Programs

The PhD in Crop Cultivation and Farming System is a three-year English-taught research programme. Students examine crop production methods, system design, and sustainable intensification strategies.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Crop Genetic Breeding at Southwest University in Chongqing, centred on crop genetics and breeding methodologies, preparing students for original research in academic, agricultural, and applied research contexts.

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Crop Genetics and Breeding at Sichuan Agricultural University Sau, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Crop Science involves original research on crop genetics, physiology, breeding, or agronomic systems.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Food Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology. The programme integrates engineering principles with food science to support interdisciplinary research on current food industry challenges.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Fishery Economics at Shanghai Ocean University, addressing the economics of fisheries and marine resources—including sustainability challenges—through integration of economic theory and real-world analysis for academia, government, or private-sector roles.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fishery Science at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The programme addresses aquatic ecosystems, fisheries management, and sustainable practices, supported by the university’s research vessels and facilities.

A three-year PhD in Fishing Science at Shanghai Ocean University Shou in Shanghai, taught in English, focusing on fisheries and ocean research, sustainable harvest methods, and marine resource use, with relevance to academic, governmental, and industrial roles.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Food Science & Engineering at Jiangnan University. The programme requires original research under academic supervision.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Food Science and Engineering at Shanghai Ocean University in Shanghai, centred on food technology, safety, and quality, with research tackling production efficiency and sustainability challenges in the food sector.

A four-year PhD in Food Science and Engineering, taught in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The programme investigates food production, safety, and technology, with a specific focus on marine resources and their use in food science applications.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Food Science and Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, covering food safety, processing, quality, and nutrition, with research oriented toward industry, policy, and academic application.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Food Science and Engineering at Southwest University, covering food processing, quality assurance, and engineering applications through original research relevant to academic, industrial, and research settings.

The PhD in Grassland Science is a three-year English-taught research programme. Students investigate grassland ecosystems, productivity, sustainability, and related resource management challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Horticulture focused on plant science, sustainable agriculture, and horticultural systems, connecting research methods to food security and environmental sustainability.

This PhD programme explores how plants respond to environmental stress at the molecular level. Based at Southwest University in Chongqing, it spans four years and centres on independent research in plant stress biology. Graduates are prepared for careers in academic and scientific research.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Olericulture is delivered by Sichuan Agricultural University. The programme supports research into vegetable crop production, physiology, genetics, and sustainable cultivation systems.

The PhD in Ornamental Horticulture is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme investigating ornamental plants and horticultural practice. It supports scholarly independence for academic, research, or industry-oriented pathways.

This four-year PhD programme specialises in ornamental plants and horticulture science. It covers plant biology, development of ornamental species, horticultural methods, and breeding strategies. The work links scientific understanding with practical horticultural applications and environmental sustainability.

This PhD in Plant Nutriology studies plant nutrient uptake, metabolism, and the soil–plant relationships that influence growth and productivity. Based at Southwest University in Chongqing, it is a four-year doctoral programme grounded in original research for agricultural and scientific contexts.

A three-year PhD in Plant Pathology, delivered in English. Students conduct independent research under academic supervision, addressing plant disease mechanisms and management.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Plant Pathology based at the Citrus Research Institute. Students investigate disease mechanisms, host–pathogen interactions, and management strategies specific to citrus and related species.

A three-year English-taught PhD at Sichuan Agricultural University in Ya'an, focused on Pomology. Research covers fruit breeding, cultivation, and post-harvest technology, aligned with sustainable agricultural practices. Graduates gain expertise applicable to academic, research, and horticultural industry positions.

This three-year PhD programme focuses on postharvest science for horticultural products. It examines storage, handling, and processing methods to enhance food quality, safety, and sustainability. Research combines technical approaches with interdisciplinary perspectives.