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This four-year PhD programme studies chemical processes in marine environments, including marine biogeochemistry and environmental chemistry. Research draws on oceanographic processes and is supported by research vessels and international collaboration. The work connects molecular-scale reactions to large-scale ocean systems.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Chemistry at East China Normal University in Shanghai. The curriculum includes marine ecosystems, chemical oceanography, and environmental impacts on marine organisms, combining coursework and hands-on research. Career pathways include academia, research institutions, and environmental agencies.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-language PhD in Marine Engine Engineering at Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, involving supervised original research.

Engineering

This four-year PhD programme examines marine environmental dynamics using interdisciplinary methods from marine science, policy, and sustainability. It is delivered in English at Tianjin University and prepares students for research and professional roles in marine-related academia, institutions, and consultancy.

Environmental Science

A four-year PhD in Marine Geology delivered in English at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Research focuses on marine environments, geological processes, and their effects on global ecosystems, using advanced and interdisciplinary methods. Fieldwork forms part of the training.

Natural Sciences

Ocean University of China in Qingdao provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Geology. The programme investigates geological processes in marine settings, combining geology and oceanography, with research supported by advanced marine infrastructure.

Natural Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD in Marine Geology at Xiamen University in Xiamen, covering sedimentology, marine geophysics, and coastal dynamics within marine environments, preparing graduates for careers in academia, environmental consulting, and governmental agencies.

Natural Sciences

This four-year PhD programme covers marine geophysics, including seismic analysis and ocean floor mapping. It integrates theory with applied research using the university’s marine facilities. The focus lies on understanding physical properties and processes of the seabed and sub-seabed.

Natural Sciences

Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Materials Science and Engineering, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

Engineering

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Marine Meteorology at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) in Nanjing. The programme investigates atmospheric–oceanic interactions and applies meteorological methods to global climate challenges. It provides access to the World Meteorological Organisation Regional Training Centre and supports international collaboration.

Natural Sciences

A four-year, English-language PhD in Marine Pharmacy at China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing. Candidates carry out original research under faculty supervision.

Medicine & Health

A three-year English-taught PhD in Marine Physics at Xiamen University in Xiamen, China, concentrating on physical mechanisms in marine systems. Training emphasises rigorous research techniques and equips graduates for roles in academic research, environmental consultancy, and marine technology sectors.

Natural Sciences

The PhD in Marine Science investigates coastal and marine processes—including sediment transport, hydrodynamics, and ecosystem dynamics—in estuarine and nearshore zones. It supports integrated water management and coastal protection through a marine science lens. The programme is based in Nanjing and lasts four years.

Natural Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD in Marine Science at Shanghai Ocean University Shou in Shanghai, covering marine ecosystems, oceanography, and interdisciplinary marine topics, preparing students for research and professional work in academic, government, and industry contexts.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Sciences at Tongji University in Shanghai, investigating marine ecosystems and environmental challenges using interdisciplinary approaches from marine biology, oceanography, and environmental science.

Natural Sciences

A four-year PhD in Marine Technology, taught in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Research is applied to real-world marine systems and technologies, supported by the university’s marine infrastructure, including observation systems and research vessels.

Engineering

The four-year PhD in Marxism in China explores Marxist theory as it relates to Chinese social and political conditions. It supports academic, research, and policy-focused career paths through conceptual and methodological training.

Humanities

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marxism Theory at University of Science and Technology Beijing, analysing Marxist thought in connection with contemporary social and economic issues, supporting careers in education, public policy, cultural analysis, and political institutions.

Humanities

A three-year English-taught PhD in Marxist Theory at Xi'an Jiaotong University, covering Marxist philosophy, economics, and social theory to build critical analytical capabilities for scholarly research and application in academic, policy, and institutional settings.

Humanities

A four-year PhD in Marxist Theory at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Study covers Marxist thought, its historical evolution, and current applications, involving critical engagement with foundational texts and theories for careers in academia, research, and policy.

Humanities

The four-year English-taught PhD in Material Chemical Engineering at ECUST centres on the intersection of materials science and chemical engineering principles. Projects typically involve transport phenomena, process design, or material integration in engineered systems. Supervision takes place in Shanghai.

Engineering

A four-year, English-language PhD in Material Physics & Chemistry at Donghua University in Shanghai. The programme addresses the physical and chemical characteristics of materials and their use in technology and industry, with training in advanced research methods and access to contemporary laboratory resources.

Natural Sciences

The four-year PhD in Material Process Engineering involves original research supervised by faculty members at Tianjin University. The programme is delivered entirely in English and supports development as a researcher in materials processing science and technology.

Engineering

This PhD specialisation in Material Processing Engineering concentrates on composite materials, with four years of supervised original research at Donghua University in Shanghai.

Engineering