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A four-year, English-taught PhD in Optical Engineering at Fudan University in Shanghai, involving original research conducted under faculty supervision.

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 Theoretical Physics at Fudan University in Shanghai, focused on advanced theoretical frameworks in modern physics, with research and analytical skill development through faculty-led projects in a collaborative setting.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Transportation Engineering at Tongji University examining transportation systems and infrastructure, with research in traffic management, sustainable transport solutions, and planning frameworks.

Engineering

This four-year S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) is a research-focused doctoral degree in law. Candidates complete coursework, pass comprehensive examinations, and produce an original dissertation. The programme is intended for those pursuing advanced legal scholarship and academic careers.

Other

Tongji’s Senior Visiting Students pathway lets graduate-level visitors pursue advanced non-degree study across doctoral majors for about one semester. Successful completion leads to a certificate of advanced study in an English-accessible visiting format.

Education

ECNU’s Standard Chinese Language Program balances listening, speaking, reading, and writing across one to two semesters. Practical communication is the priority for students preparing for further study or professional use of Mandarin in Shanghai.

Chinese Language

SJTU’s four-week summer Chinese course places learners in interactive classes of up to 25 students at a similar level. Language fundamentals and cultural insight are taught together so you leave with stronger practical Mandarin.

Chinese Language

Fudan’s Summer Chinese Language Immersion (SCI) accelerates Mandarin learning while introducing Chinese culture and daily life in Shanghai. Language classes and cultural activities work together for a short, intensive immersion experience.

Chinese Language

Fudan University’s Undergraduate International Program in Economics (UIPE) is a four-year English-taught bachelor’s for international students. It delivers economics study in an English-medium international cohort at Fudan in Shanghai. The programme is aimed at undergraduates who want rigorous economics training in a global classroom setting.

Business & Economics