Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD covering insect biology, integrated pest management, and agricultural ecology, with research linking theoretical entomology to field-based and applied pest control solutions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Agricultural Water-Soil Engineering at Zhejiang University, covering sustainable agricultural practices, water management, and soil conservation through integrated theoretical and practical training.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on animal genetics, breeding, and reproduction science. It addresses genetic mechanisms and breeding strategies for livestock and companion animals, using contemporary research methods. Interdisciplinary approaches support applications in animal production systems and welfare.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang University in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, exploring nutrient effects on animal physiology, health, and production efficiency, including feed formulation, metabolic pathways, and nutritional strategies in livestock systems.

This four-year PhD explores the engineering of cereals, oils, and vegetable proteins as plant-based food resources. It combines engineering methodology with nutritional science for academic and industry-oriented outcomes.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang University in Crop Cultivation and Farming System, investigating ecological farming approaches and crop production systems, with research focused on sustainable cultivation and crop-environment interactions.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang University in Crop Genetics and Breeding, centred on independent research into plant genetic analysis and breeding techniques, with emphasis on enhancing crop yield and resilience to support food security.

This four-year PhD focuses on food safety regulation, nutritional science, and their public health implications. It develops research capability and analytical thinking for careers in academia, government, and the food sector.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Food Science at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, focused on research in food safety, nutrition, and processing technologies, emphasising practical and interdisciplinary approaches to current food challenges and sustainability, preparing graduates for roles in academia, industry, and government.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang University in Olericulture, concentrating on vegetable crop biology, production systems, and management, with research aimed at advancing yield, quality, and sustainability in horticultural cropping.

This 3.5-year PhD in Ornamental Horticulture addresses plant science, landscape horticulture, and ornamental crop practice. Research conducted is oriented toward academic, industry, and environmental management applications.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang University in Plant Pathology, covering pathogen biology, disease development, and integrated management, supported by field and laboratory research for evidence-based crop protection.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Zhejiang University in Pomology, addressing fruit species genetics, physiology, cultivation, and post-harvest handling, with research directed at fruit production and quality challenges under shifting environmental conditions.

This four-year PhD covers preservation and processing techniques for agricultural products, with attention to food safety and quality. It draws on interdisciplinary approaches across agriculture, engineering, and technology.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Processing and Storage of Aquatic Products at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, investigating preservation methods, quality control, and processing technologies for aquatic foods, enabling original research for academic, institutional, and seafood industry use.

This 4-year PhD in Seed Science and Technology examines seed breeding, biotechnology, and seed management for crop production. Candidates undertake original research applicable to academic, institutional, and agricultural industry contexts.

This PhD in Special Economic Animal Science is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme at Zhejiang University. It investigates the biology, genetics, nutrition, and welfare of economically significant non-livestock animal species.

This 4-year PhD in Tea Science explores tea cultivation, processing, and product-related science. It prepares candidates to conduct original research for academic, institutional, and industry roles.