Internet of Things Engineering

Imagine Your Future: Illuminating Smart Living with Technology

Have you ever dreamed of creating an intelligent device that makes cities smarter and life more convenient? Do you aspire to design world-changing Internet of Things systems with code and hardware? In the Internet of Things Engineering program at the College of Computer Engineering, Qingdao City University, all of this is no longer imagination but a future within your reach.

From smart homes to smart cities, from real-time data analysis to the Internet of Everything, this is your starting point for realizing technological dreams. Join us, and you will work alongside mentors with global vision and industry elites, master cutting-edge technologies, and open a new era of smart living that belongs to you.

Why Choose Internet of Things Engineering?

In the global digitalization wave, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become the core engine of technological revolution. It is not only a future trend but also a key force driving economic growth and innovation. According to statistics, the global IoT market is expected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, and China is the leader in this field. As a student in the Internet of Things Engineering program, you will stand at the technological forefront, locking in unlimited opportunities in emerging industries ahead of time.

Here, you will not merely learn theory but create the future with your own hands. Whether designing intelligent hardware or building cloud architectures, every attempt you make could be the spark that changes the world.

Our Teaching: From Classroom to Battlefield, Creating the Future Hands-On

We uphold the "Learning by Building" teaching philosophy advocated by top global universities, driving instruction through real enterprise projects. Your classroom is not dry textbooks but a challenging technical battlefield. Every skill you learn is directly applied to solving real-world problems.

  • In the Embedded Systems Laboratory, focusing on embedded system design and intelligent hardware development, cultivating future embedded system engineers and intelligent hardware experts. You will design intelligent hardware, truly achieving the leap of technology from theory to practice.
  • In IoT software and cloud platform development projects, deeply learning IoT cloud platform architecture, big data analysis and processing, cultivating future IoT cloud platform architects and data scientists. Your work is not only a grade but may become an innovative product that changes industry rules.
  • In the construction of smart city and smart home systems, you will redefine the future lifestyle of humanity with technology.
  • Free Expansion: We provide elective courses in artificial intelligence, big data, and software development to help you explore a broader technology world.

Competitions and Honors: Writing Glory with Strength

Our IoT laboratory is equipped with world-class equipment. Since 2022, student teams have won second prizes at the national level in the "National College Student Robotics Competition - RoboMaster," becoming the only private university in Qingdao to receive this honor. In the "National College Student Intelligent Vehicle Competition," we have also repeatedly won second prizes at the national level and first prizes in Shandong Province. These honors are not only proof of the college's strength but also your stage—here, you can shine brilliantly.

Laboratory as Battlefield: The Leap from Zero to One

Enter the Embedded Systems Laboratory, and you will engage with cutting-edge equipment such as intelligent aircraft development kits and Ascend autonomous driving vehicles. There is no hollow theory here, only real experiences of designing, debugging, and optimizing with your own hands. You will master full-stack skills from hardware development to software optimization, becoming an "all-around warrior" in the IoT field.

Basic Information

  • School School of Computer Engineering
  • Study Mode Full-time
  • Program Length 4 years
  • Degree Internet of Things Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates of this program will possess the following capabilities:

  • Theoretical knowledge in computer science and technology, embedded technology, wireless communication technology, digital image processing technology, and other areas;
  • Related skills in IoT design, deployment, operations and maintenance management, and security analysis;
  • Systematically and solidly mastering methods for acquiring and managing physical information storage, information communication technologies, and intelligent data analysis methods; capable of engineering technical applications in information technology fields such as communication, automation and electronics, and software applications;
  • Mastering professional knowledge required for digital image processing and IoT implementation;
  • International vision and language expression and communication abilities, teamwork capabilities, strong social responsibility, and innovative spirit.

Message from the Program Director

"IoT technology is the third revolution in the information science and technology industry and is also one of China's five emerging strategic industries. Its development will inevitably drive the transformation of human lifestyles. This promising and broad road requires more and more young people to explore. Your talent is like a spark; if you fuel it with diligence and hard work, it will surely become a blazing fire, radiating incomparable light and heat, illuminating the path ahead and warming everything around you."

Liu Bo

Curriculum System: High-Quality Professional Courses, Building Dreams with Global Vision

We have constructed a complete curriculum system from entry-level to mastery, from theory to practice, aimed at helping students not only master technical principles but also flexibly apply technology to solve practical problems.

First Academic Year: Solidifying Professional Foundation — Building a Solid Technology Foundation for You

  • Calculus
  • University Physics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Computer Programming Fundamentals

Second Academic Year: Mastering Core Skills — The "Context" and "Language" of IoT

  • Digital Electronics Technology Fundamentals
  • Data Structures
  • Database Principles and Applications
  • Computer Networks
  • Python Language Programming

Third Academic Year: Technical Advancement and Project Practice — Comprehensive Upgrade from Hardware to Software

  • IoT Terminal Design and Development
  • Embedded System Principles and Applications
  • Recognition Technology and Sensor Applications
  • Embedded Operating Systems
  • PCB Layout Design
  • Artificial Intelligence Application Technology

Fourth Academic Year: Integrating into Industry and Future — Confidently Entering the Workplace with Practical Experience

  • Enterprise Real Project Training
  • Graduation Design
  • Technology Competitions
  • Launching Career Journey

Career Outcomes

Internet of Things Engineering program graduates are highly sought after by the industry, with rich employment directions and bright prospects:

  • Smart City Designer: Optimizing urban life with technology.
  • Embedded Engineer: Creating the "brain" of intelligent hardware.
  • IoT Architect: Building the "neural network" of the Internet of Everything.
  • Entrepreneurial Pioneer: Opening your business landscape with innovation.