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PhD of Materials Science and Engineering

South China University of Technology

Guangzhou, China
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Advanced doctorate building the ability to solve challenging materials problems.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Materials Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

Faculty posts at universities
High-level materials careers

Curriculum

Four core subjects
Two seminar-based courses
First-year thesis research
Three post-core electives
A minor of two or three subjects
A general exam and a publishable doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

Non-Chinese citizen under 40 with a valid passport; master degree diploma and transcripts with a good record (or pre-graduation certificate); language certificate (HSK 4 or 5 with 180 plus HSKK for Chinese medium
TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo 112 for English medium); physical examination form; study or research plan; two recommendation letters; pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor; abstracts of thesis or published papers
Master degree with good record (no numerical minimum published)

Accepted academic background

Non-Chinese citizen under 40; master degree diploma and transcripts (or pre-graduation certificate); two recommendation letters; pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor; study/research plan; abstracts of thesis or published papers; physical examination form

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 112
HSK 180

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the research area
supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	¥40,000 CNY
Application fee	¥450 CNY
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Wushan Campus
Faculty or school	School of Materials Science and Engineering
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Chinese Government Scholarship and other university or regional awards may apply to eligible international degree applicants; award and degree restrictions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.