Ningbo University

Ningbo University

Aquatic

Doctoral
BASIC INFORMATION
STARTING DATE
: September, 2025
DURATION
: 4 YEARS
TEACHING LANGUAGE
: English
APPLICATION DEADLINE
: August, 2025
TUITION FEE
: RMB 20,000
APPLICATION FEE
: RMB 500
SERVICE FEE
: FREE
CONTACT US FOR ANY QUESTION
TELP
: 082145679188

The Aquaculture program at Ningbo University (NBU), begun in 1958 before being merged into NBU from another college, is one of oldest aquaculture programs in China. Currently, Department of Aquaculture in School of Marine Science in NBU offers exciting opportunities for students interested in Aquaculture and applied research in aquatic systems at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. Approved by State Council Academic Degrees Committee, the Aquaculture program has offered Master degree since 1998, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree since 2007.The program aims to cultivate outstanding talents or professionals with profound and systemic knowledge of Aquaculture. The M.S. candidate must be able to use a kind of foreign language to read the magazines of this speciality and professional documents, write the abstract of dissertation, and be able to dialog in simple way. The Ph. D. candidate students should have the capability for engaging in the scientific research, be creative in research and education, be able to use a kind of foreign language to read the magazines of this speciality and professional documents, write the dissertation, and be able to dialog in professional way. 

Application Requirements

(1) Foreign citizens with a valid ordinary passport and Bachelor's degree for master's program applicants, in good physical and mental health.

(2) Foreign citizens with a valid ordinary passport and Master's degree for doctoral program applicants, in good physical and mental health.

(3) Language Proficiency:

Chinese Medium Programs

Chinese language proficiency of HSK 4 (score 210 or above) or HSK 5. If you have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree taught in Chinese in China, you may apply for exemption for HSK requirements.

English Medium Programs

Good English language proficiency. For those whose native language is not English, please provide score report of English language test (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/others).

Application Documents

1. Application form with photo

2. A photocopy of passport

3. Highest degree and transcript (original copy or notarized copy)

4. Certificate of Non-criminal Record

5. Remittance receipt of the application fee