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A three-year English-taught PhD in Optical Engineering at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. Students undertake supervised original research in optics, photonics, and related engineering applications.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Optics at Fudan University in Shanghai, delivering comprehensive training in optical science through innovative research in advanced laboratory facilities, combining theoretical understanding with experimental practice.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Organic Chemistry at East China University of Science and Technology involves original laboratory-based research supervised by academic staff. The programme supports focused inquiry into synthetic methods, reaction mechanisms, and functional molecules.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Pharmacy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, concentrating on pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery and development, and healthcare-oriented research.

Medicine & Health

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.

Humanities

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physical Chemistry at East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai. Students conduct original research under faculty supervision.

Natural Sciences

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Physical Electronics at Fudan University, focused on semiconductor physics, optoelectronics, and nanotechnology, with research training delivered through laboratory work and faculty collaboration.

Engineering

A four-year PhD in Physical Geography covering landform development, climate systems, and environmental change. The programme integrates theory with empirical research to support careers in academia, environmental research, and consultancy.

Environmental Science

A four-year English-language PhD in Physical Oceanography at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Research concentrates on ocean systems and processes, with interdisciplinary investigation and direct work in marine environments. Graduates enter careers in academia, government, or industry.

Environmental Science

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, covering core physics disciplines with faculty supervision and use of contemporary research infrastructure.

Natural Sciences

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.

Humanities

The four-year PhD in Politics and International Relations investigates global political dynamics and theoretical frameworks in international relations. Students develop research and analytical abilities via seminars, workshops, and field-based inquiry, aiming at careers in academia, government, and international organisations.

International Relations

This three-year PhD addresses power electronics systems and electric drive technologies, with applications in maritime and transport contexts. Research includes system design, control strategies, and integration into electromechanical platforms.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, focused on energy systems and thermodynamics via research-intensive training and application-focused projects.

Engineering

A three-year English-taught PhD in Power Machinery and Engineering at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, focusing on advanced power systems, machinery design, and operational efficiency through theory and applied research linked to energy and manufacturing.

Engineering

This is a four-year English-taught PhD programme in Process Systems Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai. Students conduct independent research supervised by faculty members. The programme builds on ECUST’s long-standing expertise in chemical and process engineering.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Public Administration at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, focusing on policy analysis, public sector research, and administrative practice, with attention to ethical governance and applied problem-solving. Graduates enter government agencies, non-profit organisations, and academic institutions.

Social Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD in Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. The programme supports research into low-temperature systems, refrigeration cycles, and cryogenic technology applications.

Engineering

This is a three-year English-taught PhD in Safety Engineering of Mechanical Electrical Systems. Students carry out independent research under faculty supervision.

Engineering

A four-year English-language doctoral programme in Statistics covering statistical theory, contemporary data analysis methods, and their use in scientific and social domains.

Data Science

A four-year English-taught PhD in Statistics at East China Normal University integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications in statistical methods and data analysis, preparing students for advanced research in academia, industry, or government.

Data Science

A three-year English-taught PhD in Supply Chain Decision and Optimization, centred on developing analytical models and decision-support frameworks for complex supply chain networks.

Business & Economics

University Shanghai Science And Technology Usst in Shanghai provides a three-year English-taught PhD in System Analysis And Integration, with candidates carrying out supervised original research.

Engineering

This PhD explores chemical processes and finishing technologies applied to textiles, building expertise in textile chemistry, dyeing, and functional finishing.

Natural Sciences