Programs

This four-year PhD programme examines hydrology and water resources through interdisciplinary research. It addresses water resource management and environmental sustainability, with attention to global water-related challenges. Research is grounded in field and theoretical work relevant to marine and terrestrial systems.

A four-year PhD in Integrated Management of Marine Resources, Interests and Rights, delivered in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The programme addresses sustainable marine resource management, policy formulation, and stakeholder involvement through interdisciplinary study and international collaboration.

A four-year English-taught PhD in International Law at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Candidates pursue original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD exploring the design, implementation, and management of language services in technical and industrial contexts. Supervised original research forms the core of the programme.

Ocean University of China in Qingdao delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Legal Theory. Students undertake independent research under faculty guidance.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering at Qingdao University Qdu in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Biology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, centred on marine ecosystems and biological processes, supported by mobile marine laboratory systems and grounded in the university’s oceanography and fisheries strengths.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on Marine Chemical Engineering and Technology. It bridges marine science and chemical engineering to support sustainable environmental practices and responsible marine resource use. Research is applied and technology-oriented, grounded in the marine context of Qingdao.

This four-year PhD programme studies chemical processes in marine environments, including marine biogeochemistry and environmental chemistry. Research draws on oceanographic processes and is supported by research vessels and international collaboration. The work connects molecular-scale reactions to large-scale ocean systems.

Ocean University of China in Qingdao provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Geology. The programme investigates geological processes in marine settings, combining geology and oceanography, with research supported by advanced marine infrastructure.

This four-year PhD programme covers marine geophysics, including seismic analysis and ocean floor mapping. It integrates theory with applied research using the university’s marine facilities. The focus lies on understanding physical properties and processes of the seabed and sub-seabed.

Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Materials Science and Engineering, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year, English-language PhD programme in Marine Resources and Information Engineering delivered by China University Petroleum East China in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

A four-year PhD in Marine Technology, taught in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Research is applied to real-world marine systems and technologies, supported by the university’s marine infrastructure, including observation systems and research vessels.

A four-year English-taught PhD investigating Marxist theory, its historical development, and contemporary applications in social, political, and economic analysis. Research is undertaken under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science & Engineering at Qingdao University, focused on original research conducted with faculty oversight.

A four-year, English-language PhD programme in Materials Science and Engineering delivered by China University Petroleum East China in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

China University Petroleum East China in Qingdao provides a four-year, English-taught PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Research is carried out independently by candidates under the supervision of faculty members.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at China University of Petroleum (East China), emphasising fundamental and applied research in solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, and related computational methods.

The four-year PhD in Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy explores microbial biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences grounded in biochemical principles, drawing on Ocean University of China’s marine research infrastructure to support work at the intersection of marine biology and pharmacy.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Microbiology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, advancing microbial science through theoretical and practical approaches, especially as applied to marine, environmental, and health-related issues.

The PhD in New Energy Science and Engineering explores technologies for renewable energy conversion, storage, and integration. Based at China University of Petroleum (East China), the four-year English-taught programme centres on supervised original research.

This PhD programme addresses fundamental and applied challenges in oil and natural gas engineering, including reservoir behaviour and production systems. It is a four-year, English-taught research degree provided by China University of Petroleum (East China) in Qingdao. Candidates develop expertise through faculty-supervised research projects.

The PhD in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering addresses pipeline integrity, flow assurance, and logistics systems for hydrocarbon transport. Based at China University of Petroleum (East China), it is a four-year English-taught research programme.