DEGREE PROGRAM
Tsinghua University
Beijing
School of Integrated Circuits
China's top engineering university.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin / English
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
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Integrated-circuit universities in China
China made integrated circuits a first-level academic discipline in 2021 and has opened dedicated IC schools at its top universities. Most students are domestic, but Chinese Government Scholarships fund some international graduate students.
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Checked by hand, last reviewed October 2026. Program names, fees and intakes change, so confirm on each institute's official site.
THE LANDSCAPE
Dedicated IC schools at top universities
Tsinghua, Peking University, Fudan and SJTU lead, with Zhejiang University, UESTC in Chengdu and Xidian in Xi'an known for microelectronics. Many have new Schools of Integrated Circuits.
Most teaching is in Mandarin. Some graduate programs teach in English, and the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) funds selected international students.
Export controls and visa rules can affect students and graduates from some countries. Check your own country's guidance before applying.
ADMISSIONS AT A GLANCE
How admission works in China
| Degree | Master's (2–3 years) and PhD. |
|---|---|
| Entry | Direct application or via CSC scholarship. |
| Language | Mostly Mandarin (HSK); some English programs. |
| Cost | Moderate tuition; CSC covers it for scholars. |
| After graduating | Most graduates work in China's domestic industry. |
Fees, thresholds and deadlines change every year. Treat these as orientation and confirm on the official sites before you apply.
DIRECTORY
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UNIVERSITIES
University programs
DEGREE PROGRAM
Peking University
Beijing
School of Integrated Circuits
Strong in devices and circuits research.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
DEGREE PROGRAM
Fudan University
Shanghai
School of Microelectronics
Close to Shanghai's foundry and design cluster.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
DEGREE PROGRAM
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
Shanghai
School of Integrated Circuits
Large engineering university in Shanghai.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin / English
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
DEGREE PROGRAM
Zhejiang University
Hangzhou
School of Micro-Nano Electronics
Strong engineering school in the Yangtze River Delta.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
DEGREE PROGRAM
UESTC
Chengdu
School of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering
Known for electronics and power devices.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
DEGREE PROGRAM
Xidian University
Xi'an
School of Microelectronics
Long tradition in microelectronics and wide-bandgap devices.
- LANGUAGE
- Mandarin
- SCHOLARSHIP
- CSC
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AFTER THE DEGREE
After the degree
- Most graduates join domestic firmsSMIC, HiSilicon, YMTC, CXMT and many startups.
- Mandarin is essential for workAlmost all roles use it.
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FAQ
Common questions
Can international students study IC design in China?
Yes, mostly at graduate level, often with a Chinese Government Scholarship. Teaching is mostly in Mandarin.
Why did China create IC schools?
Integrated circuits became a first-level academic discipline in 2021, so universities opened dedicated schools to train engineers for the domestic chip industry.
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