This program leverages the strengths of the university and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, thriving on the innovative environment of Guangdong Province and the Pearl River Delta. It maximizes the utility of existing national and provincial research platforms, such as the National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Integrated Technology of Cyber-Physical Systems for Intelligent Manufacturing and the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cyber-Physical Systems. By serving the industrial upgrade of the Greater Bay Area and highlighting its distinctive "applied innovation" focus, the program is dedicated to cultivating high-quality, innovative professionals in computer application who are genuinely essential to the region. The program's future goal is to rank among the top 50 in China.

1.Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and valid ordinary foreign passport holders, healthy and well-behaved, without any criminal records. Applicants for master's degree programs should have an undergraduate study background equivalent to that of the Chinese Bachelor's degree. Applicants for doctoral programs should have a master study background equivalent to that of the Chinese Master's degree.

Applicants shall abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government and related rules of university, respect the Chinese social morality and customs, and will not participate in any activities in China which are inappropriate to the capacity as a student.

2.Documents for Application (including but not limited to):

(1) Ordinary foreign passport. The passport should be valid before 31 December 2025.

(2) Highest degree certificates or diploma. If applicants are university students, they shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate. The original or notarized copy of the academic qualification certificate must be submitted after admission. The degree certificate must be obtained no later than registration.

(3) Academic transcripts from highest degree education institution (original /notarized copy in English or Chinese version).

(4) Personal statement and a brief research plan（800 words）.Doctoral degree program applicants need to submit a brief introduction of research experience.

(5) Two recommendation letters from full professors or associate professors with signatures.

(6) Applicants who have studied in China should provide the Discipline Record from previous school.

(7) Supervisor Pre-acceptance Letter (see Appendix 3 for template), if obtained. For qualified applicants without Supervisor Pre-acceptance Letter, would enter into interview and assessment procedure according to related rules of the university.

(8) Physical examination results.The results should be stamped by the hospital and issued within 6 months prior to the date of submission.

(9) Other supporting documents as required.

3.English Language Requirements

For non-native English speakers who apply for English-taught programs, they should provide a score report of English Proficiency Test (TOEFL 80+/IELTS 5.5+). The certificate must be in valid period. For applicants who cannot offer the above-mentioned standardized English test reports, they will be required to participate in an English test organized by IEC.