PhD in Ecology

The tuition fee is 26,000 CNY per year, and the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 30, 2027.

The PhD in Ecology program at Sichuan Agricultural University is a 4-year doctoral program taught in English. It's for students who want to gain advanced knowledge in ecological principles and conservation.

The curriculum includes subjects like ecosystem ecology, biodiversity, and ecological modeling. Students will develop skills in research design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing through laboratory and fieldwork experiences.

Graduates can work as Ecological Consultants, Wildlife Biologists, Environmental Policy Analysts, Conservation Managers, or Research Professors in universities, government agencies, or environmental organizations.

Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) in Ya'an, China, was founded in 1906 and has grown into a comprehensive institution with about 43,000 students across multiple campuses. SICAU emphasizes agricultural sciences, biotechnology and life sciences while offering a wide range of disciplines from engineering and economics to the arts. Its three campuses in Ya'an, Chengdu and Dujiangyan provide diverse learning environments, modern laboratories and extensive field and experimental sites for applied research and training.

Academically, SICAU is known for strengths in crop and animal science, breeding, preventive veterinary medicine and agricultural engineering, with nationally recognized disciplines and extensive international collaborations. The university offers many degree programs and short-term courses tailored for international students, and maintains research partnerships with universities and institutes worldwide. Campus resources include research institutes, modern libraries and specialist training bases that support student-led projects and internships.

SICAU welcomes international students and provides on-campus accommodation, orientation services and academic advising to support academic success and cultural adaptation. The university offers scholarships and English-taught options in selected programs, and assists students with practical arrangements for living and study. Prospective applicants should check program availability, language requirements and scholarship deadlines early, and contact international admissions to arrange application steps and arrival planning.