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A four-year English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, centred on linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, and designed for critical, independent research across global literatures and contemporary cultural issues.

Humanities

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Global Public Policy at Fudan University, combining global and Chinese viewpoints to strengthen analytical and theoretical capacities for policy analysis and academic research.

Social Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Horticulture focused on plant science, sustainable agriculture, and horticultural systems, connecting research methods to food security and environmental sustainability.

Agriculture & Food

A four-year English-taught PhD in Human Geography at East China Normal University examining spatial processes and human-environment interactions, with training in advanced research methodologies and theoretical frameworks for roles in academia, government, and geographic analysis sectors.

Social Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Information and Communication Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, addressing signal processing, communication systems, and network technologies through research-led innovation and real-world implementation.

Engineering

The four-year PhD in Instrument Science and Technology focuses on measurement science, sensor systems, and control instrumentation, emphasising methodological rigour and cross-disciplinary problem-solving.

Engineering

A three-year, English-taught PhD in International Politics (DPIP) at Fudan University, with research emphasis on International Relations Theory, Political Economy, and Global Governance.

International Relations

A four-year PhD in International Relations analysing global political structures, cooperation mechanisms, and conflict resolution approaches. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical rigour for academic, diplomatic, or multilateral institutional roles.

International Relations

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

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

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

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

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 four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Sciences at Tongji University in Shanghai, investigating marine ecosystems and environmental challenges using interdisciplinary approaches from marine biology, oceanography, and environmental science.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, centred on advanced materials and their technological and industrial uses, integrating original research and applied skill development.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Tongji University in Shanghai, focusing on advanced materials and their functional applications through laboratory-based research training.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mathematics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, involving abstract theory, applied mathematical modelling, and collaborative research projects.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, centred on mechanical systems and design, with a focus on innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world engineering applications.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, spanning theoretical and applied mechanics research, and delivered through interdisciplinary training for careers in academia, industry, and research institutions.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD at Tongji University in Microelectronics Science and Engineering, addressing semiconductor technology, device fabrication, and integrated circuit design, combining theory with practical work in microelectronic systems.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, developing advanced knowledge and research capability in marine engineering and design to address current ocean engineering challenges.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Nuclear Science and Technology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, covering radiation protection, nuclear energy, and medical uses of nuclear technology, with integration of theory and hands-on research using advanced facilities.

Engineering

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Optical Engineering at Fudan University in Shanghai, involving original research conducted under faculty supervision.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Optics at Fudan University in Shanghai, delivering comprehensive training in optical science through innovative research in advanced laboratory facilities, combining theoretical understanding with experimental practice.

Natural Sciences