PhD in Public Administration

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jun 30, 2027, and tuition comes to 34,000 CNY per year.

The PhD in Public Administration at Xi'an Jiaotong University is a 4-year degree for students who want to learn about public management and policy. It's taught in English and helps students develop research skills.

The curriculum covers subjects like public policy, administration, and governance. Students will learn how to analyze data, write research papers, and present their findings. They will also work on projects that help them develop problem-solving skills.

Graduates can work as Policy Analysts, Public Managers, Urban Planners, or Government Administrators. They can find jobs in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private companies that work with the public sector.

Xi'an Jiaotong University, known as XJTU, is a premier research university in Xi'an with deep strengths in engineering, technology, management and medicine. Founded in the late 19th century, XJTU is a member of China's elite C9 group and a Double First Class university, offering comprehensive programs across science, engineering, medicine, economics, law and the humanities. Its large and diverse student community includes several thousand international students attracted by strong research and extensive program options.

Teaching and research are supported by twenty schools, affiliated hospitals and advanced laboratories, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and high impact research. International students can enroll in English and Chinese language programmes, while the School of International Education coordinates admissions, language training and student services. The academic environment combines rigorous coursework, clinical training for medical students and opportunities to participate in faculty led research projects.

Accommodation is offered on the Yanta and Xingqing campuses, with dedicated blocks for medical majors, scholarship holders and international cohorts, and facilities such as communal kitchens, study spaces and easy access to libraries and teaching buildings. XJTU is well suited to students seeking a research intensive environment, structured support for international living and practical clinical or laboratory experience in China.