The PhD in Finance (or Finance/Financial Management) at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) in Dalian, China is an advanced research-oriented doctoral degree typically lasting 3 – 5 years that prepares students for high-level academic, policy, or industry careers in finance and related fields. DUFE is a well-established public research university with a long history of doctoral education in finance; its Finance discipline has had the authority to grant doctoral degrees since the 1980s and is part of a strong research culture in applied and theoretical economics and management.

The PhD programme is structured around independent, original research on topics such as corporate finance, financial markets, risk management, banking, quantitative finance and other sub-fields, and requires students to complete and defend a doctoral dissertation that contributes new knowledge to the discipline. While coursework varies by department, doctoral candidates usually undertake advanced research methods, finance theory and specialized seminars tailored to their research focus, and they work closely with faculty supervisors throughout their studies. International students can apply to doctoral programs in finance, with both Chinese-medium and potentially English-medium options available, subject to language requirements (e.g., HSK for Chinese teaching or IELTS equivalent for English).

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.