

Educational Leadership and Management (PhD)
Key Facts
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Program Introduction
The doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Management at Southwest University in Chongqing, China, is taught in English and takes 4 years.
Admission Requirements
Non-Chinese nationals holding a master's degree, under 40 years of age, with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 83 on a 100-point scale. A research proposal of at least 2,000 words is required.
Language Requirements
TOEFL 85 or above (no section below 21), IELTS 6.5 or above (no band below 6.0), or Duolingo 120 or above (no section below 115).
Prerequisites
Minimum education: Master Degree
Required Documents
- Passport
- Highest Diploma (notarized)
- Academic Transcripts (notarized)
- Language Proficiency Certificate
- Recommendation Letters
- Personal Statement
- Physical Examination Form
Application Process
Apply through both the Study in China website (campuschina.org) and the Southwest University online service platform for international students (https://swu.17gz.org). Agency number 10635, programme type B. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors are required.
About the University

Southwest University
Southwest University is a comprehensive university in Chongqing, formed by merging a normal university with an agricultural university. Education, psychology, agriculture, food science, biology, Chinese literature and law are among its main fields, and it operates affiliated schools and experimental farms. International…
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