International students from all around the world are encouraged to apply to Shenzhen University’s (SZU) March intake Doctoral (PhD) programs. The university, which is situated in Shenzhen, China’s top innovation hotspot, provides cutting-edge research facilities, knowledgeable foreign supervisors, and alluring scholarship opportunities. These PhD programs offer excellent research instruction in both Chinese and English, making them ideal for students looking for fully financed doctoral studies in China.
Founded in 1983, Shenzhen University is a well-known public research university that has grown quickly in tandem with Shenzhen’s transition into a global hub for commerce, innovation, and technology. Strong ties between the institution and important businesses including electronics, engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship allow students to gain important exposure both academically and professionally. Science, engineering, business, law, medicine, humanities, and social sciences are just a few of the many subjects in which SZU provides extensive undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs. Shenzhen University provides a top-notch learning environment in one of China’s most forward-thinking and vibrant areas with its state-of-the-art campus, global outlook, and strong emphasis on practical research and innovation.
Host Country: China
University: Shenzhen University
Opportunity Type: PhD
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be foreign nationals who are qualified to study in China.
- A recognized master’s degree or an equivalent credential pertinent to the selected subject of study is a prerequisite for admission.
- According to doctoral admission rules, applicants must be under 40 at the time of application.
- In order to study abroad in China, students must complete the medical requirements and be in good physical and mental condition.
- Regardless of whether training is provided in Chinese or English, candidates must meet the program’s language competency criteria.
Benefits:
- Numerous scholarship programs financed by the Chinese government and universities are available to international PhD students at Shenzhen University.
- The Guangdong Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship offers 30,000 CNY in annual funding.
- The annual reward from the Shenzhen Universiade Scholarship is 40,000 CNY.
- Three categories are used to grant the Liyuan International Scholarship:
- First Class: 6,000 CNY monthly living allowance in addition to full tuition waiver.
- Second Class: 5,000 CNY per month in addition to a full tuition waiver.
- Third Class: 4,000 CNY a month in addition to a complete tuition waiver.
- Every overseas PhD student receives a supervisor allowance in addition to funding.
- The academic supervisor provides this payment, which comprises at least 12,000 CNY annually to assist academic and research endeavors.
Deadline: 31 May 2027
