Programs

A four-year English-language PhD in Design that merges creative practice with research methodologies and interdisciplinary strategies to tackle applied design problems.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Design at Jiangnan University. The programme centres on original design research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Design (Art) at Tongji University in Shanghai, dedicated to advanced research in design theory and practice, and encouraging interdisciplinary exploration of current design issues through art, technology, and social contexts.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Design Science at Shanghai University. The programme develops proficiency in design methodologies and practices, with a focus on how design interacts with technology and society. It supports innovative problem-solving and interdisciplinary teamwork.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Design Studies at Wuhan University of Technology in Wuhan, specialising in Information and interaction design. Candidates carry out supervised original research in this field.

The four-year PhD in Environmental Design at Beijing Institute of Technology is taught in English and based in Beijing. It bridges planning, architecture, and design through doctoral-level research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Experimental Art at Beijing Institute of Technology in Beijing, integrating artistic practice with contemporary art theory and creative development through original creative research.

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

This four-year PhD programme focuses on furniture design and engineering. It combines design principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes, with attention to sustainability and technological integration in furniture systems.

The PhD in History of Textile Technology examines historical developments, materials, and innovations in textile production, supporting academic and industry-oriented research into textile heritage.

An English-taught PhD in Industrial Design at Sichuan University in Chengdu, exploring design methodologies, user experience, and problem-solving via research-driven inquiry, with connections between theory and practice in sustainable industrial design.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Industrial Design at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered jointly with the University of Liverpool; candidates are registered as off-site University of Liverpool researchers, supervised by a principal supervisor at XJTLU and a co-supervisor in Liverpool; full-time study involves three years of research and thesis submission within four years; awards a University of Liverpool degree recognised in China and the UK.

A four-year English-language PhD in Industrial Design at Tianjin University, blending design theory, research methodology, and studio practice to address complex design problems, supporting original contributions relevant to academic, industrial, or research environments.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Visual Communication Design at Beijing Institute of Technology. Research areas include information visualisation, typography and graphic creativity, and digital media design.