PhD in Engineering Programs in China in English
China now has the most PhD graduates in the world and is one of the best places to get your PhD.
The course structure of a PhD or doctoral program in China is similar to the UK and US. First, you will choose a novel topic in your field and conduct a detailed research about it with the assistance of a chosen supervisor. Upon completion of the research, you will submit a thesis presenting significant findings.
The normal length of a full-time Chinese PhD program is three to four years with an option apply for a one year extension to complete writing your dissertation.
A PhD’s academic year in China is composed of two semesters, the spring semester which starts in March and ends in mid July and the fall semester which starts in mid September and ends in January.
There are many types of PhD engineering programs in China. Civil engineering, biomedical engineering, petroleum engineering, etc., You can search and find the full list here.
Why do a PhD in Engineering in China
China produces one of the largest engineering graduates in the world. With schools like Tsinghua University and Peking University ranking in the QS Top World Universities, China offers unparalleled education for any student to study engineering.
Those who graduate from Chinese universities with degrees in engineering have been successful in large international projects across the world. China also offers numerous career opportunities for engineering professionals.
China boasts of world-class infrastructure and advanced construction methodologies and technology, ensuring that every student learns the best practices in engineering.
You can read more about studying engineering in China here.
PhD Scholarships in China
Yes there are are scholarships for PhD in China but they are not too simple to apply. You need to find a supervisor and then apply, or you need to be accepted for the CSC scholarship. We suggest that you apply to the PhD program at universities and the scholarships at the same time. More information is here.
PhD Admissions Process
Applying for a PhD in China is different from applying for bachelor or master programs. In addition to meeting the admission requirements and application materials, students are required to find their own supervisors to guide them during the course of their study.
We can help to send you a list of supervisors, and we have a template letter that you can use here. It can be difficult to get hold of the professors, so we put some tips there.
To proceed with your application, you need to find three suitable supervisors from the university for your research proposal. Once your find a supervisor, send the request for supervision on your thesis. If the supervisor approves, you will receive a confirmation letter or email. You can then continue on with the application process.
PhD Admission Requirements
Applicants for doctoral programs must have attained a master’s degree, and students who graduated from a non-Chinese institution must have a master’s degree from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education of China.
Full List of PhD Engineering Programs in China
There are many PhD in Engineering programs, we suggest you can search by subject here.
The full list of PhD Engineering programs in China is here.
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