Basic Information
Degree: Doctoral
Starting Date:
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2024
Duration: 3 Years
Teaching Language: English
Tuition Fees: RMB 35,000 per Year
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 30 , 2024
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 82 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 54 (Check Policy)
Program Description

I.Introduction

Hydrobiology is focused on biodiversity and vital processes of aquatic lives, such as classification of aquatic organisms, structure and function of water ecosystems. Hydrobiology has theoretical and practical importance in understanding phenomena and vital processes of life, managing, developing and utilizing aquatic biological resource as well as saving endangered species and maintaining balance of the water ecosystem. The major of hydrobiology may involve researches on the aquatic biodiversity and resource utilization, physiology and development biology in aquatic animals, aquatic ecology and conservation biology, genetic breeding and marine biological technology.

II. Approach

Either the supervisor or the instructing team with a leading supervisor takes full responsibility in cultivating the doctors. Cross disciplinary research is greatly welcomed, and such cross disciplinary instructing team is encouraged to be established to advise doctors. The supervisor or the instructing team should give advice to the students to design and adjust their training plans, and give advice in their professional studies, scientific research and dissertation writing.

The doctors are mainly cultivated in the form of scientific research, assisted by cause program, while self-teaching and creative learning is greatly encouraged in doctor’s study. Students can also be cultivated in the way of cooperation between research institute and university, which can ensure the exploitation of resources and advantages on both parties.

III.Main Courses

Public Degree Courses: Chinese, China Introduction

Major Degree Courses: Intergrative Biology

Elective Courses: Modern Biostatistics, Culture of Cell Theory and Technology, Aquatic Ecology, 

Bioinformatics, Theories and Methods in Molecular, Systematics and Ecology

IV. Duration

Generally, the period of study for full-time doctors will be 3 years, and normally not more than 6 years (including suspension of schooling). Students are allowed to apply for advancement or extension of graduation according to their own conditions.

Entry Requirements

  • 1. Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
  • 2. Be a Master graduate when applying for Doctor programs.
  • 3. Under the age of 35 for Doctor degree applicants.
  • 4. If you are applying for English-taught programs, please provide Certificate of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 80 or above received within the last two years. Students submitting any other English proficiency certificate maybe asked to provide supplementary materials. Applicants whose native language is English do not need to provide these documents.

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 35,000 pre year
RMB 105,000 in total (About $ 21,429)
Accommodation Fee
International Student Apartment No.2 (For Female Students)
Double Room RMB 10,000  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 20,000  (More Details)
International Student Apartment No.1 (For Male Students)
Double Room RMB 6,600  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 13,200  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
RMB 200 to RMB 1,000
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 54 (Check Policy)
Living Expense RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000

Application Materials

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here

*2. Research Proposal

Written in English or Chinese, including research achievements thus far (e.g. title and abstracts of graduation thesis or published paper), reasons for choosing SHOU, study objectives while attending SHOU, future research and career plans, etc.

*3. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*4. Passport Copy

A clear copy of your valid passport with name, photo, birth date, place of birth, date of issue, and date of expiry clearly visible.
Visa page is required for applicants who are currently living outside their country of residence.

*5. Non-criminal Record certificate

*6. English proficiency test certificate

*7. Certificate of master degree

Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*8. Academic Transcripts of master degree

Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*9. Recommendation letter

Written in English or Chinese by 2 different professors or associate professors from previous academic institutions. Can also include work supervisors, etc.

10. Financial support statement

Photocopy of the financial support statement with signature

11. Supervision Confirmation Letter (if have been accepted by specific professor)

You can download a template or sample from here.

*12. Resume

Written in English or Chinese, including your personal information, educational background, work or intern experience, achievements so far, etc.

*13. Foreigner Physical Examination certificate

You can download a template or sample from here.

*14. Personal Statement

An essay statement written in English or Chinese on one page of A4 size paper. Introduce your motivation of application: describe your interest and enthusiasm for your chosen major, and how your previous studies or experiences related to it. Describe what makes you suitable, such as relevant skills, experience, or achievements gained from previous education, work, and other activities.

15. Self-introduction (recorded in video)

Videos in mp4, wmv avi, flv, rmvb format are accepted.

16. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

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