How to Apply

Eligibility at a Glance

  • A recognized University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, or a related discipline, with a minimum cumulative average of 6.5/10 (or equivalent).
  • Degree must be from an institution accredited in its country, or evaluated as equivalent by KYSATS.
  • Proof of English proficiency: IELTS ≥ 6.5, TOEFL ≥ 580 PBT / 82 iBT, GCE/IGCSE English at grade C or above, or the minimum English requirement of the Chinese Graduate Entrance Examination. Graduates of English-speaking universities are exempt.

Step-by-Step Application Workflow

  1. Review the program — read the Program Overview and confirm that the 1+1+1 structure and research focus match your goals.
  2. Prepare your documents (all in English):
    • Copy of a valid passport or civil ID
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Personal Statement of goals and research interests (up to 500 words)
    • Copies of university degree(s) or confirmation of expected graduation
    • Academic transcripts
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Names of two referees (reference letters are not required up front)
    • Optional: samples of academic/professional work, publications, portfolios
  3. Apply through CUT — submit via the CUT postgraduate application portal: https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/postgraduate/application/
  4. Apply through HDU — submit via the HDU international admissions portal: https://en.hdu.edu.cn/Admissions.htm
  5. Evaluation — the Joint Managerial Committee (JMC) reviews applications against both universities’ requirements; interviews may be scheduled for incomplete files.
  6. Offer & enrollment — accepted candidates receive a joint offer. All required certificates must be submitted before the start of enrollment week; otherwise the place is passed to the next ranked candidate.
  7. Visa & onboarding — begin the Chinese student visa (X1/X2) process for Year 1 at HDU; see the Mobility Scheme page for details.

Tuition and Funding

Tuition is set jointly by CUT and HDU. Please contact the program coordinators (see Contact) for the current fee schedule and scholarship opportunities.

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Last updated on Apr 20, 2026