineering discipline, can contribute into science with cooperative and innovative spirit and create progress in scientific research and technological inventions. It will focus on training two types of talents: academicians and people with practical skills. They should be able to conduct relevant scientific research or perform management role respectively and independently.  

Major Research Fields:

1. Software Engineering Methods and Technologies

2. Computer Network and Internet

3. Cloud Computing and High Performance Network

4. Intelligent Perception and Human-computer Interaction

5. Visualization and Multimedia Technology

6. Computer Graphics and Image Processing

7. Large Data and Intelligent Information Processing

8. Network and Information Security Protection

Main Courses:

Digital Geometric Analysis, Intelligent Algorithm Analysis, Theory and Technology of Data, Machine Learning Theory, Theory of Information Security, Human-computer Interaction, Web Information Mining & Cutting-edge Technology, Multimedia Information Search, Massive Cross Media Analysis, Multi-mode Image Analysis, Network Management and High Performance Network etc..

Cultivation Requirements:

1. Curriculum Requirements: The PhD courses consists of three semesters. The PhD course requires 20 total credits, including degree program 12 credits and public course 8 credits.

2. Paper Requirements:

a. Opening report of the degree dissertation will be carried out at the end of the second semester or in the third semester. It will take nearly 2 years to finish the final paper. 

b. In general, the topic selection should be based on the related program or research field. The topic is ought to be of theoretical significance and application value. Besides, the topic is supposed to be innovative, systematic and try to combine the research field of the student’s Ph.D supervisor.

c. The format of opening report and dissertation should follow The Standard of Academic Dissertation for Postgraduates’ of Northwest University and The Supplemental Regulations of the Standard of Academic Dissertation for Postgraduates’ of Northwest University.

d. According to Rules of International Postgraduates’ Cultivation Regulation  of Northwest University, the PhD students should publish at least one scientific paper in NWU recognized core and above journals related to their research field. The PhD degree dissertation is required to write in English with Chinese abstract and the dissertation will be defended in English.

Application Requirements:

1. Be in good health and well-conduct;

2. Non-Chinese citizens;

3. Less than 40 years old;

4. Hold a relevant master degree;

5. At least TOEFL IBT 60 or IELTS 5.5.  

Application Documents:

1. Copy of valid passport photo page and 2 passport-sized photos;

2. Copy of highest diploma (Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date);

3. Copy of master transcript;

4. Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors;

5. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English with a minimum of 800 words;

6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form;

7. The copy of TOEFL or IELTS transcript (Except applicants from native English countries).

Note: Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations. No application documents will be returned.

Application Time: January to June of every year

Contact Information:

Address: No. 229 North Taibai Avenue

International Students Admission

School of International Cultural Exchange

Northwest University, Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

142 mailbox

Post code: 710069

Tel: +86 -29 -88302373     +86-29-88302918

Fax: 0086-29-88303511

Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn  

Website: http://cice.nwu.edu.cn/

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