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Master of Theoretical Physics

South China University of Technology

Guangzhou, China
3 years
Chinese
On campus
Master

About the program

A structured research doctorate in theoretical physics leading to a PhD thesis.

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

Learners studying Theoretical Physics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
Interpret evidence
Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Research and teaching in a university
Research institute or industry
Public sector agencies
Scientific civil service
Banking and stock market analysis
Business and actuarial work

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Theoretical Physics (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

Non-Chinese citizen under 35 with a valid passport; bachelor 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 (1
000 words minimum); two recommendation letters; pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor (not MBA); MBA needs 3 years of work after bachelor or 2 after master
Bachelor degree with good record (no numerical minimum published)

Accepted academic background

Non-Chinese citizen under 35; bachelor degree diploma and transcripts (or pre-graduation certificate); two recommendation letters; pre-acceptance letter signed by a SCUT professor; study/research plan (1000 words minimum); physical examination form; portfolio or performance recording for design/architecture/music programmes

Language tests

HSK 180

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	¥28,000 CNY
Application fee	¥450 CNY
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Wushan Campus
Faculty or school	School of Physics and Optoelectronics
Department	_
Teaching language	Chinese
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
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.