Recorded programs and tuition
PhD programs in China
Doctoral programs usually last three to four years. A supervisor acceptance letter is often the deciding step, so start contacting supervisors early.
- Programs recorded
- 31
- Universities
- 2
- Lowest yearly tuition
- CNY 25,000
- Deadline not yet passed
- 0
Most programs are in Nanjing, Ma'anshan.
31 of 31 programs · Recorded tuition from CNY 25,000 to CNY 30,000 per year
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
3S Integration and Meteorological Applications
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Applied Meteorology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Artificial Intelligence
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric Environment
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Atmospheric Sounding
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Big Data and Business Intelligence
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Bio-Environmental Information Materials
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Carbon Neutrality Science and Technology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Climate System and Climate Change
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Computer Application Technology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Computer Science and Technology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Ecology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Emergency Management
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Environmental Perception and Intelligent Control
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Environmental Science and Engineering
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Higher Education Management
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Hydrometeorology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Information and Communication Engineering
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Land Surface Process
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Lightning Science and Technology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Management Science and Engineering
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Marine Meteorology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Meteorology
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
- PhDRecorded deadline passed
Optical Engineering
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology- City
- Nanjing
- Teaching language
- English, Chinese · 3 years or above (2026 brochure)
- Tuition
- CNY 25,000 / year
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026 (closed; self-funded and university scholarship routes)
Common questions
How much does it cost per year?
Across the 31 programs here with one yearly tuition figure, the lowest is CNY 25,000 and the middle half charge CNY 25,000 to CNY 25,000 before any scholarship. Accommodation, insurance, a medical check and the residence permit come on top; open the full cost breakdown for any program to see them.
Do I need a supervisor before applying for a PhD in China?
Many universities expect a supervisor acceptance letter or at least prior contact. It strengthens scholarship applications too, so plan time to research and email supervisors before the deadline.
How long does a PhD in China take?
Usually three to four years, and it can be longer if research is not finished. Check the recorded duration on each program.
Not sure which program fits?
Share your results, subject and budget. A counsellor compares at least three suitable options in writing, with the full cost for each.