Programs

A three-year English-taught PhD hosted by the School of Education and English at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Candidates carry out original research in education or English-related disciplines on the Ningbo campus, following the University of Nottingham’s doctoral framework.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Science of Business Administration at Zhejiang Gongshang University in Hangzhou involving original research under faculty supervision.

This 4-year PhD in Seed Science and Technology examines seed breeding, biotechnology, and seed management for crop production. Candidates undertake original research applicable to academic, institutional, and agricultural industry contexts.

This 4-year PhD in Sociology engages with sociological theory, research methods, and the analysis of social change. Based in Hangzhou, it equips candidates to carry out original research for academic, research institute, and related professional environments.

Zhejiang University of Technology in Hangzhou provides a four-year, English-taught PhD in Software Engineering. The programme emphasises research in software design, development methodologies, and system architecture under academic supervision.

This PhD in Software Engineering is a 3.5-year, English-taught doctoral programme at Zhejiang University. It emphasises research in software development methodologies, programming systems, and engineering principles.

This PhD in Special Economic Animal Science is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme at Zhejiang University. It investigates the biology, genetics, nutrition, and welfare of economically significant non-livestock animal species.

This 4-year PhD in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine centres on the biological properties of stem cells and their application in tissue repair and disease modelling. Research is laboratory-based and oriented toward academic, clinical, and biotech environments.

This is a three-year English-taught PhD programme in Surgery. Students conduct independent research in surgical science under academic supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Sustainability Science and Technology at Westlake University in Hangzhou, combining environmental science, chemical engineering, and life sciences. Research includes renewable energy, pollution mitigation, biomanufacturing, environmental health, and carbon neutrality, with original projects on climate systems, pollution dynamics, and sustainable resource management.

This 4-year PhD in Tea Science explores tea cultivation, processing, and product-related science. It prepares candidates to conduct original research for academic, institutional, and industry roles.

The 3.5-year PhD in Technology and Innovation Management examines technological change, innovation strategy, and how organisations respond to it. Based in Hangzhou, it supports original research for careers in academia, industry, and government.

This 3.5-year PhD in Tourism Management centres on sustainable tourism, policy development, and destination management. Based in Hangzhou, it supports original research relevant to academic, governmental, and private-sector leadership roles.

This PhD in Veterinary Medicine is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme at Zhejiang University. It covers animal health, disease prevention, and clinical veterinary science through original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Western Literature and Comparative Literature at Zhejiang Gongshang University. The programme centres on critical theory, cross-cultural literary interpretation, and interdisciplinary analysis of texts from multiple traditions.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Zoology focuses on animal biology, evolutionary relationships, behavioural ecology, and conservation science. Research prepares graduates for roles in academic, institutional, and environmental sectors.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China delivers a four-year English-taught Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) for experienced education professionals. It combines cohort-based weekend study with an extended applied research project grounded in educational practice, policy, and professional knowledge.

This four-year joint PhD in Mathematics with Fudan University trains researchers in pure and applied mathematics at Westlake University’s Institute of Theoretical Sciences. Research areas include algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, number theory, differential equations, and computational mathematics. Students participate in seminars and international research exchanges while conducting original work under close faculty supervision.