Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD in Archaeology at Sichuan University in Chengdu, encompassing archaeological theory, methodology, fieldwork practice, and data analysis, with original research aligned to academic, cultural heritage, and consultancy careers.

Wuhan University of Technology offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Arts Studies, focusing on arts theory and scholarly inquiry into the arts.

A four-year PhD in Basic Problems of Modern Chinese History trains students in historical methodology and critical analysis. The programme supports independent research on pivotal themes in modern Chinese history for careers in academia, archives, or cultural institutions.

A four-year PhD in China Studies delivered in English at Shanghai International Studies University in Shanghai. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary perspective on China’s history, culture, politics, and society, incorporating comparative analysis and leveraging the university’s expertise in languages and international academic collaboration.

The PhD in Chinese History is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme focused on China’s historical development. Students conduct original research relevant to academic or historical research careers.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at Ocean University China OUC in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chinese Philosophy at East China Normal University in Shanghai centred on critical analysis and original research into Chinese philosophical traditions and their modern interpretations, supporting careers in academia, cultural institutions, and policy-related fields.

A four-year PhD in Chinese Philosophy centred on classical Chinese texts and contemporary philosophical discourse within Chinese traditions. It develops original research for academic, research, or cultural-institution careers.

This is a four-year PhD programme in Civil Law and Commercial Law delivered in English at Soochow University. Candidates develop original legal scholarship under faculty guidance, focusing on doctrinal, comparative, or socio-legal dimensions of civil and commercial law frameworks.

A four-year English-language PhD in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

Xiamen University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in English Language and Literature. The programme focuses on literary studies, linguistic analysis, and intercultural discourse, supporting scholarly and professional work in global contexts.

The PhD in English Language and Literature is a four-year English-taught programme centred on literary analysis and English language scholarship. Students complete original research oriented toward academic and cultural-sector professions.

A four-year, English-language PhD in English Language and Literature at Nankai University in Tianjin, focusing on literary studies, linguistics, and critical theory, with emphasis on interdisciplinary research into English-language texts and their contexts.

This PhD in English Language and Literature at Sichuan University centres on literary theory, critical interpretation, and discipline-specific research practices. It supports original scholarly work applicable to academic teaching, publishing, and cultural analysis.

A four-year English-taught PhD in English Language and Literature at Central China Normal University. The programme builds expertise in literary theory, research methodology, and current debates in English studies, with relevance to academic, publishing, and cultural sector careers.

A four-year English-taught PhD in English Language and Literature at Beihang University involving supervised research in linguistics, literary studies, or cultural analysis through the university’s humanities faculty.

A four-year PhD in Foreign Language and Literature at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Core areas include linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, aiming to strengthen critical thinking and advanced communication for roles in academia, research, and language-related professions.

A four-year PhD in Foreign Language and Literature at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. The programme centres on literary traditions, critical theory, and cultural studies. Candidates develop expertise in research and close textual analysis, preparing for academic, publishing, and internationally focused careers.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Ocean University China OUC in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, centred on linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, and designed for critical, independent research across global literatures and contemporary cultural issues.

A four-year, English-language PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Nankai University, covering language structure, use, and application across diverse settings, and providing training in linguistic theory and research methods.

A four-year PhD in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Southwest University, taught in English, concentrating on language structure and the real-world use of linguistic research, with original scholarly work forming the core of study.

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 Historical Geography at Southwest University in Chongqing, examining historical interactions between landscapes, environments, and human societies. Research is original and contributes to history and geography scholarship.