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A four-year English-taught PhD in Advanced Materials and Fabrication Technology at East China University of Science and Technology, a public research university in Shanghai. The programme is grounded in the university’s origins in chemical technology and utilises facilities across three locations in the city.

Engineering

The four-year PhD in Analytic Chemistry at ECUST builds on the university’s established presence in chemical sciences. Research spans method development, sensor design, and analytical applications across its campuses in Xuhui, Fengxian, and Jinshan. The programme is taught in English.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Anthropology at East China Normal University in Shanghai covering cultural, social, and biological dimensions of human societies, with emphasis on research skills, critical thinking, fieldwork opportunities, and engagement with contemporary anthropological issues.

Social Sciences

A three-year English-taught PhD in Applied Chemistry at Shanghai University, grounded in chemical principles and their real-world applications. Students receive advanced training in research methodology and are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and research institutions.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Applied Chemistry at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

Natural Sciences

The three-year PhD in Aquaculture focuses on sustainable aquaculture systems, aquatic ecosystems, and research methodology. It supports career development in academia, industry, and environmental policy.

Agriculture & Food

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture (AD) at Tongji University in Shanghai, addressing architectural theory, design processes, and technological applications, with research informed by sustainability principles and international perspectives.

Architecture

A four-year English-taught PhD in Astronomy focusing on astrophysics, cosmology, stellar evolution, space science, and observational methodology.

Natural Sciences

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.

Humanities

East China University of Science and Technology offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Biochemical Engineering in Shanghai, centred on supervised original research.

Engineering

A three-year English-taught PhD in Biochemical Engineering at Shanghai University, centred on biochemical processes and their engineering applications, with training in innovative research and development for careers in academia, industry, or research institutions.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Bioengineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, enabling interdisciplinary research that integrates biology and engineering. Students carry out laboratory-based projects to develop technical and analytical competencies for careers in academia, industry, and healthcare.

Engineering

This PhD investigates biological and biomimetic materials through four years of supervised original research at Donghua University in Shanghai.

Engineering

Donghua University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Biological Materials Science, covering the development and characterisation of biomaterials for medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Biology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, strengthening research knowledge and skills across the biological sciences. It stresses innovative methodologies and collaborative work, with original research conducted in university laboratories.

Natural Sciences

The PhD in Biology is a three-year research programme in life sciences, with emphasis on marine biology, fisheries, and food-related topics. It prepares graduates for research and teaching roles in universities, institutes, and industry.

Natural Sciences

A four-year English-taught PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Fudan University in Shanghai, integrating engineering and medical disciplines through interdisciplinary research in biomaterials, medical imaging, and tissue engineering.

Engineering

A three-year English-language PhD in Biomedical Engineering is delivered by University Shanghai Science And Technology Usst in Shanghai. Research is conducted independently and guided by academic staff.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, bridging engineering and life sciences to investigate medical imaging, biomaterials, and bioinformatics, with relevance to healthcare and scientific institutions.

Engineering

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Biotechnology and Bioengineering. The programme integrates ECUST’s chemical technology background with contemporary bioengineering research themes.

Engineering

A four-year English-taught PhD in Business Administration at Tongji University in Shanghai, developing scholarly expertise in business theory and practice, with focus on research methodology, strategic management, and innovation, and supporting independent academic work.

Business & Economics

A four-year, English-language PhD in Business Administration at Donghua University in Shanghai. Research is conducted independently under academic supervision.

Business & Economics

The four-year PhD in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems focuses on spatial analysis and geospatial technologies. Research and applied work prepare graduates for positions in academic, governmental, and technical domains.

Engineering

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Chemical Engineering. The programme reflects ECUST’s origins in chemical technology and operates from its Xuhui, Fengxian, and Jinshan campuses.

Engineering