Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD in Applied Mathematics at Southwest University in Chongqing, grounded in mathematical modelling and its practical applications, supporting original research for academic, industrial, and research careers.

Beihang University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Applied Mathematics. Students undertake original mathematical research with faculty mentorship.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Applied Mathematics at Sichuan University, specialising in Nonlinear Analysis and its Application. Candidates develop original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD combining applied mathematics with energy-related data science, covering modelling, statistical inference, and computational methods for energy systems analysis.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Applied Meteorology at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology involves supervised original research addressing real-world meteorological applications.

The PhD in Applied Psychology is a four-year English-taught programme that investigates psychological principles through applied research. Students develop original work relevant to academic inquiry, clinical-adjacent research settings, and professional practice contexts.

The three-year PhD in Aquaculture focuses on sustainable aquaculture systems, aquatic ecosystems, and research methodology. It supports career development in academia, industry, and environmental policy.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Aquaculture at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, addressing sustainable aquaculture, marine resource management, and environmental impact assessment, drawing on the university’s fisheries and marine sciences expertise.

The PhD in Aquaculture is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme based in the College of Life Sciences, focusing on aquaculture research under faculty supervision.

Ningbo University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Aquaculture, where candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Aquatic Biology at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Archaeology at Sichuan University in Chengdu, encompassing archaeological theory, methodology, fieldwork practice, and data analysis, with original research aligned to academic, cultural heritage, and consultancy careers.

Hebei Normal University runs a four-year English-language PhD in Archaeology, centred on original research directed by faculty members.

A four-year English-language PhD in Architecture at Southeast University, Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

The 3.5-year PhD in Architecture investigates architectural theory, design methodology, and sustainability in built environments. Students pursue self-directed research addressing spatial, cultural, and ecological dimensions of contemporary architecture.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture (AD) at Tongji University in Shanghai, addressing architectural theory, design processes, and technological applications, with research informed by sustainability principles and international perspectives.

The PhD in Architecture at Southwest Jiaotong University emphasises research-based exploration of architectural theory, design methodology, urban development, and built environment sustainability. All teaching and supervision occur in English.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture at Tianjin University. The programme focuses on architectural theory, design methodology, and sustainable development practices.

A three-year PhD in Architecture focusing on architectural theory, sustainable design practice, and research-driven learning. It supports career pathways in academic and professional architecture contexts.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered jointly with the University of Liverpool through the Design School; supports original research in architectural design and studio education, environmental or construction technology, computer-aided design, architectural history and built heritage, or social study of the built environment; features dual supervision; awards a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education; full-time students complete three years of research and submit the thesis within four years.

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.

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.

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.

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