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A three-year English-taught PhD in Journalism and Communication, involving supervised original research on topics within media, communication theory, and practice.

Social Sciences

A four-year English-language PhD in Journalism and Communication exploring media systems, communication technologies, ethical principles, and critical perspectives on public discourse.

Social Sciences

This is a four-year English-taught PhD programme in Labor and Social Security. It addresses labour relations, social policy, and security system design, integrating theoretical study with real-world application.

Social Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Land Resource Management at Central China Normal University. The programme addresses sustainable land use and environmental management through interdisciplinary study linking geography, ecology, and resource economics.

Environmental Science

A four-year English-taught PhD in Landscape Architecture at Chongqing University, centred on sustainable design, urban ecology, and landscape planning. The curriculum bridges traditional Chinese landscape concepts and modern approaches, preparing students for careers in academia, public policy, and environmental consultancy.

Architecture

A four-year English-taught PhD in Law of the Sea at Xiamen University, integrating international maritime law, environmental policy, and sustainable development. Research and training address ocean governance and maritime disputes.

International Relations

A three-year English-taught PhD in Legal History at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. Students pursue original research into historical dimensions of law under academic supervision.

Humanities

Ocean University of China in Qingdao delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Legal Theory. Students undertake independent research under faculty guidance.

Social Sciences

Central China Normal University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Library Information and Archives Management. The programme involves supervised research into library science, information systems, and archival practice.

Social Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD at Tongji University in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages, centred on language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and language technology, using interdisciplinary research methods to examine linguistic phenomena across contexts.

Humanities

The English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering lasts four years and is offered by Xi’an Jiaotong University. Candidates carry out original research supervised by faculty members in areas bridging management theory and engineering practice.

Business & Economics

A four-year English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering at Central China Normal University. The curriculum combines management principles, engineering perspectives, and decision-making models, prioritising research-led solutions for roles in academia, industry, and consultancy.

Business & Economics

The four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Affairs combines marine science, ocean law, and coastal management. It builds research and communication skills for professional work in marine policy and management.

International Relations

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Biology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, centred on marine ecosystems and biological processes, supported by mobile marine laboratory systems and grounded in the university’s oceanography and fisheries strengths.

Natural Sciences

A four-year PhD in Marine Biology taught in English at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Study centres on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, marine conservation, and scientific investigation, supported by practical experience and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Natural Sciences

This four-year PhD programme focuses on Marine Chemical Engineering and Technology. It bridges marine science and chemical engineering to support sustainable environmental practices and responsible marine resource use. Research is applied and technology-oriented, grounded in the marine context of Qingdao.

Engineering

This four-year PhD programme studies chemical processes in marine environments, including marine biogeochemistry and environmental chemistry. Research draws on oceanographic processes and is supported by research vessels and international collaboration. The work connects molecular-scale reactions to large-scale ocean systems.

Natural Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD in Marine Chemistry at Xiamen University in Xiamen, China, focused on marine biogeochemistry, ecosystem chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Research combines lab-based and field-based methods, leveraging the university’s coastal location to examine marine processes and anthropogenic influences.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Chemistry at East China Normal University in Shanghai. The curriculum includes marine ecosystems, chemical oceanography, and environmental impacts on marine organisms, combining coursework and hands-on research. Career pathways include academia, research institutions, and environmental agencies.

Natural Sciences

Ocean University of China in Qingdao provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Geology. The programme investigates geological processes in marine settings, combining geology and oceanography, with research supported by advanced marine infrastructure.

Natural Sciences

A four-year PhD in Marine Geology delivered in English at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Research focuses on marine environments, geological processes, and their effects on global ecosystems, using advanced and interdisciplinary methods. Fieldwork forms part of the training.

Natural Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD in Marine Geology at Xiamen University in Xiamen, covering sedimentology, marine geophysics, and coastal dynamics within marine environments, preparing graduates for careers in academia, environmental consulting, and governmental agencies.

Natural Sciences

This four-year PhD programme covers marine geophysics, including seismic analysis and ocean floor mapping. It integrates theory with applied research using the university’s marine facilities. The focus lies on understanding physical properties and processes of the seabed and sub-seabed.

Natural Sciences

Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Materials Science and Engineering, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

Engineering