| Scholarship |
Faculty Scholarship - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Reference |
25FHSS |
| Length of Scholarship |
Up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progression |
| Places |
3 |
| Department or School |
- International Communications
- International Studies
|
| Faculty |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Entry |
24 February 2026 |
| Closing Date |
31 October 2025 China Standard Time (CST) |
The available PhD scholarship cover
- Tuition fee
- Monthly stipend (RMB 4,500.00)
- All above items are covered for up to 36 months based on satisfactory progression
- All regulations set out in the PhD Scholarship Terms and Conditions apply
In addition to the above scholarship, successful candidates also have the opportunity to carry out teaching (after the completion of Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training) or research assistant duties at UNNC since second year of their PhD programmes.
Available PhD research areas
PhD programme structure
PhD programmes at the UNNC are composed of 3 years research and a 1 year thesis pending period for full time PhDs. Full time PhDs are expected to submit their theses within a maximum of four years from initial registration.
On successful completion of the PhD, the students will be awarded a PhD degree from University of Nottingham. No reference will be made on the degree certificate as to where the degree has been completed. The University of Nottingham PhD degree is accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the UK Quality Assurance Agency.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a master degree with Merit level at 65% or above in a relevant subject and an Upper Second Class bachelor degree (2:1) from a British university, or the equivalent from other institutions.
Applicants must meet the required English language proficiency for the relevant subject area. IELTS test score report or its international equivalent has to be submitted together with the application by the deadline 31 October 2025.
More details can be found on the 'entry requirements' page of the website.
How to apply
No separate application is required for applying for a scholarship but please make sure you quote the scholarship reference number in your PhD application form. List of required documents can be found on the 'how to apply' page.