Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Technology (JMD) at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)

•We're proud to be a world-leading higher education institution in China to launch the very pioneering “Joint Multi-Degree (JMD) Programme” which opens up global study hubs for future leaders, dedicated to the delivery of an exclusive university pathway for international students across the world. What makes this programme unique is down to three key components: faster, better, and stronger. We believe that this approach would give you an unrivaled study experience and the best chance of a successful career upon graduation

•FASTER:JMD is designed to offer a time- and cost-efficient programme that enables you to complete more degrees within a shorter duration. It takes only 4 years to get 3 degrees including two Bachelor Degrees:one from ECUST and one from a chosen JMD partner university, plus one optional Master Degree from any chosen university in the JMD-bridged country.

•BETTER:By building partnerships with prestigious partners in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australasia around the globe, JMD Programme also provides an exclusive solution for students not only to get more degrees, but also to obtain more invaluable opportunities to develop and share global perspectives.You can benefit from the internationally informed curricula as well as multicultural environments to live and learn in. This programme also facilitate the world-leading research that takes place at ECUST.

•STRONGER:JMD Programme is committed to building an elite education pathway to equip you with stronger knowledge, skills and attributes to be globally employable and to make a positive contribution to the world, by leveraging the merits of leading Eastern and Western institutions. You will be provided with the most cutting-edge knowledge, international outlook as well as practical experience in a real-life context, which would secure you a successful career upon graduation.

I. Academic Highlights

• The undergraduate programme ofComputer Science and Technologywas established in 1985. In 2019, the programme was selected as the national first-class undergraduate programme construction site.
• The subject of Computer Science and Technology has distinctive characteristics in artificial intelligence and machine learning, trusted software and systems, knowledge graphs and big data mining, high performance and group evolution computing. Specific advantages and features include: (1) The original machine olfaction online perception analysis technology and intelligent instruments, which have greatly improved the intelligence level of the national bio-fermentation, petrochemical, food, and other industries; (2) The developed high-confidence software, which has dramatically increased the complex software system development efficiency and maintainability; (3) The big data application platform established in multiple industries are widely used in precision medicine, smart finance, smart city and other fields in Shanghai, and has produced good social and economic benefits.

II.Educational Objectives

• The objective ofComputer Science and Technologyis to cultivate professionals with a solid foundation and a wide range of knowledge, good physical and mental conditions and intelligence quality, to fulfill the development of computer science and technology, and possess research and innovation abilities and desire for international competition. Students are requested to be proficient in the field of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Moreover, proficiency in engineering practice and the development of hardware and software are also obligations. Students are requested to apply fundamental knowledge of computer science and engineering in creative manners to solve practical industrial challenges, together with sufficient cross-cultural knowledge and eligible international communication skills. The graduates of computer science and technology are versatile in dealing with various professional experiences and have the capability of lifelong learning.

III. Eligibility Check:

• •1. International students who hold foreign passports;

• •2. Completed high school with a high school diploma or higher academic qualifications;

• •3. No criminal records and in good physical and mental health;

• •4. Aged 16 or above, for applicants who are under 18 need to provide a a letter of guarantee from a legally recognized adult guardian residing in China.

IV. Language Requirements:

• •1. Proof of English - IELTS ≥6.0/ TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent is needed for English-taught programmes.

• •2. Applicants who have no language scores need to take additional language courses.

Required Documents:

• Signature Scanning

• Bank Statement - ECUST

• Personal Statement Letter - ECUST JMD Programmes

• Statement of Financial Support - ECUST

• Medical Examination Form - ECUST (Only required for ECUST Presidential Scholarship applicants.)

• Non-Criminal Record Affirmation - ECUST

• No Criminal Record Certificate

• Second Recommendation Letter

• First Recommendation Letter

• English Language Certificate

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (In English)

• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

• Your Photograph

• Your Passport Copy