Overview

About the program

The college focuses on the development of six research areas, including high-end and special textile equipment and systems, intelligent detection and control of electromechanical systems, advanced molding technology and high-performance manufacturing, intelligent textile manufacturing and robots, micro-nano electromechanical systems and manufacturing, and industrial product design and systems.

The College of Mechanical Engineering at Donghua University has educated tens of thousands of talents, among whom many have become academician of the Engineering Academy, outstanding scientists, educationists, statesmen, famous enterprisers and experts.

Programme Structure

Disciplines and subdisciplines offered include:

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design and Theory
Machinery Manufacturing and Automation
Mechatronic Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China with a valid ordinary passport, be in good health, as well as be a masters degree holder.
Age requirements: Self-funded applicants: No more than the age of 45.
English proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40000 CNY / year

≈ 40000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40000 CNY / year

≈ 40000 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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