Overview

Features

The School of Physics and Astronomy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has become one of the most vigorous and comprehensive physics departments nationwide.

It covers a broad range of research areas in the field of physics and astronomy, including particle and nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, optics, atomic and molecular physics, laser plasma physics, astronomy and astrophysics, computational physics, and interdisciplinary physics.

SPA hosts a national collaborative innovation center, three key laboratories of the Ministry of Education and one Shanghai key laboratory, and a computational physics platform, a micro-nano machining and testing platform and other public platforms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum mechanics
Advanced electrodynamics and analytical mechanics
Mathematical and numerical methods for physics
Quantum field theory
Particle and nuclear physics
Plasma physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

Physics View 4 other PhDs in Physics in China

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

160 _(verbal)

160 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

GMAT

550

English requirements

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree for doctoral program applicants
Degree certificates, in scanned files
Transcripts, in scanned files. Doctoral program applicants are required to submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Proof of language proficiency
Scanned copy of passport.
Passport-size photo.
Personal statement and study plan
Two letters of academic recommendation from scholars who are associate professors or above, or senior professionals in a related academic field
If you are applying for programs of the School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology or School of Mechanical Engineering, you are required to contact the supervisor beforehand and provide an acceptance letter by the supervisor.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45500 CNY / year

≈ 45500 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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