Programs

The PhD in English, Culture and Communication is a three-year English-taught research degree offered by Xi Jiaotong Liverpool University in partnership with the University of Liverpool. It covers language, literature, translation, film, digital media, and communication studies.

A four-year PhD in Foreign Language and Literature at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Core areas include linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, aiming to strengthen critical thinking and advanced communication for roles in academia, research, and language-related professions.

A four-year PhD in Foreign Language and Literature at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. The programme centres on literary traditions, critical theory, and cultural studies. Candidates develop expertise in research and close textual analysis, preparing for academic, publishing, and internationally focused careers.

The four-year PhD in Foreign Languages and Literature is English-taught and centres on supervised original research in language, literature, or related fields. Candidates develop scholarly expertise through sustained independent investigation.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures offers specialisation in English, Russian, German, or French. It combines literary and linguistic study with critical theory and cross-cultural research practice.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Ocean University China OUC in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, centred on linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, and designed for critical, independent research across global literatures and contemporary cultural issues.

A four-year, English-language PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Nankai University, covering language structure, use, and application across diverse settings, and providing training in linguistic theory and research methods.

A four-year PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Southwest University, taught in English, concentrating on language structure and the real-world use of linguistic research, with original scholarly work forming the core of study.

This PhD engages with large-scale historical patterns and transregional connections across time. Offered over four years at Southwest University in Chongqing, it uses world-historical frameworks to guide original research. The focus is on academic and research careers in global history.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Historical Geography at Southwest University in Chongqing, examining historical interactions between landscapes, environments, and human societies. Research is original and contributes to history and geography scholarship.

A four-year English-taught PhD in History and Politics at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The programme supports independent research in historical and political studies within an internationally structured university setting.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on historical research into specific regions or countries. Hosted by Southwest University in Chongqing, it requires original investigation grounded in regional or national contexts. The work supports progression into academic and historical research careers.

A four-year PhD in History of Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. The programme examines the evolution of scientific innovations and their societal impact across cultures and historical periods. Candidates undertake interdisciplinary original research, preparing for careers in academia, research institutes, and policy-related work.

A four-year English-taught PhD in History of Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, centred on historical inquiry into scientific and technological change across periods and cultures. It encourages interdisciplinary investigation of science and technology’s social, philosophical, and cultural contexts. Graduates enter careers in academia, research institutes, and policy-oriented organisations.

This PhD explores the historical development of scientific ideas and technological practices. It draws on contextual and historical analysis, reflecting NUIST’s long-standing engagement with meteorological education since 1960. The programme is offered in English over three years.

A four-year PhD in Ideological and Political Education at Wuhan University of Technology in Wuhan, dedicated to scholarly inquiry in ideological and political education. The programme supports preparation for professional roles in higher education and related institutions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Intellectual Property Law, structured around original research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Language Culture and World Civilization at Shanghai University, using interdisciplinary and critical approaches to study linguistic, cultural, and civilizational themes within global contexts.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Legal History at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. Students pursue original research into historical dimensions of law under academic supervision.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Candidates carry out original research guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang Gongshang University in Hangzhou, specialising in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages. The curriculum integrates research methods with business administration, accounting, corporate finance, and Chinese industrial policies. It develops research capability and communication skills for academic and professional leadership roles.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Beihang University in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages, focused on advanced research and analysis of language structures and their application in real-world settings.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Tongji University in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages, centred on language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and language technology, using interdisciplinary research methods to examine linguistic phenomena across contexts.