Program Overview

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Mission

The MSc in Electronic Science and Technology is a joint degree offered by the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and Hangzhou Dianzi University (HDU). The program educates sophisticated engineering specialists in Electrical and Electronic Engineering who can research, teach, and manage engineering projects in a bilingual, international environment. Graduates are trained to conduct independent research, track state-of-the-art technologies, publish in English, and thrive in international collaborations.

Joint-Degree Structure

The program follows a 1 + 1 + 1 year structure across the two universities:

Year 1 — at HDU (Hangzhou, China): Taught coursework. Students complete 7 CUT-delivered courses and 6 HDU-delivered courses, then submit a thesis proposal in coordination with CUT supervisors.
Year 2 — at CUT (Limassol, Cyprus): Research Methods course (EEN515) and full-time thesis research under CUT supervision, culminating in a mid-thesis examination.
Year 3 — at HDU: Extension of thesis research, scientific/technical work, one or more academic papers or a patent, plus final dissertation submission and defense to meet HDU graduation requirements.

Credits (ECTS) and Workload

The program totals 120 ECTS, distributed as:

Component	Number	ECTS
Compulsory courses	10	36
Elective courses	3	22
Free departmental elective	1	—
Postgraduate Thesis (Year 2)	—	30
Practical scientific & research training (Year 3)	—	30
Seminars (industry & academia, Years 2–3)	—	2
Total		120

About 64% of the specialized core course hours and ~55% of the course ECTS are delivered by CUT staff.

Duration

3 academic years, full-time.

Language of Instruction

All courses, examinations, and the thesis are delivered in English.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Electronic Science and Technology — jointly awarded by CUT and HDU.