Three years. The academic system of master of engineering in Yangtze University is generally 3 years. According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, the academic system of graduate students should not be less than 3 years, and most schools also set the academic system according to this requirement. Studying for a master's degree in engineering at Yangtze University requires three years of study tasks, courses, scientific research projects and graduation thesis, and graduation qualifications after passing the procedures of school evaluation and defense.