PhD in Global Studies

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jun 15, 2027, and tuition fees for PhD in Global Studies are 37,000 CNY per year.

The PhD in Global Studies at Southwest University is for students who want to study global issues and trends. This 4-year PhD degree helps students develop a deep understanding of global problems and solutions. The program is taught in English and takes place on campus in Chongqing, China.

The curriculum covers specific subjects like global governance, international relations, and cultural studies. Students develop skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis. They also get to work on hands-on projects, such as case studies and policy analyses.

Graduates of this program can work as Global Affairs Specialists, International Relations Experts, Policy Analysts, Researchers, or Consultants. They can find jobs in government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and private companies. The skills they develop in this program help them succeed in these careers.

Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing is a major comprehensive university formed in 2005 through the merger of longstanding institutions, now serving over 36,000 students with more than 500 international learners and a wide portfolio of 146 programmes. Set on an extensive garden-style campus near the Jialing River and Jinyun Mountain, SWU combines strong traditions in teacher education and agricultural science with broad disciplinary coverage across the sciences, humanities and applied fields. Its scale and facilities support a lively campus life and diverse research activity.

SWU is noted for disciplinary strengths such as education, psychology and agronomy, and it supports significant research initiatives from silkworm genomics to ethnic education and cognitive studies. The university offers abundant laboratory and fieldwork opportunities, structured postgraduate pathways and a network of national and provincial research centres. Programmes are designed to integrate practical skills, research training and community engagement, preparing students for academic and professional careers alike.

International students can expect comfortable accommodation options, language support and campus services that ease adjustment to life in Chongqing; dormitories provide air conditioning, internet access and communal facilities while campus amenities include sports and cultural activities. SWU promotes scholarships and application guidance for overseas applicants and encourages prospective students to review specific programme entry requirements, funding opportunities and research supervisors when preparing their applications.