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The PhD in Architecture is a four-year English-taught programme focusing on advanced research and design in architecture. It addresses current issues through sustainable design, urban planning, and architectural theory, using an interdisciplinary framework and supporting international academic engagement.

Architecture

Beijing Institute of Technology offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Armament Science and Technology, oriented toward defence science and engineering. Candidates develop an original dissertation through faculty-supervised research.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Ocean University of China, Qingdao. Research focuses on AI technologies and applications, including machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary perspective consistent with OUC’s research expertise.

Computer Science / AI

A four-year English-taught PhD concentrating on Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). Candidates undertake supervised original research in AI-driven physical system integration.

Computer Science / AI

Wuhan University of Technology offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Arts Studies, focusing on arts theory and scholarly inquiry into the arts.

Humanities

A four-year English-taught PhD in Astronomy focusing on astrophysics, cosmology, stellar evolution, space science, and observational methodology.

Natural Sciences

The University of Science and Technology of China provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Astronomy. Research is conducted independently, with guidance from faculty members.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in astrophysics at Peking University, Beijing, covering both theoretical and observational approaches, with original research directed toward academic and research career paths.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD at Peking University, Beijing, investigating atmospheric physical processes and their environmental consequences via original interdisciplinary research.

Natural Sciences

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric Environment at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) in Nanjing. The programme studies atmospheric phenomena and environmental processes, combining scientific investigation with practical application. It involves collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization.

Natural Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD focusing on observational and analytical techniques for atmospheric remote sensing and sounding. The programme supports research in meteorology and environmental science at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST).

Environmental Science

A PhD in Atmospheric Sciences at Ocean University of China in Qingdao, delivered in English. Research centres on atmospheric processes and their environmental and climatic effects, informed by interdisciplinary methods and the university’s expertise in oceanic and atmospheric sciences.

Environmental Science

The PhD in Atomic and Molecular Physics at Peking University is a four-year programme that combines theoretical analysis and laboratory-based research on atomic and molecular structure, dynamics, and interactions.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD at Tsinghua University in Beijing specialising in automatic detection systems. Research supports academic, industrial, and broader research goals.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Automotive Application Engineering, delivered at Wuhan University of Technology. The programme centres on research in automotive applications and associated engineering challenges.

Engineering

The four-year PhD in Automotive Electronics Engineering focuses on research in automotive electronics systems and their engineering implementation. It is taught in English at Wuhan University of Technology.

Engineering

The PhD in Basic Mathematics is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme centred on core mathematical theory. It develops capacity for original investigation in fundamental areas of mathematics.

Natural Sciences

The PhD in Basic Mathematics is a four-year English-taught programme centred on advanced mathematical theory and its applications. It strengthens foundational understanding while developing analytical and problem-solving skills for research and professional settings.

Natural Sciences

A four-year PhD in Basic Problems of Modern Chinese History trains students in historical methodology and critical analysis. The programme supports independent research on pivotal themes in modern Chinese history for careers in academia, archives, or cultural institutions.

Humanities

The PhD in Basic Veterinary Medicine is a four-year doctoral programme at Southwest University, Chongqing, grounded in core biomedical sciences underpinning veterinary practice. It supports students pursuing academic or research careers in veterinary science.

Medicine & Health

Tsinghua University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Big Data and Knowledge Engineering. The programme investigates scalable data infrastructure and knowledge representation techniques, supporting research for academic and industry applications.

Computer Science / AI

The four-year PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology focuses on biochemical mechanisms and molecular-level analysis, including genetic engineering and bioinformatics. Research applications connect to ecological health and environmental science.

Natural Sciences

This three-year PhD programme examines Bio-resource Chemistry, analysing the chemical properties and transformations of biological materials relevant to agriculture. Topics include biochemical applications, sustainable resource management, and environmental implications. The programme is structured around interdisciplinary, research-driven inquiry.

Natural Sciences

The three-year English-taught PhD in Biochemical Engineering centres on biochemical processes, linking theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in biotechnology and industry.

Engineering