Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Heritage and Anthropology 36 months PHD Programme By Macao Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,396 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme aims to cultivate advanced researchers with a profound theoretical understanding, innovative thinking, and excellent practical skills in the fields of cultural heritage and anthropology. They will be capable of using cutting-edge research methodologies and original literature in both Chinese and foreign languages to conduct high-level scientific research independently.

Highlights

  • Cultivating high-level professionals in cultural heritage and anthropology with the rich resources of world cultural heritage in Macao and its surrounding areas, to support the long-term strategic planning of the Greater Bay Area.
  • Plenty of interdisciplinary research opportunities, diversified academic team and personalized learning approaches allow students to integrate multi-disciplines such as cultural heritage, anthropology, history, archeology and art history etc. to explore in-depth preservation, transmission and change of culture from various perspectives.
  • Emphasizing on international perspective and motivating students to participate in global cultural heritage research, to understand the commonalities and differences between cultures. The programme offers opportunities for participating in international conferences, exchange and collaborative research.
  • Focusing on contemporary cultural heritage challenges, students are encouraged to investigate and apply the latest technologies and methodologies, including digital technology and cultural data management etc. to broaden their research horizons and enhance their competitiveness.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme aims to cultivate advanced researchers with a profound theoretical understanding, innovative thinking, and excellent practical skills in the fields of cultural heritage and anthropology. They will be capable of using cutting-edge research methodologies and original literature in both Chinese and foreign languages to conduct high-level scientific research independently.

Highlights

  • Cultivating high-level professionals in cultural heritage and anthropology with the rich resources of world cultural heritage in Macao and its surrounding areas, to support the long-term strategic planning of the Greater Bay Area.
  • Plenty of interdisciplinary research opportunities, diversified academic team and personalized learning approaches allow students to integrate multi-disciplines such as cultural heritage, anthropology, history, archeology and art history etc. to explore in-depth preservation, transmission and change of culture from various perspectives.
  • Emphasizing on international perspective and motivating students to participate in global cultural heritage research, to understand the commonalities and differences between cultures. The programme offers opportunities for participating in international conferences, exchange and collaborative research.
  • Focusing on contemporary cultural heritage challenges, students are encouraged to investigate and apply the latest technologies and methodologies, including digital technology and cultural data management etc. to broaden their research horizons and enhance their competitiveness.

Admission Requirements

Other required documents

  1. Curriculum vitae in Chinese (English version optional) ;
  2. Research proposal; 
  3. Evidence of language proficiency (if any)
  4. [e.g. Results of IELTS, or TOEFL, or CET-4 and CET-6, etc.]; 
  5. Bachelor's degree certificates and academic transcripts are also required; and
  6. Copies of core journal papers such as Scopus or CSSCI (must submit if any)

15 May 2026
3 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
18,203 USD
International
24,396 USD

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