Program Overview
Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (M.E.AI) is an interdisciplinary program launched in 2019. Building on the foundation of Control Science and Engineering, it integrates AI theory, core algorithms, and software/hardware development within an AI+X comprehensive training model. The program maintains close industry ties with leading AI companies—including Tencent, Huawei, Ping An, SenseTime, Meituan, UBTECH, ByteDance, Hyperparameter, and X Square Robot—and invites industry CTOs to serve as talent cultivation advisors. Located in Shenzhen, China's premier AI and technology hub, the program places students at the heart of a dynamic innovation ecosystem, fostering breakthrough research across scientific and technological frontiers.
As an interdisciplinary master program, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds, including automation, computer science, electronics, mechanical engineering, and related fields. Leveraging SIGS's extensive international exchange resources and a full English-taught curriculum, the programfurther strengthens students' global competence.
Faculty Information
Name | Title | ResearchInterests | Website | |
Li Xiu (Program Director) | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Embodied Intelligence, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning | li.xiu@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/lx_en/main.htm |
Zhang Xiaoping | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | AI and Biomedicine | xiaoping.zhang@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/zxp1_en/main.htm |
Jin Xin | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Computational Photography and Multimedia Signal Processing | jin.xin@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/jx_en/main.htm |
Liu Houde | Research Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Intelligent Robotics, Embodied Intelligence | liu.hd@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://cms.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/_s3/lhd/main.psp |
Wang Haoqian | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Embodied Intelligence, Stereo Vision | wangyizhai@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/whq_en/main.htm |
Wang Xueqian | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Embodied Intelligence, Robotics | wang.xq@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/wxq_en/main.htm |
Yang Yujiu | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | AI, Machine Learning, NLP, Multimodal Scene Understanding | yang.yujiu@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/yyj_en/main.htm |
Ercan Engin Kuruoğlu | Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Non-Gaussian Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Statistical Signal Processing, Remote Sensing, Image Processing | kuruoglu@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/Ercan_en/main.htm |
Chen Bokui | Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | AI, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Autonomous Driving, Multimodal LLMs | Chen.bokui@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/cbk_en/main.htm |
Huang Ruqi | Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Geometric Data Processing, 3D Computer Vision | ruqihuang@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/hrq_en/main.htm |
Huang Shaolun | Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Machine Learning, AI, Information Theory, Communication Engineering | shaolun.huang@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/hsl_en/main.htm |
Li Zhiheng | Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Signal Control, Traffic Management, Intelligent Public Transport | li.zhiheng@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/lzh_en/main.htm |
Tang Yansong | Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, Embodied Intelligence | tang.yansong@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/tys_en/main.htm |
Zhang Kai | Associate Professor | Intelligent Transportation, Intelligent Driving, Smart Cities, Carbon Accounting, Quantitative Finance | zhangkai@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/zk_en/main.htm |
Zeng Long | Associate Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | Industrial Embodied Intelligence, Robotics, Intelligent CAD | zenglong@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/cl_en/main.htm |
Deng Weijian | Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | World Models, Self-Evolving AI Agents, Model Generalization | dengwj16@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/dwj_en/main.htm |
Li Zhi | Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor | VLA/WAM, Agentic AI, Embodied Intelligence, Multi-Agent Systems | zhilizl@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn | https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/Li%20Zhi_en/main.psp |
Faculty list subject to the official announcements of the current academic year.
Core Courses
Course Name | Category |
Mathematics for Master of Engineering | Fundamental Theory Courses |
Random Processes | |
Convex Optimization | |
Big Data Analytics (B) | |
Digital Image Processing and Applications | Fundamental Discipline Courses |
Big Data Machine Learning | |
Introduction to Statistical Learning Theory | |
Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing | |
Mathematical Statistics and Application in R | |
Humanoid Robotics Technologies and Applications | |
Intelligent Technologies for New Energy Vehicles | |
Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning | |
Linear System Theory | |
Frontiers and Interdisciplinary Studies in Deep Learning | |
Internet Thinking and Technologies | |
Flight Control Systems | |
Video Processing and Broadband Communications | Discipline-specific Courses |
Digital Processing of Speech Signals | |
The Advanced technology and industrial application of Artificial intelligence | |
Topics in Intelligent Information Processing | |
Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems | |
Intelligent Motion Control Technologies and Applications | |
Pattern Recognition | |
Computer Vision | |
Machine Learning | |
Artificial Neural Networks | |
Modern Signal Processing | |
Artificial Intelligence Programming |
Costs (Unit: RMB Yuan)
Application Fee | 800 |
Tuition Fee | 33,000 /Year |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The scholarships will be granted on both merit and need basis.
1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) — National-Level: The Full CGS usually covers tuition, stipend, accommodation subsidy, and medical insurance. Annual Review is strictly required for all CGS holders.
2. Tuition Scholarship — University-Level: Covers full or partial tuition fee with a duration of one academic year. Applicants may apply for Tuition Scholarships annually (competitive).
3. SIGS International Student Scholarship — School-Level: Full-time international new students admitted to our school will be ranked and selected based on their previous academic achievements, research outcomes, and overall performance. Tuition fee waivers will be granted according to the annual scholarship evaluation results.
4. Scholarships offered by specific institutions or academic programs — Institute-Level
Admission Requirements
Application Portal
https://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin
Application Timeline
The application opens from now on and closes at 17:00 p.m. Beijing Time on May 15, 2027.
*Please note that if you would like to apply for any scholarships, we recommend that you aim to have your application complete and submitted by December 2026. For information on Chinese Government Scholarship application, please refer to China Scholarship Council official website and provide corresponding Chinese or English proficiency test report according to the requirements of the scholarship application.
Application Documents
1. Personal statement
2. Degree certificate and degree authentication
3. Academic transcript
4. Language Proficiency Test score report(Chinese/English)
5. Two academic recommendation letters
6. Passport (Personal ordinary-type passport): Passport bio page
7. Nationality Status Documentation(if applicable)
Internship Opportunities & Career Prospects
Internship & Industry Engagement
·Professional practice is a required component of the program, lasting 18 weeks or more. Students can engage in practical training through several joint training bases with leading AI companies in Shenzhen and across China, gaining immersive, real-world industry experience.
·Outcomes of professional practice can be transformed into papers, patents, software copyrights, and competition awards.
·Students may also pursue additional internships at relevant companies under the guidance of their supervisors.
Career Outcomes
• Employment: Over 70% of graduates from our first three cohorts have secured core R&D positions at leading companies, including Tencent, Huawei, ByteDance, Alibaba, DeepSeek, ZeroOne Robotics, Zhipu, Pony.ai, and DJI.
• Further study: More than 10% of graduates pursue doctoral degrees at top global universities, including Cambridge, Duke, EPFL, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Hong Kong.
Student Voices
Watch the student voice video to hear directly from our students about their experience in the program:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the language of instruction? — Courses areprimarily taught in Chinese. An English-taught curriculum has been available since 2021; international students may take English-taught courses to fulfill English language requirements, and can complete their thesis and all degree requirements in English.
• Q2: Are there internship opportunities? —Professional practice is a required component (18 weeks, 3 credits). The university offers practical courses through several joint training bases, and students may also seek internships at relevant companies under the guidance of their supervisors.
• Q3: What are the career prospects? — Over 70% of graduates secure core R&D roles at leading AI companies, while more than 10% pursue doctoral studies at top global universities.
• Q4: How long is the program? — Full-time study; 2 years.
Contact
Ms. Cai
Tel: +86-0755-86717869
E-mail: meai@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn
