Programs

Donghua University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering, supporting research in structural design, construction materials, geotechnical systems, or infrastructure sustainability.

This PhD in Civil Engineering emphasises structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic aspects of infrastructure development, particularly for dams, levees, and riverine systems. Delivered by Hohai University in Nanjing, it reflects the university’s orientation toward water-related civil works and integrated engineering practice.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering delivered by Zhejiang University of Technology in Hangzhou, a comprehensive university jointly administered by the Zhejiang Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Chongqing University, oriented toward innovative design, sustainable practices, and emerging technologies. It supports research into complex engineering problems and includes access to advanced facilities and international collaboration opportunities.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Shenzhen University, where candidates undertake original research under faculty supervision.

The 3.5-year PhD in Civil Engineering covers structural behaviour, environmental impact mitigation, and transportation infrastructure performance. Candidates undertake independent research aligned with current technical and societal needs in built environment systems.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Beijing Jiaotong University in Beijing, targeting complex challenges in structural engineering, transportation systems, and sustainable infrastructure through theory-informed practical research.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Tongji University in Civil Engineering, covering structural engineering, transportation systems, and environmental engineering, with research training oriented toward methodological innovation and infrastructure-related challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering offered by Harbin Institute of Technology’s School of Transportation Science and Engineering. Research focuses on transportation-related civil engineering challenges, guided by faculty supervision. Graduates pursue roles in academic, industrial, or institutional settings.

Southeast University offers a four-year, English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering. Candidates carry out supervised original research in civil engineering disciplines.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, building expertise and research skills in structural engineering, transportation systems, and environmental sustainability.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Zhengzhou University, addressing structural engineering, environmental engineering, and construction management, with focus on innovative research and practical responses to infrastructure challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering in Beijing, focused on advanced research in infrastructure systems and environmental sustainability. The programme adopts a practical problem-solving approach and supports careers in academia, industry, and government.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering offered in Wuhan by Wuhan University of Technology. It involves original research across theoretical and applied civil engineering topics, supporting academic, industrial, and research career pathways.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering offered collaboratively by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. Research is based on the XJTLU campus with supervision from a local XJTLU supervisor and a University of Liverpool co-supervisor. The award is a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education. Full-time students usually spend three years on research and one year finalising the thesis, and may undertake a three- to six-month research visit to Liverpool, supported by conference travel funding.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Central South University in Changsha, covering advanced civil engineering concepts with focus on innovative design, sustainable practices, and emerging technologies.

The PhD in Civil Engineering Materials studies material durability, degradation, and performance under conditions such as water exposure, erosion, and dynamic loading—particularly in hydraulic and coastal infrastructure. It applies materials science to long-term structural integrity in water-related environments. The four-year programme is delivered in Nanjing.

Harbin Institute of Technology’s four-year English-taught PhD in Communication and Transportation Engineering combines communications theory with transport infrastructure analysis and design. Graduates pursue research roles in engineering, transport policy, or academic settings.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Communication and Transportation Engineering delivered in Wuhan, addressing transport infrastructure, systems planning, and associated engineering challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Tsinghua University in Beijing dedicated to concrete materials and structures, enabling original research with applications in academic, industrial, and research settings.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Construction Project Management at Tsinghua University. Research focuses on planning, delivery, risk, procurement, or digital transformation in construction projects across academic and industry settings.

A four-year PhD in Control Science & Engineering, delivered in English, centred on independent research supervised by faculty members.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology covers control theory, automation, and associated engineering systems. Doctoral work includes coursework and supervised research leading to an original dissertation.

The four-year PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Beihang University centres on original research under academic supervision. Work spans theoretical development and practical implementation of control systems.