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PhD of Thermal Energy Engineering

East China University of Science and Technology

  • Shanghai, China
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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East China University of Science and Technology campus

About the program

Doctoral programme in Thermal Energy Engineering in the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering at ECUST, Taught in English.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop technical understanding of Thermal Energy Engineering
  • Practise problem solving and analytical methods
  • And apply relevant tools to subject-specific projects and assignments.

Career outcomes

  • Thermal Energy Engineering Specialist
  • Thermal Energy Engineering Associate

Curriculum

  • Four-year academic PhD with at least 10 credits in year one. Compulsory: A Glimpse of China
  • Basic Chinese I and II. Electives include numerical solution of differential equations
  • Energy chemical engineering and pollution control engineering. Research fields: carbonaceous feedstock gasification
  • Multiphase flow simulation
  • Fuel cells.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree or above
  • Foreign passport holder in good health
  • Transcripts
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Study plan
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 105
  • Or a previous degree taught in English.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree or above, Foreign passport holder in good health, Transcripts, Two recommendation letters, Study plan.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Master Degree Certificate
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Language Proficiency
  • Two Academic Recommendation Letters
  • Study Plan.

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility and deadlines: for the 2026 intake CGS 2026-02-15
  2. Shanghai Government Scholarship 2026-04-15
  3. Self-sponsored 2026-06-15
  4. 2027 dates not yet published. Apply through the institution's online admissions process and pay the 600 CNY non-refundable application fee. Upload passport
  5. Degree certificate
  6. Transcripts
  7. Language certificate
  8. Acceptance letter if the school asks
  9. Two recommendation letters
  10. 800-word study plan
  11. Non-criminal record
  12. Financial statement and physical examination form. The college screens applications
  13. Then sends strong ones for academic review. Admitted applicants receive an admission notice and visa application form
  14. After tuition payment ECUST provides the study-visa documents. Register within the period the university sets.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥35,000, ¥44,000 CNY
Application fee¥600 CNY
Deposit¥2,000 CNY

Program details

CampusXuhui Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Resources and Environmental Engineering
DepartmentDepartment of Thermal Energy Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value10
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteEligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.