Know about Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) degree from
China and doctorate research programs in Chinese Universities.
PhD education in China is the second stage of the 'Graduate Education
of China', while master's or post-graduation programs are regarded as
the first stage. A PhD program will lead a student to a 'doctorate
degree', which is a research-based program. PhD programs in China allow
students to carry out research-based elaborate study for two different
categories of personnel:
The eligibility to get admission into a PhD program
in Chinese Universities is to possess a Master's degree or equivalent
education. In addition to this minimum requirement, a student seeking
PhD admission must have the recommendations of at least two associate
professors or professors who are specialists in the concerned fields.
The duration of PhD degree programs vary from three to five full years
of study. The doctoral students should have a firm and complete grasp of
basic theories and a deep, systematic and specialized knowledge of the
desired disciplines.
The examination and evaluation for PhD programs in Chinese universities
and other institutions is structured at different levels. The Academic
Degree Committee of the State Council organizes the examination and
evaluation of doctoral programs in conjunction with the responsible
higher authorities. The Committee may also entrust commissions and
departments concerned to conduct the examination and evaluation of
doctoral programs in some special professional fields. Most of the
institutions in China admit students on the basis of entrance tests for
the PhD programs.
