2022-2023

Ph.D PROGRAM

International Ph.D Graduate Program of Asian Demographic Research

Asian Demographic Research Institute (ADRI)

School of Sociology and Political Science

Shanghai University

1. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

International Ph.D Graduate Program of Asian Demographic Research is an English-taught post-graduate program under the Asian Demographic Research Institute (ADRI), specially designed for international and Chinese students who are interested in demography and scientific studies of population related issues, particularly in Asia. As a component of the multi-disciplinary Post-graduate Program of Global Studies (PPGS) at Shanghai University, this program reflects the ADRI’s mission of training new generation of demographers for in-depth comparative analysis in Asia that makes up more than half of the world population.

Students will gain a solid foundation on theories and methods for understanding the determinants and consequences of population dynamics, modern techniques for collecting and processing population data, and statistical and mathematical models and tools for analyzing and simulating population-socioeconomic-environment interactions. Instructions are provided by ADRI’s faculty members as leading international experts in the fields of study who graduated and taught in world-class universities of the US, Europe, and Australia. Students will also benefits greatly from being exposed to guest lectures given by the world’s most famous demographers. Through the network of Asian MetaCentre for Population and Sustainable Development Analysis, of which ADRI serves as the headquarter, students will have chances of participating in demographic training workshops and other exchange programs with member institutes of the Asian MetaCentre.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate students will have gained a solid knowledge base for scientific study of demography, developed an extensive network of contacts with established scholars, and been prepared for a career in Asian population researches, and policy and business analysis.

2. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

• Credits:23 Credits in total

At least 23 credits are needed to get a degree, among which 6 credits are from the public courses, 8 credits from compulsory courses, 2 credits from innovative courses, 4 credits from writing courses, and 3 are from academic seminars. (all courses must be taken within the first academic year of study)

• Publication

At least 2 academic papers must be published (in English, Chinese, or mother language) during the period of study before the Degree is awarded.

• Language of the Thesis

The doctor’s thesis must be prepared in English with an extra Chinese abstract of about 5000 characters.

• Graduation Certificate and Degree

1. Students must attend “SHU PhD Candidate Qualification Test” and only after passing the test can students apply for the proposal defense of the thesis. (The test can only be taken after the first year’s study and the specific date will be arranged by the supervisor).

2. Proposal Defense: after passing the qualification test, students can attend proposal defense. The proposal defense report must have at least 8000 words.

3. Middle Term Evaluation: students must prepare a 2000 words report on their process of writing thesis.

4. Thesis Defense: students must attend pre-defense and pass the blind review and after that, students can attend the final defense. After the successful oral final defense and evaluation by the Academic Degrees Committee of Shanghai University, the graduation certificate and a Diploma of Master Degree in The People’s Republic of China will be issued.

3. DURATION

The required time for the PhD program is 3 years, and the maximum time is 8 years.

4. COURSE STRUCTURE

All the courses are taught in English.

Public Courses (6 credits)

Chinese Marxism in the Contemporary Era (2 credits)

Comprehensive Academic English (doctor) (1.5 credits)

English for Academic Writing and Communication (doctor) (1.5 credits)

Public Physical Education (1 credit)

General Situation of China (3 credits)

Comprehensive Chinese B (3 credits)

Compulsory Courses (8 credits)

Methodology of sociologic research (4 credits)

Theory of Demography (4 credits)

Innovative Courses (2 credits)

The frontier of academic research in China (2 credits)

Writing Courses (4 credits)

Academic Writing in English (4 credits)

Dissertation writing skills and methods (4 credits)

Academic Seminars (3 credits)

During the graduate studies, students are expected to attend at least 10 open lectures or seminars on the campus concerning economics, sociology, and sciences and technologies, in order to expand their knowledge scope and strengthen capacity of conducting academic research.

5. ADMISSION PROCESS

Please check the Application Entry website for application and all details (http://www.apply.shu.edu.cn)

• Admission Requirements

1. Language Proficiency

IELTS (A) 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 or above received within the recent two years（TOEFL MyBest & TOEFL essentials Scores accepted）. Other internationally recognized English proficiency tests with scores of the same level and proof of certificates is needed. The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the TOEFL or IELTS: 1 Native speakers of English;2 The previous degree is fully taught in English.

2.Academic Certificate

Be a bachelor’s degree holder; (Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July of the application year.

Relevant undergraduate academic background is required, or have completed undergraduate-level courses relevant to intended graduate major, with GPA 2.5 or above (4 point GPA system).

3.Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University Choose supervisor online when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor.

• Documents for Application

1. ID photo

2. Information page of passport

3. Selfie video

4. Highest degree certificate and official transcripts

5. English proficiency certificates

6. Statement of financial support (can download at https://apply.shu.edu.cn/application/index)

7. 2 recommendation letters with signature

8. Personal Statement (including study or research plan)

9. Certificate of no criminal record (can download at https://apply.shu.edu.cn/application/index )

10. RMB 500 Yuan or USD 80 dollars application fee

• Deadline for Application:

Before the end of June each year

6. SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION

1) Scholarships

There are some scholarships available for excellent international students who are going to pursue a Ph.D degree at Shanghai University. For detailed information, please visit https://apply.shu.edu.cn/application/scholarships.

2) Tuition

RMB 32, 500 per year (paid yearly and no installments). Payment methods can be found at http://www.apply.shu.edu.cn/sys/web/Admissions.asp?id=5

7. TERMINATION OF GRADUATE STUDY

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be advised for termination of graduate study. The termination procedure complies with the University Policies.

8. UNVERSITY CALENDAR

1) Quarters (Three 10-week long quarters and one 4-week summer quarter)

1^st quarter, September to November

2^nd quarter, December to March

3^rd quarter, March to June

4^th quarter, June-July

2) Vacations & Holidays:

Winter vacation, January to February for 1 month at most (including Spring Festival, varied according to Chinese Lunar calendar)

Summer vacation, July to August for 2 months at most

National Day, October 1^st to 7^th

May Day, May 1

New Year Holiday, January 1

Qingming Festival, April 5

Duanwu Festival, 1 day in Mid June

Mid Autumn Festival, 1 day in Mid September