Programs

A four-year, English-language PhD programme in Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering delivered by China University Petroleum East China in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geophysics at China University of Petroleum (Beijing), located in Beijing, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

The PhD in Geophysics at Northwest University in Xi'an is a three-year, English-taught research programme. Students investigate Earth’s physical properties and processes—including seismology, geomagnetism, and geodynamics—through supervised projects.

This PhD programme centres on geophysical methods and their application to subsurface characterisation, particularly in energy-related contexts. It is a four-year, English-taught research degree offered by China University of Petroleum (East China) in Qingdao. Supervised original research forms the core of the programme.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, examining Earth’s physical characteristics and dynamic systems through theoretical analysis and applied research. Students work with advanced instrumentation and participate in interdisciplinary projects tied to national geoscience priorities. The programme prepares students for research and professional roles in academia, industry, and government.

This PhD in Georelational Information System centres on spatial data management and geospatial analysis, combining research training with applied work in geoinformatics.

The PhD in Geospatial Information Technology is a three-year English-taught programme centred on geospatial methods and their real-world implementation. It draws on Wuhan University’s established strengths in surveying and mapping.

A four-year, English-taught PhD programme in Geotechnical Mechanics and Engineering at Tianjin University in Tianjin. Research is conducted independently under faculty supervision.

The PhD in Geotechnical Engineering addresses soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and earth structures. It prioritises applied research and sustainable responses to geotechnical challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at Tianjin University in Tianjin, investigating soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and earth structures, supporting original research for academic, industrial, and governmental applications.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, covering soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and environmental geotechnics. Students engage in advanced coursework and research to develop expertise for academic, industrial, and research careers.

The PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (Geotectonic Engineering) is taught in English and focuses on earth materials, ground behaviour, and tectonic influences on infrastructure. Research is carried out under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at Tsinghua University. Research investigates soil behaviour, foundation systems, slope stability, or underground construction under varying environmental and loading conditions.

The PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is a four-year doctoral programme based at Wuhan University in central China. Candidates conduct original research in geotechnical engineering as part of a major comprehensive university’s research framework.

Central South University in Changsha delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Geratology (Gerontology – Internal Medicine), centred on the physiological, pathological, and clinical aspects of aging within internal medicine practice and research.

This PhD in Geratology is delivered by the Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. It investigates ageing using biological, psychological, and social frameworks, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary geriatric medicine research. Candidates must identify and secure supervision from a faculty member before enrolment.

A four-year professional PhD in Geriatrics taught in English, covering clinical geriatric medicine, rehabilitation approaches, and health management strategies for ageing populations.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Geriatrics supports research on biological ageing, geriatric syndromes, and clinical care for older adults.

The PhD in Global Communication is a four-year, English-taught research programme at Shanghai International Studies University. It centres on international journalism, public diplomacy, and intercultural communication, supported by coursework in mass communication theory and research methods.

This PhD engages with large-scale historical patterns and transregional connections across time. Offered over four years at Southwest University in Chongqing, it uses world-historical frameworks to guide original research. The focus is on academic and research careers in global history.

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.

The PhD in Global Studies is a four-year doctoral programme at Southwest University, Chongqing, engaging with global affairs through interdisciplinary research across international contexts. It prepares students for scholarly or research roles addressing complex global issues.

The PhD in Grassland Science is a three-year English-taught research programme. Students investigate grassland ecosystems, productivity, sustainability, and related resource management challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ground Water Science and Technology at Jilin University. Research areas include groundwater modelling, contamination assessment, and sustainable water resource management. The programme develops advanced hydrological research capabilities for careers in academia, government, and industry.