PhD Candidates

The cultivation of the doctoral candidates focuses on the academic researches. We endeavor to cultivate high-level researchers with pioneering spirit and international competitiveness, who can stay on the frontiers of scientific research. The PhD recipients of metallurgical engineering should have not only a broad theoretical basis but also in-depxh and systematic knowledge in fields such as physical chemistry of metallurgy, metallurgy transmission principle, metallurgy, and metallography. They should be able to master the recent developments of the discipline, and have the ability to perform scientific research independently. They should be able to well use modern experimental tools and methods to be engaged in the studies of new processes, products, and related theories of metallurgical engineering. They are expected to be well qualified for be expert, scholar, as well as technical manager in universities, institutes and companies. The doctoral dissertations should be original and innovative in theorems or applications. Also, the PhD recipients should be healthy physically and psychologically, and master at least one foreign language.

Notes:

* All SKLAM departments offer English-based PhD programs in their respective area of focus. However, if a candidate completes an English-based PhD program, the candidate can only receive a PhD certificate for the field of "Metallurgical Engineering," regardless of the department from which they graduated.

* Upon review of a candidate's academic record, accepted candidates may be required to complete remedial courses during their PhD program. Though these courses will be officially taught in Chinese, the candidate will have the option of completing the course by carrying out relevant research projects in English.

Requirements for admission:

* Research Proposal. Candidates must contact SKLAM faculty to find an advisor to pre-approve Research Proposal. Please note that candidates can conduct research in English and that a full list of faculty's research interests can be found in the faculty page.

* Personal Statement (English - approximately 1,500 words).

* Two Recommendation Letters from prior professors.

* Minimum IELTS 6.0 score; OR minimum IBT TOEFL 80 score.

* Minimum HSK level 5 Chinese profiency (applicable only if applying for a Chinese-based PhD program).

* Table of contents and abstracts of any academic publications.

* For other administrative requirements please visit the International Office's Graduate Application Process page.