Programs

The three-year PhD in Educational Administration focuses on leadership, policy evaluation, and organisational dynamics within educational institutions and systems.

Beijing Normal University’s three-year PhD in Educational Economics and Administration examines the intersection of education policy, the economics of education, and school-level administration. Candidates undertake original dissertation research in English.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Educational Economy and Management requiring original research conducted under faculty supervision.

This PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy is a three-year doctoral programme focusing on educational management, leadership development, and policy analysis, with attention to global education issues. It features academic collaboration with Stockholm University’s Institute of International Education. Graduates typically enter international organisations, government education departments, or university teaching and research roles.

A four-year PhD in Educational Management and Policy, taught in English, examining education policy, leadership, and institutional management. It draws on Northeast Normal University’s focus on teacher education and educational research in China.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Educational Technology in Beijing, with core areas in instructional design, performance technology, and information-engineering education. Additional research spans strategy science and technology education, supporting academic, industry, and education-consultancy roles.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education at Xiamen University in Xiamen, examining higher education systems, policy, and institutional practice through global and local perspectives, informed by the university’s involvement in the development of Chinese higher education.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education Management at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, grounded in original research under faculty guidance.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physical Education, hosted by the College of Teacher Education. Candidates develop original research under academic supervision, with focus on physical education theory and practice.

The PhD in Principles of Education is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme examining foundational theories in education. Candidates design and carry out independent research appropriate for academic posts or professional roles in the education sector.

A three-year English-taught PhD hosted by the School of Education and English at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Candidates carry out original research in education or English-related disciplines on the Ningbo campus, following the University of Nottingham’s doctoral framework.

This PhD programme in Science of Educational Technology explores how digital tools and platforms shape teaching and learning processes. Based at Southwest University in Chongqing, it is a four-year doctoral programme centred on original research with relevance to education theory, policy, and practice.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Special Education at Central China Normal University in Wuhan. It centres on inclusive education, evidence-based practice, and pedagogical approaches for learners with diverse needs, aligned with the university’s focus on teacher education.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Southwest University in Chongqing dedicated to research in inclusive and special education, preparing students for academic and education-sector careers through original inquiry.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Subject Pedagogy at Southwest University in Chongqing, focused on teaching and learning within specific school subjects. It supports original research intended to advance subject-specific pedagogical understanding for education research and practice.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Teacher Education in Beijing, addressing teacher policy research, comparative studies, professional development, and curriculum design. Candidates undertake original research on teacher preparation and support systems, preparing for academic, policy, and administrative positions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Teacher Education at Southwest University in Chongqing, focusing on teacher preparation and professional development through original research for academic and broader education sector roles.

The three-year PhD in Teacher Education Policy develops analytical and research capabilities for examining, designing, and influencing teacher education policy, with attention to theory-practice links and international perspectives.

The PhD in Tertiary Education is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme concentrating on higher education as both a scholarly discipline and practical field. Students undertake original research connected to academic work or professional responsibilities in post-secondary institutions.

A four-year PhD in Theory of Curriculum and Instruction, this programme investigates curriculum design and teaching theory through independent research. It supports preparation for academic or broader education-sector roles.

CUFE’s two-semester Pre-University Program gives international students a fuller preparatory year before further study. It extends the shorter one-semester option into a longer runway on CUFE’s Beijing campus.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China delivers a four-year English-taught Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) for experienced education professionals. It combines cohort-based weekend study with an extended applied research project grounded in educational practice, policy, and professional knowledge.

Tongji’s Senior Visiting Students pathway lets graduate-level visitors pursue advanced non-degree study across doctoral majors for about one semester. Successful completion leads to a certificate of advanced study in an English-accessible visiting format.

Guizhou University’s Three Month Culture Experiencing Program is a three-month non-degree stay in Guiyang for international students. Participants join cultural learning on the flagship provincial campus. Starts are listed in September each year, with applications due by 31 May 2027 for the September 2027 intake.