PhD of Sociology
- Xi'an, China
- 4 years
- Chinese
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
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
- Develop subject knowledge in Sociology and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Urban planner
- Social service provider
- Public health worker
- Community liaison
- Journalist
- Educator
- Admission counselor
- Public relations
- Juvenile counselor
- Police officer
Curriculum
- Courses on crime
- Law and society
- The criminal justice system
- Policing and corrections
- Health
- Illness and care
- Gender
- Race and ethnicity
- Life changes and choices
- And Chicago encounters.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree
- Under 40
- Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
- Two professor recommendations
- 1
- 500-word study plan on XJTU template
- English: IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110
- Chinese: HSK 4 (180).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- Not required
- HSK 4 (180 points or above)
Documents you’ll need
- XJTU online application form
- Valid passport
- Notarized master diploma
- Notarized academic transcripts
- Two professor/associate-professor recommendation letters
- Study or research plan (at least 1500 words on the XJTU doctoral template)
- Applicable language certificate
- Physical examination and blood test
- Valid non-criminal record
- Supervisor recommendation where specified
- CSC application form if applying for CSC scholarship. Reference: XJTU 2026 postgraduate guide
- Reconfirm for 2027.
How to apply
- Review the current international postgraduate admissions guidance and confirm your intended program and funding route. Prepare your master’s degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- two academic recommendation letters
- a study or research plan of at least 1
- 500 words in the university’s doctoral format. Create an account on the Xi’an Jiaotong University international student application system and complete your application. Upload the required passport
- language certificate
- medical examination
- non-criminal record and other supporting documents. If applying for a Chinese Government Scholarship
- complete the relevant scholarship application as instructed. Pay the application fee after the initial review when the university issues its payment notice. Monitor your application portal and email for possible supervisor review
- interview
- examinations and admission updates. After admission
- follow the official visa and registration instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥34,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥500 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | Chinese |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | 2026 reference: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, XJTU postgraduate freshman scholarship, Xi'an City Belt and Road scholarship. Eligibility and availability are conditional, Confirm 2027. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
2026 reference: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, XJTU postgraduate freshman scholarship, Xi'an City Belt and Road scholarship. Eligibility and availability are conditional, Confirm 2027.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥34,000 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥500 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥30,000 CNY.
Accepted language tests: Not required, HSK 4 (180 points or above).
2026 reference: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, XJTU postgraduate freshman scholarship, Xi'an City Belt and Road scholarship. Eligibility and availability are conditional, Confirm 2027.