Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, examining Earth’s physical characteristics and dynamic systems through theoretical analysis and applied research. Students work with advanced instrumentation and participate in interdisciplinary projects tied to national geoscience priorities. The programme prepares students for research and professional roles in academia, industry, and government.

A four-year English-taught PhD in History of Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, centred on historical inquiry into scientific and technological change across periods and cultures. It encourages interdisciplinary investigation of science and technology’s social, philosophical, and cultural contexts. Graduates enter careers in academia, research institutes, and policy-oriented organisations.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Information and Communication Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, covering core and emerging topics in the discipline. Students engage in research that bridges theory and practice, supported by access to USTC’s national laboratory infrastructure. The programme targets those intending to work in academia, industry, or research institutions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Instrument Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, focused on precision measurement, sensor development, and instrumentation systems design. Training combines theoretical foundations with experimental research conducted in USTC’s laboratories and national facilities. Career pathways include research, academia, and high-tech industry.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, covering theoretical and applied mechanics, with laboratory-based research and emphasis on engineering challenges.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Anhui University of Technology, focused on supervised original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mathematics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, delivering rigorous training in advanced mathematics and research methods, with attention to both theoretical foundations and applied contexts.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, using quantitative approaches, operational research, and systems engineering to investigate complex management problems through research and analytical training.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Metallurgical Engineering at Anhui University of Technology, emphasising research in metallurgical processes, materials behaviour, and industrial applications.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Nuclear Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, combining theoretical instruction with practical research experience in nuclear science and engineering.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Optics Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, centred on optical principles and their technological applications, delivered through research-led teaching and use of advanced facilities.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Philosophy at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, where candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physics at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, delivering training in advanced physics concepts and research methodologies, including work on quantum manipulation and nanotechnology.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, covering energy systems, thermodynamics, and heat transfer technologies, with research oriented toward sustainable energy solutions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Quantum Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, covering quantum mechanics, quantum information, quantum computation, and quantum communication via rigorous research training.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Safety Science and Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of China, covering safety management, risk assessment, and engineering practices, with applied research linked to USTC’s national laboratories and technical priorities.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Statistics at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, focusing on statistical theory, methods, and applications—including data analysis, statistical modeling, and computational statistics—through advanced coursework and original research.

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Surgery at Anhui Medical University in Hefei. The programme integrates theoretical study with clinical training and addresses complex surgical research questions within the university’s teaching-research-clinical framework.