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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

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 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

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

Natural Sciences

A four-year, English-language PhD in Textile Engineering at Donghua University in Shanghai. Research is conducted independently under academic supervision.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Textile Materials & Textiles Design, structured around individual research projects directed by faculty.

Fashion & Textile

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.

Humanities

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

ECUST’s Summer Short-term Chinese Language Program in Shanghai places students by proficiency after a pre-course test, with level-specific content. The short summer format mixes practical language study with varied classroom activities for international visitors.

Chinese Language

SISU’s Summer Short-term Chinese Language Program lasts four weeks and covers vocabulary, grammar, reading, and conversation across eight levels. Electives such as Chinese calligraphy and tai chi sit beside core language classes. The short format suits learners who want a focused Shanghai summer immersion.

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