Programs

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.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures offers specialisation in English, Russian, German, or French. It combines literary and linguistic study with critical theory and cross-cultural research practice.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Genetics at Zhejiang University, focusing on molecular genetics, genomics, and biotechnology, with research conducted in modern laboratories and interdisciplinary projects.

This 4-year PhD in Immunology addresses immune system function at cellular and molecular levels, including responses to infection, autoimmunity, and vaccine design. Research outcomes support academic, clinical, and biopharmaceutical career paths.

A 3.5-year PhD in Information and Communication Engineering at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, taught in English, covering telecommunications, signal processing, and network technologies, with emphasis on original research for academic, industrial, or research-institute careers.

A 3.5-year English-language PhD in Information Sensing and Instruments at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, centred on modern sensing technologies and instrumentation systems, preparing students for independent research in academic, industrial, or research-institution settings.

This PhD programme in Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering lasts 3.5 years and covers circuit design, semiconductor technology, and system integration. It is based in Hangzhou and supports original research for careers in academia, R&D, and the wider technology sector.

The 4-year PhD in Journalism and Communication covers media theory, communication strategy, and research methods. It supports the development of original scholarly work for academic, media, and professional communication contexts.

This PhD programme in Management Science and Engineering spans 3.5 years and combines analytical methods from engineering with management theory to investigate complex organisational systems. Candidates develop independent research addressing real-world problems across sectors including business, public administration, and higher education.

A 3.5-year PhD in Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering at Zhejiang University, taught in English, covering marine systems, ocean technologies, and engineering fundamentals; research bridges theoretical knowledge and practical marine applications.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, concentrating on advanced materials, their properties, and industrial applications, training students to conduct original research for academic or industrial careers.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, focusing on mechanical systems, materials behaviour, and design-led research, with original work relevant to academic, industrial, and research-institute environments.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, centred on foundational mechanical principles and their engineering applications, supporting original research for academic, industrial, and related professional settings.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Microbiology addresses microbial roles in human health, industrial processes, and environmental systems. Students develop laboratory expertise while engaging with applied questions in microbiology.

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.

A 3.5-year English-language PhD in Optical Communication Technology at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, covering optical communication systems, signal processing, and network design, with original research outcomes applicable to academic, industrial, or technology-development contexts.

This 3.5-year PhD in Optical Engineering covers optical systems, photonics, and laser technology. It combines theoretical study with applied research relevant to telecommunications, imaging, and materials. Candidates work on technical problems requiring both analytical rigour and experimental practice.

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.

This 4-year PhD in Pathogenic Biology examines the biology of infectious agents, host–pathogen interactions, and diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. Research training supports careers in academic microbiology, public health laboratories, and biotechnology.

The 4-year PhD in Pesticide Science focuses on pesticide chemistry, safety assessment, and sustainable use. Candidates carry out original research relevant to academic, institutional, and agricultural industry settings.

The 3.5-year PhD in Physics covers theoretical frameworks and experimental techniques across subfields such as condensed matter, optics, and quantum phenomena. Candidates produce original findings applicable to university research, national labs, and industrial R&D.

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.

A 3.5-year English-taught PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, addressing energy systems, thermodynamics, and related engineering science, oriented toward original research for academic, industrial, or research-organisation careers.