Programs

The three-year PhD in Software Engineering combines theoretical foundations in software development and system design with applied research into practical technological challenges and project management approaches.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Special Education at Central China Normal University in Wuhan. It centres on inclusive education, evidence-based practice, and pedagogical approaches for learners with diverse needs, aligned with the university’s focus on teacher education.

A three-year, English-language PhD in Statistics delivered in Xi'an at Xi Jiaotong University Xjtu. Research is conducted independently under academic supervision.

A four-year English-language doctoral programme in Statistics covering statistical theory, contemporary data analysis methods, and their use in scientific and social domains.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Statistics hosted by the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics, involving original research under faculty supervision.

Nankai University offers a four-year, English-taught PhD in Statistics. Students undertake supervised original research in statistical theory and methodology.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Statistics at East China Normal University integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications in statistical methods and data analysis, preparing students for advanced research in academia, industry, or government.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Surgery at Zhengzhou University in Zhengzhou, China, integrating theoretical study and hands-on surgical training, delivered through the university’s Medical School, which holds WHO recognition.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Surgery at Xi’an Jiaotong University. Candidates undertake original research in surgical science, technique development, or surgical outcomes, under academic supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Surgery hosted by Jilin University’s First Clinical Medical College. Research is conducted under faculty guidance with emphasis on surgical science.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Teacher Education in Beijing, addressing teacher policy research, comparative studies, professional development, and curriculum design. Candidates undertake original research on teacher preparation and support systems, preparing for academic, policy, and administrative positions.

The three-year PhD in Teacher Education Policy develops analytical and research capabilities for examining, designing, and influencing teacher education policy, with attention to theory-practice links and international perspectives.

This is a four-year English-taught PhD programme in Technology Economics and Management. Students conduct original research under faculty supervision, focusing on the intersection of technological innovation and economic systems.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Theoretical Economics at Beijing Normal University in Beijing, requiring independent research culminating in an original dissertation under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Theoretical Physics at Zhengzhou University, covering advanced physics concepts and building analytical and research capabilities for roles in academia, research institutions, or industry.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Theoretical Physics at Fudan University in Shanghai, focused on advanced theoretical frameworks in modern physics, with research and analytical skill development through faculty-led projects in a collaborative setting.

A four-year English-language PhD programme in Theoretical Physics at Soochow University, Suzhou, centred on supervised original research.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Theory of Political Science explores political concepts, methodologies, and cross-cultural perspectives. It supports original research into political systems and ideas for academic or policy-focused careers.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Tourism Management centres on original research in tourism policy, sustainability, consumer behaviour, or regional development, conducted at Ocean University of China in Qingdao.

Beijing Foreign Studies University’s four-year English-taught PhD in Translation Studies supports original research in translation theory, practice, and cross-cultural communication under faculty supervision in Beijing.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Transportation Engineering at Tongji University examining transportation systems and infrastructure, with research in traffic management, sustainable transport solutions, and planning frameworks.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Urban Planning trains students in research on urban development, combining theory and practice in sustainable development, urban design, and policy analysis. Cultural context and international collaboration inform the curriculum.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on the utilisation technology of ocean renewable energy. Candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The work centres on practical and technical approaches to harnessing energy from marine sources.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Western Economics, hosted by the Gregory and Paula Chow Center for Economics Research, covers microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometric methods, and applied policy analysis. Research is conducted within an internationally oriented academic environment.