The Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISCAS) is a leading research institute in China, which focuses on the fundamental theories of computer science as well as software technologies and their applications. As a part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), ISCAS is a government-sponsored institution. Through our research results and innovations, we hope to establish an international reputation in academia and to assist in the development and growth of China’s software industry.

ISCAS has about 533 staff members, including 3 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 56 research professors, 82 associate professors and senior engineers. Staff members are provided with competitive benefits, support and facilities. ISCAS offers Ph.D. and master programs in computer science and software technology, as well as master program in pure mathematics. Currently, there are about 492 graduate students.

The working environment of ISCAS is diversified and advantageous to our researchers and students. There is much flexibility in the choice of research topics. Some people work on the frontiers of computer science, while others work on projects that are closely related to the current needs of our country. There are many opportunities for us to get funding from the government and from industry.

ISCAS has extensive academic exchanges and cooperation with foreign universities and research institutions. We have also been cooperating with a number of international companies like IBM and NEC in various ways. Located in ZhongGuanCun, ISCAS is close to several famous universities like Peking University and Tsinghua University, and also close to some R&D centers of companies such as Microsoft Research Asia.