PhD in Electronic Science and Technology

Key facts

• The design and tests of Integrated circuits (ICs) are one of the most representative intellectual achievements of Electronic and Information Engineering which incorporate interdisciplinary science and engineering fields such as material, device, electronic and optic components.
• The integration of fluid, structural, mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, power, control, acoustic, and artificial intelligence into intelligent equipment is another achievement in this field.

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Programme Structure

Research includes:

• Optics, Photonics and Optoelectronics
• Micro- and Nano-fabrication Technologies
• Microelectronics and Telecommunications
• Electronic and Energy Devices
• Intelligent Equipments and Systems

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Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT: 90. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

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IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

Other requirements

General requirements

• A photocopy of your passport: Photocopy of valid passport bio data page.
• Personal statement: More than 1,500 words in English are required for Ph.D. applicants. The content should include (but not be limited to) why you want to study at Westlake, why you want to do research (expected content of the research proposal), personal achievements, experiences worth mentioning in your opinion, and your attitude towards life and research.
• All diploma and degree certificates: The original or a notarized copy of your certificates (or proof of impending graduation for applicants in their final year of study).
• All transcripts: The original or a notarized copy of your transcripts showing all your studies for your bachelor's and master's (if applicable) degrees. If the transcripts are not in English or Chinese, you must also attach a notarized translation in English or Chinese.
• Evidence of English language proficiency

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• International: 40000 CNY / year
• Domestic: 10000 CNY / year

Living costs

Hangzhou, China: 3980 - 6290 CNY / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Westlake University is committed to making Ph.D. education valuable and affordable. We provide financial support for our doctoral students to cover their tuition, on-campus room and board rates, insurance premiums, and other living costs. All admitted Ph.D. students in our programs receive full tuition grants and a monthly living stipend to cover daily living expenses. In addition, Westlake houses world-class laboratories and multiple shared facilities that support a diverse array of cutting-edge research. Our facilities are well-funded and well-equipped, giving our Ph.D. students sufficient resources to succeed in their research, academics, and professional endeavors.

Westlake University does not currently provide Chinese Government Scholarships from the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC). Westlake University may offer them in the future. At present all international student scholarships are funded by Westlake University, generous philanthropic donations, and from the Hangzhou municipal government.