The PhD in Information and Communication Engineering at
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT)
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
The PhD in Information and Communication Engineering at
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT)
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT) is a public university located in Chongqing, China, specializing in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, and engineering. Established in 1950, CQUPT has grown into a prominent institution with a focus on producing professionals equipped with skills in the rapidly evolving fields of communication and technology.
CQUPT is recognized for its role in addressing the demands of the telecommunications industry. The university places a strong emphasis on research and innovation, contributing to advancements in information technology and telecommunications. While specific global rankings may vary, CQUPT is acknowledged for its expertise in the field, both nationally and internationally. The university's commitment to providing a comprehensive education in telecommunications, engineering, and related disciplines, coupled with its emphasis on practical skills and industry relevance, makes it a preferred choice for students aspiring to enter the dynamic and critical field of information and communication technology.
🏫About
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT)
Chongqing University of Post and Telecommunications (CQUPT), founded in 1950, is one of the few universities that has been blue-printed and given priority to develop by the State. It has also grown into a prominent university and is acknowledged by its excellence in the field of information industry both within and outside China.
The university surrounded by mountains is located in Nanshan Scenic of Chongqing Municipality, now covers an area of 730 acres with a building area of 700,000 square meters. There are over 24,000 students, including more than 3,000 postgraduates. It has a faculty of more than 1,600 and has about 100 well-known experts as well as more than 20 fellows who are visiting or part-time professors from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as from countries like the UK, Canada, USA, Poland, and India. CQUPT has cultivated over 90,000 specialists in a variety of fields for more than 60 years, who are now known as the "cradle of specialists in the information industry". Currently, CQUPT has 16 major departments, 53 undergraduate programs, 38 postgraduate programs, and 2 Ph.D. programs.
The university has built many well-established relationships with over 70 universities from other counties such as the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Russia, and Korea, etc. With these universities, CQUPT participates in student exchange, scholar visits, and joint research. CQUPT has also built partnerships with some world IT employers such as HP, Cisco, Microsoft, and Oracle, which has set up the CQUPT-HP Joint School of Software and the International Institute of Semiconductors(Chongqing). The university has promoted Sino-us Dual-degree Program with Northern Arizona University which focuses on student joint training. CQUPT admits international students supported by the Chinese Government Scholarship, Chongqing Municipal Mayor Scholarship, President Scholarship, and self-financed international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The university now has over 400 international students, from more than 60 countries such as Korea, Vietnam, Russia, Mongolia, Republic of Kazakhstan, USA, and France. CQUPT has also successfully hosted many international academic conferences and attracts overseas statesmen, business elites, eminent scholars, and experts to lecture or visit.
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications has 4 halls of residence for international students, giving international students a safe and comfortable base. The 4 halls of residence are all located on campus and all international students are guaranteed accommodation. Residences have good public transport connections, whether traveling by bus or taxi. The campus is surrounded by many of Chongqing’s key attractions, such as Nan Shan tourist resort, the largest hot-pot street in the world and Night-view tower. Nan Shan shopping center and market is just 5 minute walk away where offer retails and banking opportunities.
Notes:
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
We have an article about how to find accommodation off campus here.
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is
40.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Master's
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All student except from Nigeria are eligible to apply to this program
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online here)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Research proposal
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to China Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.