Programs

The PhD in Resettlement Science and Management examines the social and technical dimensions of population displacement linked to water infrastructure and resource development. It draws on Hohai University’s expertise in hydraulic and coastal engineering to address resettlement planning, implementation, and policy in river basin and dam projects. The programme is based in Nanjing and lasts four years.

This is a four-year English-taught PhD programme in Social Work. Students conduct independent research under academic supervision at Central China Normal University in Wuhan.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Sociology, delivered by Central China Normal University. Students conduct independent research under academic supervision.

Hohai University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Sociology. Research takes place within the university’s expanding social sciences portfolio, alongside disciplines including engineering, economics, law, and arts.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Theory of Political Science explores political concepts, methodologies, and cross-cultural perspectives. It supports original research into political systems and ideas for academic or policy-focused careers.

This PhD explores ethnicity as a global phenomenon, covering social, cultural, and political dimensions of ethnic identity and related issues. Hosted by Southwest University in Chongqing over four years, it supports original research relevant to academic and policy contexts.