Programs

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

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.

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Southeast University involves supervised independent research in control theory, systems engineering, and related applications.

A four-year English-language PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) in Nanjing. The programme centres on advanced control systems, with research spanning engineering applications, innovation, practical implementation, and interdisciplinary methods.

This four-year English-language PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang includes theoretical and applied research in intelligent control, nonlinear systems, pattern recognition, automation, networked control, and economic system modelling.

The PhD in Control Science and Engineering is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme examining control theory and its implementation in engineered systems. Students undertake supervised original research aligned with current challenges in automation and system dynamics.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Design and Manufacture of Naval Architecture and Ocean Structure, situated within the Marine Engineering discipline at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology in Zhenjiang. The programme centres on engineering design and manufacturing processes for naval and ocean structures.

The four-year PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is co-supervised by Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. Research areas include power systems, electronics, robotics, IoT, and high-voltage engineering; the degree is awarded by the University of Liverpool and recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Electrical Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing. Research areas include signal processing, control systems, and renewable energy technologies, with emphasis on applied research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The PhD in Electrical Engineering explores electrical systems and technologies as applied to water infrastructure, energy efficiency, and smart grid integration in water-related sectors. It connects core electrical engineering concepts with Hohai University’s strengths in hydraulic and environmental systems. The four-year programme is based in Nanjing.

A four-year English-language PhD in Electrical Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Electrical Engineering at China University of Mining and Technology in Xuzhou, addressing power systems, control theory, and energy-related technologies, with research outcomes relevant to academic, industrial, and research-institute contexts.

Based in Zhenjiang, this four-year English-taught PhD in Electrical Engineering at Jiangsu University emphasises research in electric drive systems, power electronics, new energy integration, and reliable control technologies for electrical systems.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Electrical Engineering & Technology with specialisation in Integrated Circuit Design at Southeast University, Nanjing. The curriculum includes fundamentals and applications of electronic systems and circuit design, preparing students for R&D positions in academia and the semiconductor sector.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Electronic Science & Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, providing advanced instruction in contemporary technologies and research methods through structured coursework and practical research experience, aimed at preparing graduates for academia, industry, or research institutions.

The PhD in Engineering Mechanics investigates how materials and structures behave under load in hydraulic, civil, and coastal engineering settings. It links theoretical mechanics to real-world performance of water infrastructure and environmental systems. The four-year programme is located in Nanjing.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Engineering of Heating, Gas, Ventilation & Air-conditioning at Southeast University, with research focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in HVAC systems.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fermentation Engineering at Jiangnan University. Research is conducted independently under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fermentation Engineering at Nanjing Forestry University. Students carry out original research supervised by faculty in fermentation science and bioprocess engineering.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fluid Mechanics delivered in Xuzhou, covering both theoretical and applied fluid dynamics, with research outcomes relevant to academic, industrial, and research settings.

The four-year PhD in Forest Engineering addresses forest management, engineering systems, and technological development, with attention to sustainability and environmental outcomes. Research spans both theoretical and applied aspects of forestry.

The PhD in Geodesy and Surveying Engineering covers precise measurement, spatial data collection, and monitoring methods for water bodies, river basins, and hydraulic structures. It applies geospatial techniques to challenges in water resource management and infrastructure development. The programme runs for four years in Nanjing.

This PhD programme focuses on geological resources and engineering problems linked to water infrastructure, including groundwater behaviour, reservoir stability, dam foundations, and geological hazards in river basins. It is delivered by Hohai University in Nanjing, a Ministry of Education institution with deep expertise in water-related earth systems. The programme bridges geotechnical engineering and geological science within an applied research context.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, covering soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and environmental geotechnics. Students engage in advanced coursework and research to develop expertise for academic, industrial, and research careers.