Academic & Admissions

Doctoral education focuses on training talents, with an emphasis on theoretical depth and innovation abilities. The IE Department supports students to participate in international joint training and international exchange activities to broaden their international horizon and encourages students to participate in the social practice of universities or national key scientific research institutes during the study period.

The doctoral degree program usually lasts 3 to 5 years. Students with Master’s degree usually spend 3 to 4 years, and students without Master’s degree spend 4 to 5 years. The programs have 25 and 32 degree credits respectively. Students without an IE related Master’s degree shall take prerequisite courses suggested by the supervisor.