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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The PhD in Logic is a four-year doctoral programme at Southwest University, Chongqing, covering formal and philosophical logic. Students pursue independent research aligned with future academic or research work.

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The four-year PhD in Marxism in China explores Marxist theory as it relates to Chinese social and political conditions. It supports academic, research, and policy-focused career paths through conceptual and methodological training.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Marxism Theory at University of Science and Technology Beijing, analysing Marxist thought in connection with contemporary social and economic issues, supporting careers in education, public policy, cultural analysis, and political institutions.

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A four-year PhD in Marxist Theory at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Study covers Marxist thought, its historical evolution, and current applications, involving critical engagement with foundational texts and theories for careers in academia, research, and policy.

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A three-year English-taught PhD in Marxist Theory at Xi'an Jiaotong University, covering Marxist philosophy, economics, and social theory to build critical analytical capabilities for scholarly research and application in academic, policy, and institutional settings.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Philosophy at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, where candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

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The four-year, English-taught PhD in Philosophy at Southeast University requires candidates to develop and execute an original research project under faculty guidance.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Philosophy at Tongji University in Shanghai, centred on core philosophical theories and research methodologies, with emphasis on critical thinking and analysis of philosophical questions and contemporary debates.

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The three-year PhD in Philosophy provides grounding in core philosophical theories and practices from an international perspective, taught entirely in English to prepare graduates for academic, research, and cross-cultural engagement.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in Political Theory at East China Normal University investigating core political concepts, theories, and methodologies through critical analysis and research, intended for academic careers or senior positions in public policy, governance, and international relations.

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A four-year English-language PhD in Procedures Law at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

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A four-year English-taught PhD in The Artistic Theory at Shanghai University, delivering advanced training in artistic concepts and methodologies, grounded in theoretical frameworks and critical analysis, and supporting interdisciplinary research across art and culture.

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Hohai University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Theory of Marxism. The programme supports research in Marxist theory within the university’s broader academic development beyond its engineering foundations.

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Beijing Foreign Studies University’s four-year English-taught PhD in Translation Studies supports original research in translation theory, practice, and cross-cultural communication under faculty supervision in Beijing.

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