Programs

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Guizhou University’s Two Week Culture Experiencing Program is a short cultural immersion in Guiyang for international visitors. The stay lasts two weeks with a September start pattern. Applications for the September 2027 intake close on 31 May 2027.