Master's in Control Science and Engineering
Investigate how dynamic systems are modelled, monitored and controlled. The College of Automation Engineering connects control research with automatic control, navigation, guidance and flight-control applications.
Why study Control Science and Engineering at NUAA?
NUAA was founded in 1952 to build China's aviation industry. Today its aerospace research ranks third in the world, and its graduates design the aircraft, drones and engines China flies.
#3 in the world
ShanghaiRanking places NUAA's Aerospace Engineering third in the world, ahead of almost every university you know.
Learn beyond the classroom
Aerospace labs, aircraft facilities, design projects, and the NUAA Aerospace Museum on campus.
Industry connections
Close links with China's aircraft makers and research institutes..
National key laboratory
Home to the State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures.
NUAA university and subject rankings
in the world for Control Science and Engineering(China)
ShanghaiRanking Best Chinese Subjects Ranking 2025in the world for Automation & Control
ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026in the world for overall university
ShanghaiRanking Best Chinese Universities Ranking 2026An illustrative five-semester study and research journey
The Master's program in Control Science and Technology at NUAA (Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) offers a specialized curriculum focused on developing expertise in the field of control systems and automation. This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in control theory, system modeling, optimization, robotics, and intelligent control. Students learn to analyze, design, and implement control systems for various applications, including aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, and autonomous systems. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, enabling students to tackle real-world challenges. They have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, allowing them to gain hands-on experience with advanced control technologies.
Foundations and research preparation
Build practical Chinese skills alongside your degree
Your program is taught in English, while Chinese language classes are included throughout your studies.
Three paths after graduation
Develop control systems
Use models, feedback methods and performance analysis to investigate how dynamic systems can be monitored and controlled.
Support automation and guidance
Explore the integration of sensing, algorithms and control methods in automated or guided engineering systems.
Pursue doctoral research in control engineering
Pursue further study in control engineering, developing an independent research project under the admission and supervision requirements of a doctoral programme.
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Entry requirements
Nationality & age
Non-Chinese citizen · Valid passport · Good health · Usually 18–25
Education
High school graduate · Science background · Strong maths and physics · 2027 graduates may use a pre-graduation letter
CSCA
CSCA result required · No score yet? Use the March Foundation route
English
IELTS 6.0 · TOEFL 80 · or equivalent · English-medium graduates may be exempt
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- Passport
- Bachelors Degree Certificate
- Language Test Certificate
- Study plan or research proposal
- Foreigner Physical Examination Record
- Financial guarantee or bank statement
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