Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before Mar 2027.
Applications to Westlake University Ph.D. programs for Fall 2025 intake have two admissions rounds.
Overview
Westlake University's research topics cover a wide spectrum of mathematical domains, including algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, number theory, differential equations, and computational mathematics.
Key facts
- The research activities of our students are conducted by the Institute of Theoretical Sciences, where they benefit from the creative atmosphere, regular research seminars, various scientific events, and intense international exchanges.
- Students in our Westlake University - Fudan University joint Ph.D. programme in Mathematics receive thorough training in fundamental and applied mathematics, develop broad interests, and acquire a refined taste through graduate courses, research seminars and international conferences.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- We provide a personalized educational plan for each student based on their knowledge background, research interests, and personality.
- Courses are taught by internationally recognized faculty who are leaders in their respective research fields, preparing students with a general understanding of research-level mathematics and specialized skills in their research domain.
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 or IELTS 6.5.
Other 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
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 8,348 AUD / year (approx. 40,000 CNY / year)
Domestic: 2,087 AUD / year (approx. 10,000 CNY / year)
Living costs
Hangzhou, China: 831-1,313 AUD / month
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.