Programs

A three-year English-taught PhD in Advanced Learning Technology at Beijing Normal University in Beijing, investigating technology’s role in education through research-focused inquiry into pedagogical innovation and digital learning strategies.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Southwest University in Chongqing examining education systems and practices across diverse social, cultural, and national settings, with original research oriented toward academic and education-sector pathways.

The four-year PhD in Comparative Education explores educational systems, policies, and practices across national and cultural contexts. Offered in English by Northeast Normal University in Changchun.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Comparative Education in Beijing, centred on educational policy, management, and international development. It includes comparative analysis of higher education systems and requires original research into global education structures and practices.

A four-year English-language PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy at Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin Province. The programme examines curriculum design, teaching theory, and learning processes across formal and informal educational settings, drawing on the university’s longstanding focus on teacher education and educational research.

The four-year PhD in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology engages with educational theory, curriculum development, and teaching innovation through integrated research and practice. It targets leadership positions in education institutions, policy, and academic scholarship.

The four-year PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology examines psychological development within educational settings, with attention to research methods and developmental theory. Graduates are prepared for roles in academic research, education practice, or consultancy.

The four-year PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology at Northeast Normal University integrates psychological theory, empirical methods, and educational contexts. It aligns with the university’s focus on psychology and teacher education. Instruction is in English.

Hebei University offers a three-year English-taught PhD in Education. The programme focuses on theoretical and applied research in education, including curriculum development, learning processes, and educational systems.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Education, grounded in educational research and practice. Students produce original scholarly work relevant to academic and professional contexts in the education sector.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Education Leadership and Management at Southwest University, with research based in the Faculty of Education and conducted under faculty supervision.

The three-year PhD in Educational Administration focuses on leadership, policy evaluation, and organisational dynamics within educational institutions and systems.

Beijing Normal University’s three-year PhD in Educational Economics and Administration examines the intersection of education policy, the economics of education, and school-level administration. Candidates undertake original dissertation research in English.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Educational Economy and Management requiring original research conducted under faculty supervision.

This PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy is a three-year doctoral programme focusing on educational management, leadership development, and policy analysis, with attention to global education issues. It features academic collaboration with Stockholm University’s Institute of International Education. Graduates typically enter international organisations, government education departments, or university teaching and research roles.

A four-year PhD in Educational Management and Policy, taught in English, examining education policy, leadership, and institutional management. It draws on Northeast Normal University’s focus on teacher education and educational research in China.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Educational Technology in Beijing, with core areas in instructional design, performance technology, and information-engineering education. Additional research spans strategy science and technology education, supporting academic, industry, and education-consultancy roles.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education at Xiamen University in Xiamen, examining higher education systems, policy, and institutional practice through global and local perspectives, informed by the university’s involvement in the development of Chinese higher education.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Higher Education Management at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, grounded in original research under faculty guidance.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physical Education, hosted by the College of Teacher Education. Candidates develop original research under academic supervision, with focus on physical education theory and practice.

The PhD in Principles of Education is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme examining foundational theories in education. Candidates design and carry out independent research appropriate for academic posts or professional roles in the education sector.

This PhD programme in Science of Educational Technology explores how digital tools and platforms shape teaching and learning processes. Based at Southwest University in Chongqing, it is a four-year doctoral programme centred on original research with relevance to education theory, policy, and practice.

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 four-year English-taught PhD at Southwest University in Chongqing dedicated to research in inclusive and special education, preparing students for academic and education-sector careers through original inquiry.