The PhD in World Economy at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) in Dalian, China is a doctoral-level, research-oriented program offered as part of the university’s first-level doctoral degree authorization in applied economics, with World Economy listed among its doctoral specializations open to international students. The program typically spans 3–5 years and is designed to develop advanced expertise in global economic systems, international trade, macroeconomic trends and cross-border economic relations within both theoretical and empirical frameworks. Admission generally requires a master’s degree in economics, finance or a related field, strong academic performance, recommendation letters and meeting language requirements (such as IELTS for English-taught tracks or HSK for Chinese-taught tracks), along with successful completion of university assessments.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
Extra Notes
* All the application Documents must be submitted on ‘The Chinese Government Scholarship Information System' and ‘DUFE Online Application For International Students'. It is not necessary to post the hand copies.
* For doctoral degree applicants, the acceptance letter from DUFE’s doctoral supervisor is not required (if any, please attached). We will assign supervisor for eligible candidates according to the application documents.