Computer Science and Technology (in English)

Founded in Shanghai in 1896 as Nanyang Public, XJTU was renamed and relocated to Xi’an in 1956. It is one of the China's oldest institutions of higher learning and is under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in China. Xi'an Jiaotong University has extensive ties to the world of international scholarship and research. In addition, there are currently 1020 foreign students from 51 countries studying at XJTU.

Introduction This degree programme combines the core elements of electronic engineering with those of computer science, to equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of both hardware and software development. What knowledge and skills will I acquire? By the time you graduate you should: 1. understand the fundamentals of computer science, electrical and electronic engineering 2. develop relevant knowledge and technical skills in mathematics, software engineering, design and management 3. be able to apply combined knowledge, skills and understandings effectively to investigate and resolve complex problems in research and industrial environments What are my career prospects? Typically, graduates of this degree are employed in electronic- and computer-equipment manufacturers, project consultancies, universities and research institutions. The quantitative and transferable skills you will acquire during your studies, mean that you could also pursue a career in a non-technical profession, such as banking, accountancy, management or law. The programme also provides a foundation for further graduate level study in engineering and computer science. What will I study? At level 1, you will learn about: 1. electrical circuits 2. engineering mathematics 3. Java programming 4. computer systems 5. digital and integrated electronics 6. databases, and 7. experimental methods in computing

At level 2, you will build on this foundation and also study: 1. microprocessor systems 2. analogue and digital communication 3. software engineering 4. instrumentation 5. control systems 6. continuous and discrete time signals In the final year, you will undertake a research project, spanning both semesters. Alongside the project, you will further develop your knowledge of communications, databases, computer systems and software engineering and you also learn about: 1. bio-computation 2. digital design, and 3. multi-agent systems or advanced web technologies

The School of International Education was founded in March,2006. It is famous for a beautiful study environment, advanced teaching facilities, professional academic staff, diversified courses and effective teaching. Since the school establishment, over 2,000 international students from more than 30 countries have participated in Chinese study. After several years' improvement, the School of Chinese Language Study has become an independent school with a combination of Chinese teaching and culture education. Through a combination of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing, international students can acquire a vocabulary of 800-1000 Chinese words after 6 months and 1500-2000 after one year. In recent years, the Ratio of our international students passing the 3rd band of HSK (the Chinese proficiency test) is over 90%, and that of passing 6th is over 60%. Language school graduates have gone on to get their get master’s degrees at Chinese universities, find jobs in international politics, economics and culture fields and write articles for Chinese newspapers and magazines. One student even published a book written entirely in Chinese

Our university has two dormitory building for international students. There are four types of rooms: Single room (A), Double room (A), Single room (B), Double room (B). (1) Main Campus: Period ~1 week 1 week~1 month 1 month~ Facilities Double room(C) （RMB/person*day） 28 24 20 bathroom, telephone, TV set, air conditioner, central heating, desk, chair, wardrobe, bed and bedclothes, Internet access-in socket. Share: a refrigerator, an electric stove and a washing machine on each floor Single room(B) （RMB/day） 80 65 56 Double room(B) （RMB/person*day） 48 36 32 Single room(A) （RMB/day） 100 80 70 Double room(A) （RMB/day） 150 130 110 (2) Medicine Campus: Standard Economy Campus Medicine Campus 1th、2th、3th floor 4th、5th floor 7th、8th floor South Building North Building Double room Single room Double room Single room Double room Single room Double room Single room Single room RMB/year 8700 15000 8200 13000 7700 12000 8200 15000 13000

   
Food
There are 16 main canteens in the campus, including most kinds of food in China. International students can dine at various canteens. There is a canteen on the 4th floor of international student building. It’s much convenience for international students dine there. There also have some special canteen, for example, noodle house, Muslim canteen, and food of Taiwan kind—MingJi canteen.
You need buy a meal card and charge it. The average cost for each meal is about RMB 5.

 

Board Fee
RMB 3000—6000 /year

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

The University accepts a wide variety of school, college and foundation qualifications such as A-Level, AS-Level, IB and other equivalent overseas qualifications. All students must have acceptable English language qualifications to study at the University. Various English qualifications are acceptable including:

IELTS: 5.5 for year 1 entry , or 6.5 for advanced standing; or
TOEFL 520 (paper-based), or 190 (computer-based) or 75 (iBT) for year 1 entry; or
TOEFL 570 (paper-based), or 230 (computer-based) or 88 (iBT) for advanced standing.

English Language Requirements:

All students must have acceptable English language qualifications to study at the University. Various English qualifications are acceptable including:

IELTS 5.5 for year 1 entry , or 6.5 for advanced standing; or
TOEFL 520 (paper-based), or 190 (computer-based) or 75 (iBT) for year 1 entry; or
TOEFL 570 (paper-based), or 230 (computer-based) or 88 (iBT) for advanced standing, or
XJTLU English test.

1. verified and translated certificates of education qualifications

2. verified and translated transcripts

3. certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications

4. two references, at least one of these should be linked to your academic background

5. photocopy of your passport