Programs

A three-year, English-taught PhD in International Relations delivered jointly by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. Research takes place in the Department of International Studies at XJTLU with dual supervision from both institutions. Graduates receive a University of Liverpool degree acknowledged by China’s Ministry of Education. Full-time students may undertake a funded six-month research stay at Liverpool, typically in year two, and supervision spans international relations, area studies, history, communications, and politics.

This four-year PhD programme centres on landscape architecture. It emphasises sustainable design, urban ecology, and landscape planning, integrating theoretical knowledge with applied research in ecological and urban contexts.

The four-year PhD in Landscape Architecture examines landscape design, planning, and management through interdisciplinary lenses, incorporating ecological, cultural, and social perspectives.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Law at Southeast University, developing advanced legal knowledge and research capacity to address current legal challenges and support academic, governmental, or international professional careers.

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Lighting Science and Technology at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) in Nanjing. Research is original and supervised by faculty.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Management Science & Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, developing proficiency in management theory and analytical approaches to support independent research and strategic decision-making for leadership positions in academia, industry, or the public sector.

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering integrates quantitative methods, systems analysis, and decision modelling. Students conduct supervised original research addressing complex organisational and technical problems.

A four-year English-language PhD in Management Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

A three-year PhD in Management Science and Engineering that combines analytical and decision-making methods for complex organisational and technical systems. The programme is offered in English by Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST).

A four-year English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering at Jiangsu University, covering Management Science, Innovation Management, and Human Resource Management, combining theory with applied research.

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.

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

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.

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.

This PhD programme in Material Forming and Control Engineering is a three-year, English-taught research degree. Students conduct independent investigations in material processing, forming technologies, and control systems under academic supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Material Science & Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, focused on advanced materials and their real-world applications via original research, intended for careers in academia, industry, or research institutions.

The four-year PhD in Materials Physics & Chemistry covers nanomaterials, polymers, and materials characterisation techniques. Research follows interdisciplinary approaches aligned with Southeast University’s broader scientific infrastructure. Training supports scholarly and technical contributions in materials science.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing. Candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

This PhD programme in Materials Science and Engineering is a four-year, English-taught doctoral degree at Nanjing University of Science and Technology. Students conduct independent research in materials synthesis, characterisation, or performance under academic supervision.

Changzhou University delivers a three-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. Candidates conduct original research supervised by faculty, focusing on materials development and characterisation.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Soochow University. The curriculum addresses materials design, characterisation, and processing, with a focus on innovative research and real-world applications across academia, industry, and government.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Jiangsu University, supporting research into advanced metal structural materials, biomaterials, and energy materials, with attention to multifunctional design and optimisation.

Soochow University’s four-year, English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering focuses on the synthesis, characterisation, and functional application of advanced materials. Research areas include nanomaterials, biomaterials, energy materials, and structural composites.

The PhD in Mathematical Sciences is a four-year English-taught research programme at Xi Jiaotong Liverpool University, co-supervised with the University of Liverpool. It spans pure and applied mathematics, statistics, physics, and financial or actuarial modelling.