SPS-L · apetros · Apr 19, 2026
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+---
+title: How to Apply
+linkTitle: How to Apply
+date: 2026-04-19
+type: book
+weight: 20
+---
+
+## Eligibility at a Glance
+
+- A recognized **University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, or a related discipline**, with a minimum cumulative average of **6.5/10** (or equivalent).
+- Degree must be from an institution accredited in its country, or evaluated as equivalent by [KYSATS](https://www.kysats.ac.cy/).
+- Proof of **English proficiency**: IELTS ≥ 6.5, TOEFL ≥ 580 PBT / 82 iBT, GCE/IGCSE English at grade C or above, or the minimum English requirement of the Chinese Graduate Entrance Examination. Graduates of English-speaking universities are exempt.
+
+## Step-by-Step Application Workflow
+
+1. **Review the program** — read the [Program Overview](../program/overview/) and confirm that the 1+1+1 structure and research focus match your goals.
+2. **Prepare your documents** (all in English):
+   - Copy of a valid passport or civil ID
+   - Curriculum Vitae
+   - Personal Statement of goals and research interests (up to 500 words)
+   - Copies of university degree(s) or confirmation of expected graduation
+   - Academic transcripts
+   - Proof of English proficiency
+   - Names of two referees (reference letters are not required up front)
+   - Optional: samples of academic/professional work, publications, portfolios
+3. **Apply through CUT** — submit via the CUT postgraduate application portal: <https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/postgraduate/application/>
+4. **Apply through HDU** — submit via the HDU international admissions portal: <https://en.hdu.edu.cn/Admissions.htm>
+5. **Evaluation** — the Joint Managerial Committee (JMC) reviews applications against both universities' requirements; interviews may be scheduled for incomplete files.
+6. **Offer & enrollment** — accepted candidates receive a joint offer. All required certificates must be submitted before the start of enrollment week; otherwise the place is passed to the next ranked candidate.
+7. **Visa & onboarding** — begin the Chinese student visa (X1/X2) process for Year 1 at HDU; see the [Mobility Scheme](../mobility/) page for details.
+
+## Tuition and Funding
+
+Tuition is set jointly by CUT and HDU. Please contact the program coordinators (see [Contact](../contact/)) for the current fee schedule and scholarship opportunities.
+
+## Key Portals
+
+- CUT Postgraduate Studies: <https://www.cut.ac.cy/studies/postgraduate/>
+- HDU International Students: <https://en.hdu.edu.cn/>
+- KYSATS (degree equivalence, Cyprus): <https://www.kysats.ac.cy/>
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+---
+title: Career Outcomes
+linkTitle: Careers
+date: 2026-04-19
+type: book
+weight: 50
+---
+
+## Where Our Graduates Work
+
+Graduates of the MSc in Electronic Science and Technology move into research, R&D, and engineering roles across a range of high-technology sectors in Europe, China, and beyond:
+
+- **Semiconductor & Integrated Circuit Design** — analog/mixed-signal, RF IC, VLSI/SoC design houses and foundries.
+- **Telecommunications & Wireless Systems** — 5G/6G operators, network equipment manufacturers, satellite communications.
+- **Photonics & Optical Communications** — fibre-optic sensors, laser manufacturing, photonic integrated circuits.
+- **Power Electronics & Smart Energy** — electric-vehicle powertrain, renewable energy integration, grid-scale converters.
+- **Medical Devices & Biomedical Imaging** — ultrasound systems, MRI-compatible instrumentation, medical-AI startups.
+- **Embedded Systems & Internet of Things** — industrial control, automotive electronics (ADAS), smart-building platforms.
+- **Artificial Intelligence on Hardware** — FPGA/ASIC acceleration, edge-AI, deep-learning inference engines.
+- **Academia & PhD Programs** — top European and Asian universities for further research.
+
+## Example Thesis Topics
+
+Past and proposed thesis projects include:
+
+- Real-time dynamic security assessment of low-inertia power systems.
+- Graph Attention Networks (GATv2) for fault localization in smart grids.
+- Adaptive model selection for training simulators in power system operator education.
+- Femtosecond laser micro-fabrication of fibre Bragg grating sensors.
+- MRI-compatible robotic systems for focused-ultrasound therapy.
+- Deep-learning-based segmentation in ultrasound and MRI medical imaging.
+- Nonlinear control design for grid-forming converters.
+- Compact RF device modeling for 5G MMIC design.
+- FPGA acceleration of machine-learning inference for edge devices.
+- Energy-harvesting power management for autonomous wireless sensor networks.
+- 2D-material photodetectors for next-generation optoelectronics.
+- Spintronic and neuromorphic memory devices (STT-MRAM, SOT-MRAM).
+
+## Alumni Testimonials
+
+> *"The joint structure gave me a rare dual perspective — the strong electronics design culture at HDU and the research-driven, international environment at CUT. I now work as an RFIC designer and the program's bilingual training was a key differentiator."*
+> — Alumna, Class of 2024, RFIC Design Engineer
+
+> *"Spending Year 2 at CUT's SPS-Lab completely changed my career trajectory. I moved from general electronics into smart-grid research and started a PhD in power systems immediately after graduation."*
+> — Alumnus, Class of 2024, PhD Researcher in Power Systems
+
+> *"The program's combination of photonics and signal processing courses is unique. I landed an R&D role in optical sensing thanks to the projects I delivered during the thesis."*
+> — Alumna, Class of 2023, Photonics R&D Engineer
+
+*(Additional alumni profiles and full stories will be added as cohorts graduate.)*
+
+## Employability Support
+
+- **Industry seminars (2 ECTS)** — every year, invited speakers from industry and academia join the program, providing networking and career insight.
+- **CUT Career Office** — CV clinics, interview preparation, and EU job placement.
+- **HDU Career Center** — access to China's major electronics employers (Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua, ZTE, SMIC, and provincial tech parks).
+- **SPS-Lab & partner labs** — PhD and research-assistant opportunities for top-performing graduates.
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+---
+title: Faculty & Research
+linkTitle: Faculty & Research
+date: 2026-04-19
+type: book
+weight: 40
+---
+
+## Teaching at CUT
+
+### Prof. Christakis Damianou
+*Professor, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics.* BSc/MSc/PhD, University of Arizona. Research: MRI-guided therapeutic ultrasound, MRI-compatible robotics, biomedical ultrasound. Coordinator of 15+ research projects (SONOTHERM, FUSROBOT, SOUNDPET).
+
+### Prof. Kyriacos Kalli
+*Professor, former Department Chair.* BSc/PhD Physics, University of Kent. Research: optical fibre lasers and sensors, femtosecond micro-fabrication of photonic devices, plasmonics. Co-author of *Fiber Bragg Gratings*. Plenary speaker at SPIE Photonics Europe.
+
+### Prof. Takis Kasparis
+*Professor, Program Coordinator (CUT side).* Dipl. NTUA, MS/PhD City University of New York. Research: digital signal processing for remote sensing, biomedical, communications, audio and power-electronics applications; image processing and computer vision. IEEE Biedenbach Outstanding Engineering Educator Award.
+
+### Dr. Michalis Michaelides
+*Assistant Professor.* BSEE/MSEE Purdue University, PhD University of Cyprus. Research: wireless sensor networks, event detection and localization, fault detection and diagnosis, computational intelligence for environmental monitoring and intelligent buildings/ports. Elsevier Best Paper Award 2014.
+
+### Dr. Petros Aristidou
+*Assistant Professor, Director of the [Sustainable Power Systems Laboratory (SPS-Lab)](http://sps-lab.org).* Dipl. NTUA, PhD University of Liège. Former postdoc at ETH Zurich (H2020 MIGRATE) and Lecturer at University of Leeds (Smart Grids Lab). Research: power system dynamics and control, real-time simulation, low-inertia grids, integration of renewables and smart grids, machine learning for power systems. Publications in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Smart Grid, Power Delivery, and Sustainable Energy.
+
+### Prof. Christos P. Loizou
+*Adjunct Professor.* 25+ years in medical imaging. Research: ultrasound and MRI image/video analysis, motion analysis, pattern recognition, biosignal analysis, voice-stress analysis.
+
+## Teaching at HDU
+
+### Prof. Youlin Geng
+MSc CRIRP, PhD Xidian University. Institute of Antennas and Microwaves. Research: analytical and numerical methods for electromagnetic scattering in complex media, wave propagation, small antenna design. Senior Member, China Institute of Electronics.
+
+### Prof. Qi Ma
+BE/PhD Zhejiang University. College of Electronics and Information. Research: VLSI/SoC design, IC design methodology, intelligent audio/voice processing.
+
+### Prof. Mingyu Gao
+MSc Zhejiang University, PhD Wuhan University of Technology. Director of Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Equipment Electronics. Research: industrial and vehicle electronics; Deputy leader of the Zhejiang New Energy Vehicle & Intelligent Transportation Expert Group.
+
+### Prof. Jun Liu
+MS HDU, PhD Dublin City University. Institute of Microelectronics. Research: compact device modeling, RF/MMIC design, CAD/EDA tools.
+
+### Prof. Hui Hong
+PhD Zhejiang University. Research: hybrid intelligent systems, bionic intelligent hardware, mixed-signal IC.
+
+### Prof. Linxi Dong
+PhD Zhejiang University. Research: MEMS sensors, ASICs, embedded systems, IoT, wireless sensor networks.
+
+### Prof. Haijun Gao
+PhD Chinese Academy of Sciences. Research: RF circuits and systems.
+
+### Prof. Tiejun Zhou
+Research: smart sensors and systems, STT-MRAM and SOT-MRAM, neuromorphic spintronics.
+
+### Prof. Ningning Wang
+BSEE/MSc Xi'an Jiaotong University, PhD University College Cork. Former Tyndall National Institute PI. Research: integrated thin-film magnetic components, high-frequency power conversion, energy harvesting, power management for WSNs.
+
+### Prof. Zhiqun Cheng
+BS/MS Hefei University of Technology, PhD Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology. Research: microelectronics and solid-state electronics.
+
+### Assoc. Prof. Jiadong Cui
+MSc Zhejiang University. Research: Internet of Things and industrial control systems.
+
+### Assoc. Prof. Tieming Xiang
+PhD Xidian University; former postdoc, City University of Hong Kong. Research: electromagnetic theory and numerical analysis, antenna design, microwave circuits.
+
+### Assoc. Prof. Zhangting Wu
+PhD Physics, Southeast University. Research: two-dimensional materials and their optoelectronic applications (e.g., photodetectors).
+
+### Assoc. Prof. Jiye Huang
+BE HDU, MSc Tongji University. Research: EDA, embedded systems, algorithm acceleration on FPGA, machine vision, automotive electronics (ADAS, EMC).
+
+### Assoc. Prof. Xiaofei Kuang
+PhD Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Research: analog/mixed-signal IC design — PLLs, DC-DC converters, LED drivers, CCD front-ends.
+
+### Assoc. Prof. Mian Pan
+BSc/PhD Xidian University. Research: machine learning, radar signal processing, pattern recognition, audio/video/image processing.
+
+## Research Labs & Centers
+
+- **CUT — Sustainable Power Systems Laboratory (SPS-Lab)** — led by Dr. Petros Aristidou; power system dynamics, real-time simulation, and renewable integration. <http://sps-lab.org>
+- **CUT — Photonics and Optical Sensors Research Laboratory** — led by Prof. Kyriacos Kalli.
+- **CUT — Medical Physics and Ultrasound Lab** — led by Prof. Christakis Damianou.
+- **HDU — Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Equipment Electronics** — led by Prof. Mingyu Gao.
+- **HDU — Institute of Antennas and Microwaves** — led by Prof. Youlin Geng.
+- **HDU — Institute of Microelectronics** — RF/MMIC and compact device modeling.
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+---
+title: Contact & FAQ
+linkTitle: Contact & FAQ
+date: 2026-04-19
+type: book
+weight: 60
+---
+
+## Program Coordinators
+
+### Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)
+- **Prof. Takis Kasparis** — Program Coordinator (CUT side)
+- Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics
+- Tel: +357 25 002 556
+- Email: <takis.kasparis@cut.ac.cy>
+- Department Chair: Assoc. Prof. Sotiris Chatzis
+- Faculty Dean: Prof. Sotiris Kalogirou (Faculty of Engineering and Technology)
+
+### Hangzhou Dianzi University (HDU)
+- **Prof. Wenjun Li** — Dean, School of Electronics and Information (HDU side lead)
+- **Prof. Bin You** — Vice Dean, School of Electronics and Information
+- HDU School of Electronics and Information, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
+
+## Dedicated Program Email
+
+- **General inquiries:** <mscest@cut.ac.cy>
+- **Admissions inquiries:** <admissions.mscest@cut.ac.cy>
+
+*(Please include your full name, nationality, and the topic of your query in the subject line.)*
+
+## Postal Address
+
+**Cyprus University of Technology**
+Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics
+30 Archbishop Kyprianou Str., 3036 Limassol, Cyprus
+
+**Hangzhou Dianzi University**
+School of Electronics and Information, 1158 No. 2 Baiyang Street, Xiasha Higher Education Zone, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China
+
+---
+
+## Frequently Asked Questions
+
+### General
+
+**Q: What degree will I receive?**
+A: A joint Master of Science in Electronic Science and Technology, awarded together by CUT and HDU.
+
+**Q: How long is the program?**
+A: Three academic years full-time (1+1+1 structure).
+
+**Q: Is the program taught in English?**
+A: Yes. All courses, examinations, and the thesis are in English.
+
+**Q: How many ECTS is the program?**
+A: 120 ECTS total — see the [Program Overview](../program/overview/) for the breakdown.
+
+### Admissions
+
+**Q: What undergraduate degree do I need?**
+A: A recognized university degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, or a closely related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 6.5/10 (or equivalent).
+
+**Q: Do I need to take GRE?**
+A: No. Only an English-language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, GCE/IGCSE, or equivalent) is required.
+
+**Q: Can I apply while still finishing my Bachelor's?**
+A: Yes, provided you will receive the degree before the program start date.
+
+**Q: Do I need reference letters?**
+A: No — provide the names of two referees; the admissions committee may contact them.
+
+### Mobility & Visas
+
+**Q: Where do I spend each year?**
+A: Year 1 and Year 3 at HDU (China); Year 2 at CUT (Cyprus). See the [Mobility page](../mobility/).
+
+**Q: Who helps with visas?**
+A: HDU's International Education College supports the Chinese X1 visa and residence permit; CUT's International Relations Office supports the Cyprus student residence permit.
+
+**Q: Do I need to speak Chinese?**
+A: No. The program is in English; however, a basic Chinese survival course is recommended for daily life in Hangzhou.
+
+### Finances & Housing
+
+**Q: What is the tuition?**
+A: Please contact the program coordinators for the current fee schedule.
+
+**Q: Are there scholarships?**
+A: Limited scholarships may be available from HDU, CUT, Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC), and Cyprus State Scholarships. Check the websites of each provider and contact the coordinators.
+
+**Q: Is on-campus housing available?**
+A: HDU offers on-campus international dormitories. At CUT, students find accommodation in private apartments in Limassol with support from the CUT Student Welfare Service.
+
+### Academic
+
+**Q: Who supervises my thesis?**
+A: A CUT supervisor is assigned at the end of Year 1. HDU co-supervision is arranged for Year 3 research extension and defense.
+
+**Q: Can I do an internship?**
+A: Yes. Industry internships can be integrated with thesis work, subject to supervisor approval.
+
+**Q: Can I continue to a PhD?**
+A: Yes. Graduates are eligible to apply to PhD programs at CUT, HDU, or internationally. Many CUT labs (e.g., SPS-Lab, Photonics Lab) accept top graduates directly.
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+---
+title: Mobility Scheme
+linkTitle: Mobility
+date: 2026-04-19
+type: book
+weight: 30
+---
+
+## Where You Study Each Year
+
+| Year | Location | Focus |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Year 1** | HDU, Hangzhou, China | Taught coursework — 7 CUT-delivered + 6 HDU-delivered courses; thesis proposal at end of year |
+| **Year 2** | CUT, Limassol, Cyprus | Research Methods (EEN515) + thesis research under CUT supervision; mid-thesis examination |
+| **Year 3** | HDU, Hangzhou, China | Extended research, publications/patents, dissertation submission and defense |
+
+## Semester Map
+
+- **Semesters A & B (Year 1):** HDU — specialized core and elective courses.
+- **Semester C (Year 1 Summer):** Compulsory intensive courses *Introduction to Photonics* (EEN545) and *Wireless Communications* (EEN552).
+- **Semester D (Year 2):** CUT — Research Methods (condensed 2-week course EEN515) + thesis work.
+- **Semesters E & F (Years 2–3):** Thesis research, mid-examination, and final defense.
+
+## Visa Guidance
+
+### Entering China (Year 1 and Year 3)
+
+- Apply for an **X1 visa** (study longer than 180 days) at the Chinese embassy/consulate responsible for your country.
+- Required documents typically include: passport, JW202 form and admission notice issued by HDU, *Physical Examination Record for Foreigners*, and visa application form.
+- Within 30 days of arrival, register with the local Public Security Bureau and convert the X1 to a **residence permit**. HDU's International Students Office assists with the process.
+
+### Entering Cyprus (Year 2)
+
+- Non-EU students apply for a **student residence permit** through the Civil Registry and Migration Department of Cyprus, supported by CUT's International Relations Office.
+- EU/EEA citizens only need to register with local authorities.
+- Required: valid passport, CUT acceptance letter, proof of financial means, medical insurance, and clean criminal record.
+- Arrive at least 2–3 weeks before the semester to complete registration.
+
+## Housing
+
+### At HDU (Hangzhou)
+
+- On-campus international student dormitories are available; rooms are typically single or double with private bathroom, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
+- Applications are handled by the HDU International Education College and should be submitted as soon as the admission letter is received.
+
+### At CUT (Limassol)
+
+- CUT does not operate large dormitories but partners with local private housing providers; the [CUT Student Welfare Service](https://www.cut.ac.cy/services/welfare/) maintains a list of approved apartments.
+- Average rent in Limassol ranges from €350–€600/month for a shared apartment and €600–€900/month for a studio (as of 2026). Utilities and internet are generally separate.
+
+## Support Services
+
+- **CUT International Relations Office** — visa support, arrival orientation, integration events.
+- **HDU International Education College** — accommodation, language support, cultural activities.
+- **Joint Managerial Committee** — academic mobility logistics between the two campuses.