Programs

The PhD in Chemistry at HKUST develops advanced understanding of chemical principles and research methodologies. Students engage in laboratory-based and interdisciplinary research across core and emerging areas of chemistry.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry in Beijing, oriented toward advanced chemical research. Projects often integrate chemistry with materials science and technology, and the programme leads to careers in academia, industry, and research institutes.

The four-year PhD in Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China involves independent experimental or theoretical research in chemistry, guided by faculty supervisors. Work spans subdisciplines including physical, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry.

A four-year, English-language PhD programme in Chemistry delivered by China University Petroleum East China in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

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

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry at Wenzhou University. Research is conducted under faculty supervision.

The PhD in Chemistry is a four-year English-taught research programme at Xi Jiaotong Liverpool University, delivered in collaboration with the University of Liverpool. Research themes include nanomaterials, organic synthesis, green chemistry, sensors, and drug delivery.

The PhD in Chemistry is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an. Students conduct independent research in chemistry under academic supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry at Wuhan University, requiring original research across subdisciplines such as organic, inorganic, physical, or analytical chemistry. Work is conducted under faculty supervision. Graduates pursue research, teaching, or technical roles in academia, industry, or national laboratories.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, providing advanced training across chemical disciplines, with a focus on independent laboratory work and analytical skill development for academic or industrial roles.

A four-year English-language PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, combining chemical science and engineering practice, with interdisciplinary research addressing sustainability challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry and Physics of Polymers at Beihang University focused on original research into polymer structure, behaviour, and functional properties under academic supervision.

Jiangnan University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology. Research spans process design, reaction engineering, and sustainable chemical technologies.

The PhD in China Studies is a four-year doctorate in the humanities and social sciences, jointly delivered by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. It supports original research on China across disciplines including history, literature, sociology, anthropology, geography, politics, and international relations. Students are based at XJTLU and supervised by academic staff from both institutions. The award is a University of Liverpool degree, recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.

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.

This four-year English-taught SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science) in Chinese Law examines domestic legal doctrines, institutions, and jurisprudence alongside comparative and international legal contexts.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Chinese Materia Medica at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine centres on pharmacological analysis, formulation science, and clinical application of traditional herbal medicine. It supports careers in TCM research, teaching, or clinical practice.

This three-year English-taught PhD focuses on Chinese Material Medica, examining the biological and pharmacological characteristics of traditional herbal substances and their relevance to contemporary health science.

Southern Medical University delivers a three-year, English-taught PhD in Chinese Pharmacology focused on scholarly research into traditional Chinese medicinal substances, their properties, and applications. Supervised original research is central to the programme.

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.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Circuit and System at Fudan University, centred on advanced circuit design and system architecture, with supervised research in electronics and communication systems integrating theory and practice.