PhD in Finance

For PhD in Finance, the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 15, 2027, while tuition is 50,000 CNY per year.

The PhD in Finance at Central University of Finance and Economics is a 4-year program for international students who want to become experts in finance. This PhD degree is taught in English and focuses on advanced research in finance.

The curriculum covers subjects like financial theory, investments, and corporate finance. Students will develop skills in research, data analysis, and academic writing. The program also includes hands-on components, such as research projects and academic papers, to help students develop their expertise in finance.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as finance professors, research analysts, portfolio managers, or financial consultants in universities, research institutions, or private companies. They can work in industries like finance, banking, or investment, and can be employed by organizations such as investment banks, hedge funds, or financial regulatory agencies.

Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) in Beijing, established in 1949, is a leading institution focused on economics, management and related disciplines while offering breadth across law, arts, science and engineering. Located in Haidian and with a larger Shahe campus, CUFE combines a historic downtown location with a growing suburban site, giving students access to Beijing's academic, cultural and professional resources. The university is recognized for rigorous finance and economics training and for close ties with government and industry.

CUFE provides targeted programs and a supportive School of International Cultural Exchange that manages international admissions, Chinese language instruction and preparatory programs. International students benefit from scholarship opportunities, structured cultural activities and practical exposure to China’s financial and policy environment. The university emphasizes research facilities, modern laboratories and collaborative projects that connect students with faculty expertise in finance, taxation, and management.

Student life at CUFE includes organized cultural excursions around Beijing and campus events that ease integration for non-native students. Accommodation options are available through international student apartments with essential amenities and campus services. Prospective international applicants should consider CUFE when seeking concentrated training in finance or economics within a centrally located Beijing campus, and they should review scholarship criteria and language program options to plan a successful application and transition.