Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence (Dual Degree - JMD) Scholarships Available

JMD at a Glance

• We're proud to be a world-leading higher education institution in China to launch the very pioneering “Joint Multi-Degree (JMD) Programme” which opens up global study hubs for future leaders, dedicated to the delivery of an exclusive university pathway for international students across the world. What makes this programme unique is down to three key components: faster, better, and stronger. We believe that this approach would give you an unrivaled study experience and the best chance of a successful career upon graduation

• FASTER: JMD is designed to offer a time- and cost-efficient programme that enables you to complete more degrees within a shorter duration. It takes only 4 years to get 3 degrees including two Bachelor Degrees:one from ECUST and one from a chosen JMD partner university, plus one optional Master Degree from any chosen university in the JMD-bridged country.

• BETTER: By building partnerships with prestigious partners in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australasia around the globe, JMD Programme also provides an exclusive solution for students not only to get more degrees, but also to obtain more invaluable opportunities to develop and share global perspectives.You can benefit from the internationally informed curricula as well as multicultural environments to live and learn in. This programme also facilitate the world-leading research that takes place at ECUST.

• STRONGER: JMD Programme is committed to building an elite education pathway to equip you with stronger knowledge, skills and attributes to be globally employable and to make a positive contribution to the world, by leveraging the merits of leading Eastern and Western institutions. You will be provided with the most cutting-edge knowledge, international outlook as well as practical experience in a real-life context, which would secure you a successful career upon graduation.

I. Academic Highlights

• The School of Information Science and Technology at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) is a leader in the fields of Control Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, and Information and Communication Engineering. The university is home to several national key disciplines, and our faculty comprises a distinguished team of renowned scholars and leading experts with extensive research experience in artificial intelligence and related disciplines. Their expertise spans cutting-edge scientific research, technological innovation, and industrial applications, ensuring a world-class academic environment.

The school is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities, including:

1. Key Laboratory of Advanced Process Control and Optimization for Chemical Engineering (Ministry of Education)
2. International Joint Laboratory on Intelligent Manufacturing Optimization for the Petrochemical Industry
3. National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data Circulation and Transaction Technologies
4. Research Centers on Business Intelligence, Smart Energy, and Financial Data Science

• The subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has distinctive characteristics in next-generation artificial intelligence development plan, addressing critical national strategic needs and industrial digital transformation. Specific advantages and features include machine vision, natural language processing, autonomous systems, and virtual reality, with applications in brain-inspired AI, intelligent algorithms, AI chips, smart healthcare, and intelligent manufacturing.

II.Educational Objectives

• The objective of Artificial Intelligence is to cultivate well-rounded, innovative, and interdisciplinary professionals equipped with strong theoretical foundations and practical skills. Students will develop advanced problem-solving capabilities in AI-related fields and gain expertise in cutting-edge technologies such as deep learning, big data analytics, robotics, and intelligent automation. Graduates will be prepared for global careers in research institutes, multinational corporations, and industry-leading organizations, contributing to AI-driven innovation across various sectors.

Graduate Competencies (Expected Outcomes in Five Years)
Upon graduation, students will be able to:

1. Identify, analyze, and design solutions for AI-related engineering challenges, adapting to both independent and team-based work environments.
2. Manage multidisciplinary projects with a broad perspective on legal, ethical, regulatory, social, environmental, and economic considerations.
3. Communicate effectively with colleagues, industry professionals, and the general public.
4. Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, utilizing AI, machine learning, and big data technologies to solve real-world problems.
5. Demonstrate leadership and commitment to lifelong learning, ensuring continuous professional growth in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

With its strong industry connections, cutting-edge research facilities, and an internationally aligned curriculum, The Artificial Intelligence is an ideal choice for global students aspiring to pursue careers in AI innovation and intelligent systems development.

III. Eligibility Check:

• • 1.International students who hold foreign passports;
• • 2.Completed high school with a high school diploma or higher academic qualifications;
• • 3.No criminal records and in good physical and mental health;
• • 4.Aged 16 or above, for applicants who are under 18 need to provide a a letter of guarantee from a legally recognized adult guardian residing in China.

IV. Language Requirements:

• • 1.Proof of English - IELTS ≥6.0/ TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent is needed for English-taught programmes.
• • 2. Applicants who have no language scores need to take additional language courses.
• • 3. Applicants who do not have language scores may submit their applications provisionally and must provide proof of English proficiency to receive the Final Admission Offer.

V. Academic Requirements:

Applicants are expected to meet at least one of the following academic standards:
1. High School Diploma: An average score of 70/100 or a GPA of 2.0/4.0;
2. A-level: A minimum grade of BBC;
3. IB Diploma: A total of 30 points, including scores of 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level (HL) subjects;
4. SAT: A total score of 1100 or above;
• Equivalencies from other recognized international qualification frameworks will also be considered.
• Note: Applicants with CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) scores will receive priority consideration, but it is no longer mandatory to provide it.

Overview:

Founded in 1952, East China University of Science and Technology（ECUST） is located in Shanghai, an economic, financial, commercial as well as a shipping center of China.

• The first national key university featuring chemical engineering disciplines in P.R.C
• One of the state-run and full-time institutions of higher education
• One of the research-oriented national key universities directly regulated by the Ministry of Education of China
• One of the National "211 Project" key construction universities
• One of the National “985 Project” Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform for high-level universities
• One of the first 6 universities in China that have established the National Technology Transfer Center

ECUST devotes itself to develop international cooperation and has established long-term and extensive academic exchanges and joint training cooperation with more than 200 universities, colleges, enterprises, and research institutions from all over the world, including the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Australia, etc.

Academics:

It has a strong tradition of working with industries. The university is now developing into a multi-disciplinary higher educational institution with a balanced curriculum of science, engineering, economics, management, law, humanities, and arts spread across 15 academic schools.

The university offers 13 first level and 81 second-level doctoral programs, 25 first level, and 147 second-level master programs and 65 undergraduate programs. The total number of full-time students has reached around 24,140, including 15,460 undergraduates, 7,110 postgraduates studying for master's degrees, and 1,570 Ph.D. candidates.

Since 2007 the university has operated an exchange programme with the Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck in Germany. ECUST also operates a joint programme with L'École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie in Rennes and a joint business school with the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu in Romania.