Programs

A four-year English-language PhD in Criminal Law at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

A four-year English-language PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy at Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin Province. The programme examines curriculum design, teaching theory, and learning processes across formal and informal educational settings, drawing on the university’s longstanding focus on teacher education and educational research.

The four-year PhD in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology engages with educational theory, curriculum development, and teaching innovation through integrated research and practice. It targets leadership positions in education institutions, policy, and academic scholarship.

The four-year PhD in Cyberspace Security addresses research challenges in network security, data protection, and cyber risk management, using an interdisciplinary framework oriented toward applied outcomes.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Dermatology and Venereology at Xi’an Jiaotong University. Candidates pursue independent academic research on skin disorders and sexually transmitted infections, guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year professional PhD in Dermatology and Venereology delivered in English, linking clinical dermatological practice with research into skin disorders and sexually transmitted infections.

A four-year English-language PhD in Design that merges creative practice with research methodologies and interdisciplinary strategies to tackle applied design problems.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Design (Art) at Tongji University in Shanghai, dedicated to advanced research in design theory and practice, and encouraging interdisciplinary exploration of current design issues through art, technology, and social contexts.

The four-year PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology examines psychological development within educational settings, with attention to research methods and developmental theory. Graduates are prepared for roles in academic research, education practice, or consultancy.

The four-year PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology at Northeast Normal University integrates psychological theory, empirical methods, and educational contexts. It aligns with the university’s focus on psychology and teacher education. Instruction is in English.

The four-year PhD in Developmental Biology studies biological development processes across life stages. Research training prepares students for careers in academia, biotechnology, and environmental science.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Diplomacy at Central China Normal University supports original research under faculty supervision. It is based in Wuhan and structured around scholarly inquiry in diplomatic studies.

The four-year PhD in Ecology at Northeast Normal University combines ecological theory with field and laboratory work on environmental change, species interactions, and ecosystem function. It reflects the university’s long-standing engagement with ecological research. Teaching is in English.

A four-year English-language PhD in Ecology offered by East China Normal University in Shanghai. Training covers ecological principles and research methodologies, with practical research experience and emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Career preparation is for academia, research, and environmental policy.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ecology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, covering ecological theory and its application to marine and terrestrial systems, with research in biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem management, informed by the university’s oceanography and fisheries expertise.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ecology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, built on ecological theory and research methods, and addressing current environmental challenges through interdisciplinary study.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ecology at Xiamen University in Xiamen, China, grounded in ecological theory, field investigation, and quantitative analysis. Research covers ecosystem dynamics and environmental change, supported by faculty supervision and access to regional ecological settings.

The three-year PhD in Educational Administration focuses on leadership, policy evaluation, and organisational dynamics within educational institutions and systems.

Beijing Normal University’s three-year PhD in Educational Economics and Administration examines the intersection of education policy, the economics of education, and school-level administration. Candidates undertake original dissertation research in English.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Educational Economy and Management requiring original research conducted under faculty supervision.

This PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy is a three-year doctoral programme focusing on educational management, leadership development, and policy analysis, with attention to global education issues. It features academic collaboration with Stockholm University’s Institute of International Education. Graduates typically enter international organisations, government education departments, or university teaching and research roles.

A four-year PhD in Educational Management and Policy, taught in English, examining education policy, leadership, and institutional management. It draws on Northeast Normal University’s focus on teacher education and educational research in China.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Educational Technology in Beijing, with core areas in instructional design, performance technology, and information-engineering education. Additional research spans strategy science and technology education, supporting academic, industry, and education-consultancy roles.

This is a three-year English-taught PhD programme in Electrical Engineering. Students conduct independent research under academic supervision at Xi’an Jiaotong University.