Programs

Ningbo University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Aquaculture, where candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

The four-year PhD in Bioprospecting of Aquatic Resources at Ningbo University explores the identification and development of practical applications for biological resources from aquatic environments. Research is original and designed to support academic, industrial, or institutional contexts.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Communication and Information System at Ningbo University, addressing communication systems and information technologies, and training candidates in independent research for roles in academia, industry, or research institutions.

A four-year English-language PhD in Culture Studies is delivered by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China in Ningbo, operating within its transnational academic framework established in 2004 and approved by China’s Ministry of Education.

A six-year part-time English-taught PhD offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering at University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The programme supports doctoral research across science and engineering disciplines.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fishery Facilities and Equipment at Ningbo University in Ningbo, centred on fishery engineering systems and equipment.

A four-year English-taught PhD in History and Politics at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The programme supports independent research in historical and political studies within an internationally structured university setting.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Human Movement Science at Ningbo University, examining human movement, sport science, and biomechanics, and developing research capabilities for academic, research, or professional practice settings.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mathematics at Ningbo University, covering advanced mathematical theory and its applications, requiring original research suitable for academic or research careers.

Ningbo University offers a three-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics, requiring candidates to undertake original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Micro-Nano Electronics and Integrated Circuits focusing on micro- and nano-scale electronics and integrated circuit design. Candidates pursue original investigation relevant to academia, industry, or research.

A four-year PhD delivered in English by Nottingham University Business School China at University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Supervision spans diverse business research areas; the programme develops independent research capability for academic and professional pathways.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physical Electronics at Ningbo University, focused on the physical foundations of electronic devices and systems, with original research oriented toward academic, industrial, or research career pathways.

A four-year English-taught PhD in the School of Economics at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Research is original and economics-focused, conducted on the Ningbo campus under faculty supervision and aligned with the University of Nottingham’s doctoral model.

A three-year English-taught PhD hosted by the School of Education and English at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Candidates carry out original research in education or English-related disciplines on the Ningbo campus, following the University of Nottingham’s doctoral framework.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China delivers a four-year English-taught Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) for experienced education professionals. It combines cohort-based weekend study with an extended applied research project grounded in educational practice, policy, and professional knowledge.