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1 PhD University in China

Of the 1 PhD universities in China, Shenyang Agricultural University ranks highest on research impact (977,355 citations). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Shenyang Agricultural University has the largest research record in this group, with 977,355 citations and an h-index of 217.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Shenyang Agricultural University, founded in 1985. Shenyang Agricultural University is the largest, with 20,036 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Agriculture & Environment (3), Horticulture (1), Medicine & Health Sciences (1) and Business & Management (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Shenyang Agricultural University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD in China?

Shenyang Agricultural University (#162 in China) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD in China?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD course take in China?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD courses start in China?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD courses in China?

Shenyang Agricultural University, with 6.

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