2021 Fudan University-Westlake University
Joint English-Taught PhD Program
1. Introduction of the Universities and the Program
Located in the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, Fudan University was founded in 1905 and merged with Shanghai Medical University in 2000 to a new Fudan University. Fudan is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary research university with many highly ranked majors and programs and a member of the C9 League, the Universities 21, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). Over the past hundred years, Fudan University has gained remarkable achievements in talent cultivation, scientific research, social engagement, international exchange, cultural development, innovation, and other aspects. At present, Fudan University has enrolled and is cultivating postgraduate students in 11 discipline areas, including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, medicine, management, and the arts. Fudan University is committed to cultivating highly motivated talent.
Westlake University is a new type of high-quality research-oriented university based in the stunning and historic Chinese city of Hangzhou, where the ancient and ultra-modern blend to create a place like no other. As a university governed by a board of trustees consisting of leading scholars from around the world, Westlake emphasizes academic freedom, research excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, and international collaboration. As the first privately funded research university in P.R. China, Westlake aims to be a reformer in our system. Westlake has three schools: School of Science, School of Life Sciences, and School of Engineering. All schools feature most cutting-edge research projects with profound student engagement in all labs. With the goal of pushing the frontiers of knowledge and making technological innovations that contribute to the improvement of human society, the university is equipped with the most advanced research facilities and gifted with an incredible community of world leading scholars, dedicated staff, and enthusiastic students.
Whereas Westlake University is a small, dynamic, and innovative university specialized in sciences and technology research, Fudan University is a comprehensive, well-established institution. To complement each other’s advantages, Fudan University and Westlake University have established the “Fudan University–Westlake University Joint PhD Program”. At present, there are more than 200 students enrolled in the Joint PhD Program.
Starting from 2020, the PhD program also admits international students, whereas all its courses are taught in English. Students will be enrolled at Fudan University but mainly study and research at Westlake University. Students who accomplish all study requirements of the curriculum and pass the doctoral dissertation defense will be awarded the diploma and doctorate degree of Fudan University. 1
2. Fields of Study and Supervisors
Westlake University offers English-taught PhD programs in four fields: Biology, Physics, Electronic Science and Technology, and Environmental Science and Engineering. Information on PhD programs and supervisors are provided in the appendix.
3. Course Information
The following courses are available in the four fields. Course offers may change slightly year by year.
Field Course Category Course Name
Introduction to China
Common-Degree Courses Chinese Language
Professional Chinese
Methods and Logics in Biomedical Research
Genetics
Frontiers of Biomedical Sciences
Core-Degree Courses Introductory Biology Biology Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Neurobiology
Elective Courses Structural Biology
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Mathematical and Biological Foundation of Reinforcement Learning
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Introduction to China
Common-Degree Courses Chinese Language
Professional Chinese
Introduction to Computational Physics Introduction to Experimental Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics Physics Core-Degree Courses Semiconductor Physics
Frontier of Condensed Matter Physics Researches
Synthesis and Characterization of Thin Films
Elective Courses Computation on Solid State Materials
Electronic Transport in Solid State Physics
Introduction to China
Common-Degree Courses Chinese Language
Professional Chinese
Frontiers in Electronic Science and Technology
Modern VLSI Process Technology
Methodology of Scientific Research and Engineering Electronic Design Science and Core-Degree Courses Technology General System Theory
Data Analysis and Algorithm Design Analog and Mixed-signal Circuits Design and Implementation
Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Theory Modeling and Design of 3D Integration and Packaging
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Source Coding and Multimedia Communication Hardware Description Language and System Simulation
Microelectronic Materials and Devices
Machine Learning
Functional Polymer Materials and Devices Elective Courses Mathematical and Biological Foundation of Reinforcement Learning Introduction to Optoelectronic Physics
Introduction to Sensor Technology
Thermodynamics of Materials
Biomedical Circuits and Systems
Introduction to China
Common-Degree Courses Chinese Language
Professional Chinese
Major Environmental Issues and Frontier Researches Core-Degree Courses Environmental Life Cycle Assessment Science and Integrating Sustainability in Interdisciplinary Engineering Research – Concepts, Ideation, and Effective Writing Computational Fluid Dynamics for Environmental
Sciences
Elective Courses Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Environmental Biotechnology
4. Period of Study
Four years of full-time study
5. Tuition Fees 4
37,000 CNY/year (self-funded)
* The actual tuition is subject to annual enrollment pricing.
6. Accommodation Fees
Room type: twin room en suite
Annual price: 800 or 1,200 CNY/year
* The actual accommodation fee is subject to annual enrollment pricing.
7. Period of Application
From December 15, 2020 to March 19, 2021
8. Eligibility
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid, ordinary passport, be in good health, have attained a master’s degree, and meet the English language requirements.
English language requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) unless they received a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from an institution in which the official language of instruction is English.
Language Tests Min. Requirements IELTS 6.5 overall TOEFL iBT 90 overall
9. Application
Step 1: Online Application
Please visit http://admission.iso.fudan.edu.cn to register and select “Self-support” → “PhD Student” → “Westlake University” → the program applied for, fill in the application form, and upload required application documents.
Please follow the detailed guideline for application on the website of International Students Office (https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/wnlinewwpplication/list.htm).
Step 2: Submit the online application and pay the application fee online (800 CNY)
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Your application will only be considered once the payment of the application fee has been received. Application fees are not refundable.
Step 3: Track your online application status closely and wait for our response
We may ask for supplementary information or materials. The application review usually takes about two weeks after submission. (In special cases, it may take longer.) When the application status reads "Uploaded documents are reviewed", it indicates that the online application procedure has been completed. Please wait patiently for the subsequent notice.
In terms of application procedure and specific requirement for documents used in the online application system, please follow the guideline for application on the website of International Students Office: (https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/wnlinewwpplication/list.htm)
10. Assessment and Admission
We will send applicants a subsequent email about the assessment methods and time.
Applicants may check admission results via the online application system (http://admission.iso.fudan.edu.cn/).
In case of identified fraud, forgery or nepotism, the application will be withdrawn and admission revoked. If such cases are discovered after matriculation, the student will be expelled.
11. Enrollment Time
The end of August or early September in 2021 (to be specified in the Certificate of Admission).
Students who are admitted shall enroll on time with the original diploma and degree certificates. Students without original diploma and degree certificates are not allowed to enroll and their admission will be cancelled.
12. Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits. In order to fulfill the course requirements, students need to take all Common-degree courses (6 credits), Core-degree courses (4 credits), Elective courses (6 credits), and Academic activity (2 credits).
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Besides completing coursework, students must write a dissertation and pass the oral defense. The thesis should be written in English. Students shall refer to the graduation requirements for doctoral studies by Fudan University.
13. Contact Information
(1) Office of Academic and Student Affairs, Westlake University (to inquire about application eligibility, procedure and submission)
Tel: +86-(0)571-8688 6872 Email: [email protected] Web: www.westlake.edu.cn Address: Westlake University Room 309-311, Building 5, 18 Shilongshan Road, Cloud Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province PR China Postcode: 310024
(2) Office of International Affairs, Westlake University (to inquire about visa and insurance issues)
Tel: +86-(0)571-8659 9097 Email: [email protected] Web: www.westlake.edu.cn Address: Westlake University Room 413-415, Building 5, 18 Shilongshan Road, Cloud Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province PR China Postcode: 310024
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Appendix: Information on PhD Programs and Supervisors
Field Discipline Supervisor Contact
Systems Neuroscience and Neuroengineering Shang Cai [email protected]
Immune Regulation and Human Diseases Xing Chang [email protected]
Synthetic Biology Zibo Chen [email protected]
Protein Engineering and Protein Therapeutics Bobo Dang [email protected]
Biomedical Imaging Liang Gao [email protected]
Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Xiaofei Gao [email protected]
Proteomic Big Data Tiannan Guo [email protected]
Neuroimmunology Danyang He [email protected]
Genetic Lineage Tracing and Tissue Regeneration Lingjuan He [email protected]
Protein Palmitoylation Research Qi Hu [email protected]
Computational Biophysics and Drug Design Jing Huang [email protected] Biology Neurovascular Biology Jiemin Jia [email protected]
Mitochondrial Biology Min Jiang [email protected] [email protected] Molecular BioEngineering Group Kiryl D. Piatkevich n
Stem Cell Repopulation and Tissue Regeneration Kai Lei [email protected]
The Algal Biology and Biotechnology Xiaobo Li [email protected]
Functional Proteomics and Complex Diseases Xu Li [email protected]
Immunity and Infection Zixu Liu [email protected]
Protein Design Peilong Lu [email protected]
Protein Structure and Function Dan Ma [email protected]
Functional Genomics and System Biology Lijia Ma [email protected]
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Signal Transduction and Cell Communication Xianjue Ma [email protected]
Cell Fate Control Duanqing Pei [email protected]
Non-coding RNA Biology Enzhi Shen [email protected]
Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins Huaizong Shen [email protected]
Cardiac Development and Regeneration Hongjun Shi [email protected] Yigong Shi/ [email protected] ； Structural Biology Tingliang Wang [email protected]
Gene Therapeutic Biology Chunqing Song [email protected]
Systems Neuroscience and Neuroengineering Yi Sun [email protected]
Metabolism, Aging and Development Study Hongyun Tang [email protected]
Host-Microbe Interactions Liang Tao [email protected]
Biological Structure Jianping Wu [email protected]
Metabolism and Aging Lianfeng Wu [email protected]
Biosystems Engineering Mingqi Xie [email protected] Biology Cancer Stem Cell Qi Xie [email protected]
Systems Immunology Heping Xu [email protected]
Infectious Disease Vaccine and Antibody Drug Kai Xu [email protected] Development
Growth Regulation and Transformation Research Tian Xu [email protected]
Cellular and Molecular Mechanism of Epithelial Zhenjie Xu [email protected] Homeostasis and Breast Cancer Metastasis
Structural Biology Zhen Yan [email protected]
Statistical Genetics Jian Yang [email protected]
Phase Separation and Biomolecular Condensates Peiguo Yang [email protected] Research
Cell Biology Hongtao Yu [email protected]
Genomic Instability and Tumorigenesis Xiaochun Yu [email protected]
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Mechanobiology Weizheng Zeng [email protected]
Skin Stem Cells and Regeneration Bing Zhang [email protected]
[email protected] Super-Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy Yongdeng Zhang n
Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics Ying Zhen [email protected]
Diseases and Population (DaP) Geninfo Houfeng Zheng [email protected]
Human Nutrition and Epidemiology Jusheng Zheng [email protected]
Cryo Electron Microscopy of Biological Qiang Zhou [email protected] Macromolecules
Tumor Immunotherapy Ting Zhou [email protected]
Functional Lipidomics and Metabolic Regulation Yilong Zou [email protected]
Condensed Matter Physics Alexey Kavokin [email protected]
Konstantinos Quantum Nanoscience [email protected] Lagoudakis Physics Condensed Matter Theory Group Jian Li [email protected]
Quantum Polaritonics Pavlos Savvidis [email protected]
Electronic Microelectronics, Chip Design and Science and Mohamad Sawan [email protected] Implementation Technology
Environment and Earth Sciences Ling Li [email protected]
Environmental Modelling of Complex Processes in Sergio Andres [email protected] Science and Geo-Environmental Engineering Galindo Torres Engineering Thomas Cherico Environmental Technology [email protected] Wanger
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