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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

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 three-year English-taught PhD in Thermal Power Engineering at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. Research areas include thermal power generation, energy conversion technologies, and sustainable thermal engineering solutions.

Engineering

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

A three-year English-taught PhD in Transportation Planning & Management, supporting independent research into transport networks, mobility systems, logistics integration, and sustainable infrastructure planning.

Engineering

This PhD programme focuses on underwater robotic systems and electrical control technologies specifically for port and shipping operations. It is designed for candidates aiming to conduct research in maritime automation and control engineering. The curriculum supports technical development relevant to operational challenges in marine infrastructure.

Robotics & Automation