
The PhD program in Agricultural Engineering focuses on modern agricultural production systems, addressing the demands of intelligent and sustainable agricultural development. This program emphasizes cutting-edge scientific questions and core technical challenges within agricultural engineering. Research areas include intelligent facility agriculture technologies and equipment, high-efficiency planting and harvesting machinery, modern field management technologies and intelligent equipment, advanced agricultural sensing and information technologies, unmanned agricultural systems, agricultural robotics, and electric-driven intelligent control of agricultural equipment. By leveraging interdisciplinary research and technological integration, this program aims to cultivate globally minded, system-oriented, and highly innovative professionals who can provide theoretical foundations and technical solutions to advance agricultural engineering science and industry development.
Program Features
Focus on Intelligent Agriculture Development
The program integrates artificial intelligence, big data, and automation technologies to develop smart agricultural solutions, promoting the fusion of precision agriculture with green development.
Interdisciplinary Research Platform
By combining resources from mechanical engineering, information technology, and biology, the program facilitates cross-disciplinary innovation to drive breakthroughs in agricultural technology.
Advanced Research Facilities
State-of-the-art laboratories for agricultural machinery, intelligent sensing, and control systems offer robust technical support for research endeavors.
International Collaboration and Academic Exchange
The program maintains strong partnerships with globally renowned agricultural research institutions, offering opportunities for international academic exchange and broadening students’ global perspectives.
Career Prospects
Graduates will possess a solid theoretical foundation and innovative practical ski...
Academic Requirement: Master Degree
Score Requirement: Above 70% or B or equivalent
English Requirement: English-taught: IELTS scores should be above 6.0, TOEFL scores should be above 80, or Duolingo scores should be above 100.
Overseas students whose major language of instruction is Chinese should reach Level 5 of the International Chinese Language Proficiency Standard upon graduation. Overseas students whose teaching language is a foreign language should reach at least Level 3 of the International Chinese Language Proficiency Standard.
The graduate students who have completed the courses and required parts as stipulated in the cultivation program within the prescribed study period, passed all the exams and the dissertation and met other requirements of the university for graduation will be granted graduation and issued the graduation certificate, and the degree certificate will be issued if they meet the requirements for degree conferment.
Following expenses are for first year only
Application Fees: CNY 200
Registration Fees: CNY 400
Physical Examination: CNY 550 (to be paid to Entry-Exit Inspection undefinedamp; Quarantine Bureau)
Annual Expenses from first year to last year
Tution fee: CNY 28,000 / year. JIANGSU UNIVERISTY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Free tuition fee and accommodation fee for the first year (Discount on Tuition). For PHD degree programs, the scholarship will be renewed once a year after annual evaluation of the student's performance (awarded scholarship from second year may increase or decrease according to evaluation points).
Accommodation fee: CNY 4,500 to 4,900 per person per academic year (Double-room)
Insurance Fee: CNY 600 / year (to be paid to the life insurance company)
Resident Permit: CNY 400 every time (to be paid to Public Security Bureau by candidate)
Books: Flexible, about CNY 600 /year
Living expenses: Approximately CNY 1,000 /month (Depends on personal budget)
1. Passport: A scanned copy of the passport cover and main page (valid until after September 30, 2026). Applicants with previous experiences in China should provide scans of all documents related to Chinese visas and residence permits.
2. Original or Notarized Degree Certificates: Original or notarized copies of all degree certificates starting from the undergraduate level.
3. Original or Notarized Transcripts: Transcripts for all courses taken starting from the undergraduate level.
4. CV: Include a chronological list of educational experiences from the undergraduate level onward. Applicants with previous educational experiences in China should include all study experiences.
5. Research proposal: At least 800 words, include details about applicants' educational and work background, academic achievements, research plans, and personal development goals. Ph.D. applicants should also provide a detailed academic research plan.
6. Language Proficiency Proof: Applicants for programs taught in English must provide copies of their IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English Test scores. IELTS scores should be above 6.0, TOEFL scores should be above 80, or Duolingo scores should be above 100.
7. Two Recommendation Letters: Either Chinese or English and signed by associate professors or professors in a relevant field.
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form: Applicants must undergo a medical examination following the items listed in the form. The examination results are valid for 6 months.
9. Financial Statement: Either the family deposit certificate, property certificate or parent/guardian income certificate with a recommended minimum value of $5,000 USD or equivalent.
10. A valid certificate of Non-criminal Record.
11. List and Abstracts of Published Academic Papers.
Starting Time:
Spring: Mar. 11-12, 2026
Autumn: Sep. 9-11, 2026
Duration:4 Years
Teaching Medium:English
Qualification Awarded:Ph.D Programs
Application Deadline:
Spring: Jan. 01, 2026
Autumn: June. 30, 2026
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