The Academic Doctoral Degree is offered from 8 disciplines. The Academic Doctoral Degree of SCUT is established in accordance with a traditional discipline curriculum including Economics, Law, Literature, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Management, Interdisciplinary Studies.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be under the age of 40.

2. The information page of valid Ordinary Passport. Visa page or Residence Permit page is required to provide for applicants currently in China.

3. Master's degree diploma and transcripts with good record. Applicants who have not graduated from master program should provide a Pre-graduation Certificate or a testimonial indicating the expected graduation date(Please ensure that you submit the official Master degree certificates and transcripts before enrollment).

4. The language proficiency certificate must be valid at the time of enrollment and is only valid for 2 years:
   (1) Language requirements for Chinese Medium programs

   • HSK Band 4 with 180 scores or above for Science or Engineering studies; HSKK test score is required.

   • HSK Band 5 with 180 scores or above for Liberal Arts, Economics, or Management studies; HSKK test score is required.

   (2) Language requirements for English Medium programs (only for non-English speaking countries, language certificate must be valid for the latest 2 years)

   • TOEFL IBT 80 or above

   • IELTS 6.0 or above

   • Duolingo English test 112 scores or above

   • Other equivalent English language qualifications (TOEFL Essentials™ Scores and TOEFL MyBest® Scores etc.)

   (3) Language requirements for Bilingual Medium programs

   • HSK Band 4 with 180 scores or above; HSKK test score is required.

   • TOEFL IBT 80 or above; IELTS 6.0 or above; Duolingo English test 112 scores or above; Other equivalent English language qualifications. (only for non-English speaking countries)

   (4) Those students who are exempt from submitting an English Language Certificate must meet all the following conditions

   • A citizen of an English-speaking country.

   • Obtain the highest-level degree of education from an institution operating in English and submitting a proof issued by the institution.

5. Original copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (must be filled out in Chinese or English, the result is only valid for 1 year).

6. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.

7. A pre-acceptance letter signed by SCUT professors or associate professors.

8. A study or research plan written in Chinese/English (1000 words minimum).

9. To apply for music related programs, please submit a DVD or CD of your live performance. To apply for architecture related programs or design related programs, please submit a portfolio of your work.

10. Abstract(s) of graduation thesis(es) or published paper(s).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

June 15 of each year

STUDY STARTING TIME

September of each year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Log on www.scut.edu.cn/apply and establish an account;
Fill out the application's personal information, upload the scanned copy of supporting documents (listed above) and pay the application fee online;
If you are accepted, you will receive an electronic Admission Letter.

NOTES：

*The above information is subject to changes with further notices.
*All documents mentioned above must be submitted either in English or in Chinese, and other languages must be translated before submission.