The PhD in Nanoscience and Engineering at Donghua University in Shanghai is a research-oriented doctoral degree offered by the College of Materials Science and Engineering, one of the university’s nationally recognized first-level doctoral disciplines that also includes Materials Science & Engineering and related areas. As part of the broader doctoral programs available at Donghua, Nanoscience and Engineering focuses on in-depth scientific investigation and technological innovation at the nanoscale, integrating principles of physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering to explore the structure, properties, synthesis and application of nanomaterials and nano-engineered systems. Although specific detailed course lists and research areas for this program are not published in full publicly, it sits within the materials science family of doctoral studies and is expected to encompass advanced research in nanomaterials, nano-fabrication methods, nanostructured functional systems, characterization techniques and interdisciplinary applications in areas like energy, electronics, biomedicine and advanced materials. Doctoral candidates pursue original research under faculty supervision, complete prescribed advanced coursework to deepen theoretical foundations, and produce a doctoral dissertation presenting novel contributions to the field. The typical duration of the PhD is four years of full-time study, with the option for instruction in English or Chinese for international students, and applicants generally need a master’s degree along with requisite language proficiency in either Chinese (HSK) or English (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL) as part of the admission requirements. The program prepares graduates for academic research careers, industrial R&D roles, and leadership positions in advanced nanotechnology and materials engineering sectors.