The Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at Lanzhou University is a research‑focused doctoral program offered under the first‑level discipline of Mathematical Sciences through the School of Mathematics and Statistics. Lanzhou University’s mathematics discipline has a long academic tradition and is authorized to grant doctoral degrees in mathematics and its subfields, including applied mathematics. The Ph.D. program is designed to train high‑level researchers and scholars with deep theoretical foundations and advanced analytical skills who can apply mathematical methods to solve complex problems in science, engineering, technology, and interdisciplinary fields. It emphasizes rigorous coursework, comprehensive research training, and independent dissertation research that contribute new insights to the theory and applications of mathematics. Applied mathematics at Lanzhou University encompasses key areas such as applied mathematical models and analysis, scientific computing, numerical simulation, discrete and network mathematics, and statistical and data‑driven methods, supported by research institutes and laboratories that enhance both theoretical and computational research capacity. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academic research, national laboratories, industry R&D, and interdisciplinary roles where advanced mathematical modeling and analytical expertise are essential for innovation and problem‑solving.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
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Requirements Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, have a master’s degree and be under the age of 45 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with certain work experience and high academic ability).
Language proficiency requirements:
1. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs of literature, history, philosophy, education and law should have a level 4 HSK certificate with minimum score of 210,or HSK certificate of level 5 or above; applicants for other Chinese-taught programs should have a level 4 HSK certificate with minimum score of 190.
2. There are no Chinese language proficiency requirements for the applicants of English-taught programs, but they (except for English native speakers) must have an internet-based TOEFL test score 90 or IELTS test score 6.5 (or above).