Log in / Sign up

Circuits and Systems

Universities
23
Programs
60
Major category
Engineering

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Research on electronic system design and chip technology, bridging hardware and software, the core driving smart devices.

Program overview

Circuits and Systems is a graduate major under Electronic Science and Technology. Simply put, it teaches you how to design electronic devices and chips. You will learn core courses such as analog circuits, digital circuits, signal processing, and embedded systems, and also delve into more advanced areas like integrated circuit design, RF circuits, and power management. Chinese universities have strong practical resources in this field; for example, many labs offer tape-out opportunities (actually fabricating the chips you design). Moreover, companies like Huawei and SMIC collaborate closely with universities, so you may participate in real projects. This major suits students who enjoy hands-on work and are curious about how electronic devices work internally. If you enjoy building a circuit from scratch or writing code to control hardware, this will be a great fit. A solid foundation in math and physics is advantageous, but more important are patience and problem-solving skills.

Major prospects

现在全球都在搞智能化，从手机、汽车到工业设备，都离不开电路和芯片。中国是最大的电子产品制造和消费市场，对芯片设计、系统集成的需求特别大。虽然高端芯片制造还有挑战，但在设计、应用层面机会很多。比如物联网、5G通信、新能源汽车、人工智能硬件这些领域，都需要大量电路与系统的人才。国际学生如果关注中国科技公司的动态，会发现很多企业都在招有硬件背景的工程师，而且中国在消费电子、通信设备方面有完整的产业链，你可以接触到从设计到量产的全过程。另外，这个专业也适合继续读博做研究，中国高校在微电子、射频技术方面有不少国际水平的课题组。

Career prospects

毕业后主要去三类单位：一是芯片设计公司，比如华为海思、紫光展锐、中芯国际，做模拟或数字IC设计工程师，起薪大概20-40万人民币（硕士），有经验后更高；二是电子设备制造商，比如小米、OPPO、大疆，做硬件工程师或系统工程师，负责产品电路设计、调试，薪资15-30万；三是通信或汽车行业，比如中兴、比亚迪，做射频工程师或电源工程师，薪资类似。另外，互联网公司也需要硬件人才，比如做服务器硬件设计或AI芯片，薪资可能更高。国际学生要注意，中国公司对英语要求不高，但中文流利是加分项。如果想回国发展，这个专业在全球都吃香，尤其是半导体行业。

Subordinate programs