The Ph.D. in Nuclear Technology and Applications at Lanzhou University is a research-oriented doctoral program offered under the first-level discipline of Nuclear Science and Technology, within the School of Nuclear Science and Technology. This program focuses on advanced study and innovation at the intersection of nuclear science, engineering, and applied technologies, preparing students to engage in cutting-edge research and development in areas where nuclear techniques and systems are used. Building on a long history of nuclear research and teaching at Lanzhou University, the curriculum integrates nuclear engineering principles, radiation technology, instrumentation and measurement, and practical nuclear applications to address scientific and societal challenges in energy, industry, environment, and health. Doctoral candidates undertake independent research under faculty supervision, contributing original solutions to complex problems in nuclear technology and its applications, and are trained to become leaders in academia, research institutions, government agencies, and industry sectors that rely on nuclear technology for innovation and safety.
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).