International Joint Doctoral Degree Program
上海交大-英国华威大学博士联培项目
Build your global research career with an international joint PhD degree
Overview
We provide funded opportunities to conduct a joint PhD with the University of Warwick by supporting cohorts of graduate researchers..
Through a joint PhD you will:
-Access expertise, resources and world-class training at SJTU and a leading institution abroad, spending at least 12 months of your candidature at the Host Institution.
-Gain complementary skills from international colleagues to increase the impact of your research.
-Grow your international networks and develop a truly global perspective
Become part of two high-quality research environments and cultures.
-Have the joint nature of your PhD recognized by two testamurs – one from each partner university.
Objective
The primary objective of the Joint Doctoral Degree Program is to cultivate top-tier researchers and professionals who can contribute significantly to academic and industrial advancements. The program emphasizes a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for both academic and professional careers.
How does a joint PhD work?
When you apply for a joint PhD you nominate either SJTU or the University of Warwick as your Home Institution. Your Home Institution is usually the one where you spend most of your time. This is normally predetermined by the project or joint PhD opportunity you are applying for.
Your project plan will normally include a research stay of at least 12 months at your Host Institution.
Your PhD will be jointly supervised by at least one supervisor from the University of Warwick.
The level of funding support will depend on factors including the joint PhD activity, partner institution, home Institution etc. You need to consult your university contact for details of possible funding support opportunities.
Students will be registered with both SJTU and the University of Warwick. Details of your enrolment and candidature will be governed by an agreement between us and the University of Warwick.
If SJTU is your Home Institution:
Graduate School will issue a notice to organize the review of application materials, which will then be submitted to a joint committee composed of representatives from both domestic and international parties for evaluation or contact us through email: gs.global@sjtu.edu.cn.
If SJTU is NOT your Home Institution:
You need to consult your Home Institution for details of application process.
The SJTU- Warwick Joint Doctoral Degree Program offers a unique interdisciplinary platform that combines the expertise of two distinguished universities. This program is designed to foster innovative research and equip students with the skills necessary to address complex challenges in their respective fields.
The SJTU- Warwick Joint Doctoral Degree Program
The University of Warwick is ranked 69th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025 and one of the UK’s top 10 and Europe’s top 20 universities. In the most recent REF (Research Excellence Framework) results, 92% of its research is world-leading or internationally excellent. It has been awarded Gold in all categories in the government’s latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rankings. According to The Graduate Market in 2024, the University of Warwick is the 6th most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers.
For more information about Warwick Joint PhD Programs
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/jointphd/
If Warwick is your Home Institution
If students, who choose Warwick as their Home Institution, want to apply the SJTU-Warwick Joint Doctoral Program, you can contact us for the details of application procedure and requirements (including language scores, application materials). Please contact us through email for application requirements: gs.global@sjtu.edu.cn.
Admission Requirements （Basic Requirements）
l Outstanding academic performance and potential.
l Collaborations between supervisors of home institution and hosting institution.
l Acceptance letter from both supervisors of home institution and hosting institution.
l Proficiency in Chinese and/or English.
For Application details and other requirements, please refer to Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs. Please contact us through email for application requirements: gs.global@sjtu.edu.cn.
The JDP admission procedure will be as follows:
l The applicant applies to the Home Institution;
l The Home Institution shares the application information with the Host Institution;
l The applicant confirms the application requirements and applies to the Host Institution;
l Both Institutions jointly assess applications and jointly determine admission;
l Each Institution issues an offer and the applicant accepts offers;
l A Student Schedule is completed for each applicant, signed by supervisors and both university;
l The Host Institution registers the applicant as a full-time student, and the applicant proceeds with their study as specified in the Student Schedule.
l The Joint Dissertation Oral Defense will organized by the student’s supervisors.
l Upon successful completion of the JDP, the Joint Degree Student will be conferred a Ph.D. degree awarded jointly by SJTU and University of Warwick.
Contact Information
For more information about the program and application procedures, please contact International Affairs Office of Graduate School, SJTU at gs.global@sjtu.edu.cn or visit our official website.