South China University of Technology

Control Science and Engineering (School of Automation Science and Engineering)

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 40.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Master's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from master program should provide a Pre-graduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the oficial Master degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:

1)Language Requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)
TOEFL IBT 80 or above
IELTS 6.0 or above
Duolingo English test 112 scores or above
Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials mm Scores and TOEFL MyBest* Scores etc.)

2) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions
A citizen of an English-speaking country
Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Aug 31 , 2026
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 40,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 64 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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South China University of Technology Control Science and Engineering (School of Automation Science and Engineering)
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 40.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Master's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from master program should provide a Pre-graduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the oficial Master degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:

1)Language Requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)
TOEFL IBT 80 or above
IELTS 6.0 or above
Duolingo English test 112 scores or above
Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials mm Scores and TOEFL MyBest* Scores etc.)

2) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions
A citizen of an English-speaking country
Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Aug 31 , 2026
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jun 15 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 40,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 64 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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OBJECTIVES

This program is intended to train senior specialists who possess solid and extensive theoretical basis and systemic expertise on the major,
and have in-depth knowledge about the development direction and the international research forefront of this subject, who are proficient
in a foreign language, who master the advanced methods of scientific research, and could carry on creative research and practical work.

MAIN RESEARCH FIELDS

Control system analysis and synthesis
- Analysis and synthesis of delay and uncertainty control system
- Networked control system theory and applications
- Intelligent control theory and applications
- Analysis and design of hybrid systems
- Nonlinear control system
- Control and optimization of switching system

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 40.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Master's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from master program should provide a Pre-graduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date (Please ensure that you submit the oficial Master degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:

1)Language Requirements for English Medium Programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)
TOEFL IBT 80 or above
IELTS 6.0 or above
Duolingo English test 112 scores or above
Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials mm Scores and TOEFL MyBest* Scores etc.)

2) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions
A citizen of an English-speaking country
Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 40,000 per year
RMB 160,000 in total (About $ 22,348)
Accommodation Fee
International Student Dorm (West Lake)
Double Room RMB 9,800  (More Details)
International Student Dorm (Building C15)
Double Room RMB 27 to RMB 8,000  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 12 to RMB 3,500  (More Details)
International Students Apartment
Double Room RMB 33 to RMB 10,000  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 5,000  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 67 to RMB 20,000  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 64
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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*2. Passport photo
Within six months.
*3. Passport Copy (Valid duration covers your study period at SCUT)
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least 12 months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*4. English test result(TOEFL/IELTS)
*5. 2 recommendation letters
Written in English from two respectable professors. including professors' contact no, email address and handwritten signature
*6. Master's degree diploma
Those who have not graduated from master program, submit a Pre-graduation Certificate, or a testimonial which shows your expected graduation time and present your original certification, transcripts and their translations when you register.
*7. Postgraduate school transcript
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
*8. A pre-acceptance letter of supervisor issued by SCUT professors or associate professors.
More about the supervisor contact information:https://sie.scut.edu.cn/2017/0421/c29028a426636/page.htm
*9. A study or research plan written in Chinese/English (1000 words minimum).
*10. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
Original copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (must be filed out in chinese or English, the result is only valid for 1 year).
*11. Abstract(s) of graduation thesis(es) or published paper(s).

Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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