Westlake University PhD Fellowship for 9 Programs in Science, Engineering, and Technology Fields

Introduction to Westlake University:

Westlake University is a new type of high-quality research-oriented university based in the historic city of Hangzhou, China. Our university was founded by prominent globally respected scientists and scholars. At Westlake, we emphasize academic freedom, research excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, and international collaboration. We are committed to building a truly international, world-class, research-oriented university.

Why Join Westlake University?

Westlake has four schools: the School of Life Sciences, the School of Science, the School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine. Each school features cutting-edge research facilities and extensive research opportunities in key national, provincial, and municipal laboratories. Ph.D. programs at Westlake University actively promote cross-disciplinary research and there are ample opportunities to combine research interests from other Ph.D. programs or from any of the four schools’ program research fields.

There are currently nine Ph.D. programs available to international applicants.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Quantitative Biology and Complex Systems
• Electronic Science and Technology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence
• Sustainability Science and Technology
• Mathematics

Program Highlights:

• Recipients will be awarded the Westlake Fellowship that includes a monthly stipend and a full or partial tuition waiver.
• Access to state-of-the-art world-class research laboratories and facilities.
• All courses taught in English; research teams and on-campus support use English as the primary language.
• Career development support and mentoring throughout the program.
• Interdisciplinary coursework and research opportunities across different areas of science, engineering and technology.
• Gain experience on an international campus within a thriving global community of researchers.

Eligibility:

• Applicants to the Ph.D. in Mathematics program can apply with a master’s degree in a related field.
• Applicants to all other programs can apply if they have completed a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related field.
• Applications are open to candidates from all nationalities.

Application Requirements:

• A photocopy of your passport
• Personal Statement
• All diploma and degree certificates
• All transcripts
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Catalogue and abstract of published papers or other documents that prove academic ability (not compulsory).
• Two recommendation letters

Program Application Deadlines:

Applications to Westlake University Ph.D. programs for Fall 2026 intake have two admissions rounds

Program	1st Round	2nd Round
Chemistry	November 17th, 2025, 10pm – January 5th, 2026, 10pm	January 19th, 2026, 10pm – March 16th, 2026, 10pm
Physics	November 17th, 2025, 10pm – January 5th, 2026, 10pm	January 19th, 2026, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm
Quantitative Biology and Complex Systems	November 17th, 2025, 10pm – January 5th, 2026, 10pm	January 19th, 2026, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm
Mathematics	November 17th, 2025, 10am – January 5th, 2026, 10am	January 5th, 2026, 10am – March 31st, 2026, 10am
Electronic Science & Technology	November 18th, 2025, 10pm – January 5th, 2026, 10pm	January 6th, 2026, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm
Materials Science and Engineering	October 20th, 2025, 10pm – November 17th, 2025, 10pm	January 6th, 2026, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm
Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence	October 20th, 2025, 10pm – November 17th, 2025, 10pm	January 6th, 2026, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm
Sustainability Science and Technology	October 20th, 2025, 10pm – November 17th, 2025, 10pm	January 6th, 2026, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm
Biology	October 20th, 2025, 10pm – November 17th, 2025, 10pm	November 18th, 2025, 10pm – March 31st, 2026, 10pm

 

For more details and to apply, please visit:

https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/graduate/#Overview?International_Applicants

For inquiries please contact:

Derek Meyer

Senior Manager of International Affairs 

Email: derek@westlake.edu.cn