PhD in Psychiatry and Mental Health (Chinese-taught)

Tuition comes to 4,448 USD per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on May 31, 2027.

The PhD in Psychiatry and Mental Health at Central South University is a degree for students who want to study mental health in Chinese. This PhD takes several years to complete and helps students become experts in their field.

The curriculum covers subjects like psychology and mental health treatment. Students will develop skills in research and patient care, and will get hands-on experience in clinics and hospitals.

Graduates can become Psychiatric Researchers, Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Psychologists, or Psychiatry Professors, and can work in hospitals, research centers, or universities.

Central South University (CSU) in Changsha is a major Chinese national university formed in 2000 through the merger of three institutions and recognized as a Double First Class university. Home to more than 55,000 students and over 1,600 international students, CSU offers a comprehensive range of programs across engineering, medicine, materials science, rail transit and the social sciences, organized within numerous schools and research institutes.

CSU is research-intensive with national key laboratories, engineering centers and clinical hospitals that support advanced inquiry and applied innovation. The university promotes international collaborations with partners in more than 30 countries and provides scholarship opportunities for international applicants, including full and partial awards that may cover tuition, accommodation and stipends. Language pathways and preparatory programs are available for students who need to strengthen Chinese or English proficiency prior to degree study.

Campus life in Changsha blends a vibrant urban setting with extensive on-campus services and multiple accommodation options for overseas students. CSU’s strong industry links and alumni network support internships and employment outcomes, while a broad range of academic fields and postdoctoral centers make it a good fit for students seeking rigorous research training or professionally oriented degrees in one of China’s leading comprehensive universities.