Programs

This PhD in Geratology is delivered by the Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. It investigates ageing using biological, psychological, and social frameworks, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary geriatric medicine research. Candidates must identify and secure supervision from a faculty member before enrolment.

A four-year professional PhD in Geriatrics taught in English, covering clinical geriatric medicine, rehabilitation approaches, and health management strategies for ageing populations.

The PhD in Global Communication is a four-year, English-taught research programme at Shanghai International Studies University. It centres on international journalism, public diplomacy, and intercultural communication, supported by coursework in mass communication theory and research methods.

This PhD engages with large-scale historical patterns and transregional connections across time. Offered over four years at Southwest University in Chongqing, it uses world-historical frameworks to guide original research. The focus is on academic and research careers in global history.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Global Public Policy at Fudan University, combining global and Chinese viewpoints to strengthen analytical and theoretical capacities for policy analysis and academic research.

The PhD in Global Studies is a four-year doctoral programme at Southwest University, Chongqing, engaging with global affairs through interdisciplinary research across international contexts. It prepares students for scholarly or research roles addressing complex global issues.

The PhD in Grassland Science is a three-year English-taught research programme. Students investigate grassland ecosystems, productivity, sustainability, and related resource management challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ground Water Science and Technology at Jilin University. Research areas include groundwater modelling, contamination assessment, and sustainable water resource management. The programme develops advanced hydrological research capabilities for careers in academia, government, and industry.

This PhD in Groundwater and Environment in Arid Areas studies aquifer dynamics, solute transport, and contamination control under low-rainfall conditions. Field and modelling approaches support environmental management in dryland settings.

This PhD programme specialises in harbour layout, coastal sediment transport, offshore structure design, and climate-related impacts on marine infrastructure. It is grounded in Hohai University’s established expertise in coastal and ocean engineering, delivered through its graduate school in Nanjing.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Harbor, Coastal and Offshore Engineering at Tsinghua University. Students conduct original research on port infrastructure, coastal dynamics, offshore structures, or related marine engineering challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Health and Pharmacy Management at Tianjin University in Tianjin, covering healthcare systems, pharmaceutical management, health policy, and strategic management, with preparation for leadership positions in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and public health institutions.

A three-year PhD in Internal Medicine with a specialisation in Infectious Diseases under the First School of Clinical Medicine. It integrates clinical experience with scientific inquiry to deepen knowledge and research capability in infection-related conditions.

The PhD in Heat Supply, Gas Supply, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineering is an English-taught research programme at Southwest Jiaotong University. Students conduct original investigations into energy systems, indoor environmental control, and utility infrastructure.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Heat Supply, Gas Supply, Ventilation and Air-conditioner Engineering at Tianjin University. Research is conducted under faculty supervision and addresses technical and systems-level questions in energy and environmental control engineering.

This PhD programme in High Energy Density Physics at Peking University is a four-year doctoral training exploring the behaviour of matter under extreme energy-density conditions. Candidates conduct independent research intended for academic and research-focused careers.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education at Xiamen University in Xiamen, examining higher education systems, policy, and institutional practice through global and local perspectives, informed by the university’s involvement in the development of Chinese higher education.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education Management at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, grounded in original research under faculty guidance.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Historical Geography at Southwest University in Chongqing, examining historical interactions between landscapes, environments, and human societies. Research is original and contributes to history and geography scholarship.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on historical research into specific regions or countries. Hosted by Southwest University in Chongqing, it requires original investigation grounded in regional or national contexts. The work supports progression into academic and historical research careers.

This PhD examines the historical development of international relations over time. Located at Southwest University in Chongqing, the four-year programme supports original research into diplomatic, political, and transnational historical processes. It prepares students for academic and research-oriented pathways.

This PhD explores the historical development of scientific ideas and technological practices. It draws on contextual and historical analysis, reflecting NUIST’s long-standing engagement with meteorological education since 1960. The programme is offered in English over three years.

A four-year English-taught PhD in History of Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, centred on historical inquiry into scientific and technological change across periods and cultures. It encourages interdisciplinary investigation of science and technology’s social, philosophical, and cultural contexts. Graduates enter careers in academia, research institutes, and policy-oriented organisations.

A four-year PhD in History of Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. The programme examines the evolution of scientific innovations and their societal impact across cultures and historical periods. Candidates undertake interdisciplinary original research, preparing for careers in academia, research institutes, and policy-related work.