Programs

The PhD in Geological Engineering bridges geological science and engineering practice, supporting research into geotechnical and environmental challenges.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Geological Engineering at Northwest University in Xi'an. Candidates undertake independent research supervised by faculty members.

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.

The PhD in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University involves supervised research on resource exploration, geotechnical engineering, geological hazard assessment, and earth system processes. The programme is taught in English.

This is a four-year English-taught PhD programme in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering at China University of Petroleum-Beijing. Candidates pursue original research in geological resource evaluation and engineering solutions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at Tsinghua University. Research investigates soil behaviour, foundation systems, slope stability, or underground construction under varying environmental and loading conditions.

The PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (Geotectonic Engineering) is taught in English and focuses on earth materials, ground behaviour, and tectonic influences on infrastructure. Research is carried out under faculty supervision.

The PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is a four-year doctoral programme based at Wuhan University in central China. Candidates conduct original research in geotechnical engineering as part of a major comprehensive university’s research framework.

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.

The PhD in Geotechnical Engineering addresses soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and earth structures. It prioritises applied research and sustainable responses to geotechnical challenges.

This PhD programme specialises in harbour layout, coastal sediment transport, offshore structure design, and climate-related impacts on marine infrastructure. It is grounded in Hohai University’s established expertise in coastal and ocean engineering, delivered through its graduate school in Nanjing.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Harbor, Coastal and Offshore Engineering at Tsinghua University. Students conduct original research on port infrastructure, coastal dynamics, offshore structures, or related marine engineering challenges.

The PhD in Heat Supply, Gas Supply, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineering is an English-taught research programme at Southwest Jiaotong University. Students conduct original investigations into energy systems, indoor environmental control, and utility infrastructure.

This PhD in Hydraulic and Hydro-Power Engineering covers fluid dynamics, water infrastructure design, and hydro-power system performance. Research integrates hydraulic theory with applied engineering challenges.

This PhD programme in Hydraulic Engineering spans four years and focuses on theoretical foundations and practical applications in the field. Students undertake independent research with relevance to academic, industrial, and applied research settings.

The four-year PhD in Hydraulic Hub Engineering centres on large-scale hydraulic infrastructure and the engineering problems associated with it. Research conducted is intended for application in academic, industrial, and research contexts.

The PhD in Hydraulic Machinery focuses on research into the design, operation, and performance of hydraulic equipment used in water resource systems. It builds on Hohai University’s long-standing engagement with water infrastructure and integrates engineering principles with practical applications in hydropower and irrigation. The programme is delivered in English over four years in Nanjing.

This four-year PhD programme specialises in hydraulics and river dynamics. It draws on Hohai University’s long-standing concentration in water systems engineering, including hydraulic, coastal, and river-related research domains.

This PhD in Hydraulics and River Dynamics covers hydraulic engineering principles and river management, with attention to sustainable water resource management and river behaviour.

The PhD in Hydraulics Structure Engineering investigates the design, analysis, and performance of hydraulic structures such as spillways, sluices, and intake systems under dynamic flow conditions. It is based at Hohai University in Nanjing, aligning with the university’s foundational role in water resources engineering.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Hydrodynamics delivered in Wuhan, studying fluid motion and its relevance to civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering.

This four-year PhD programme examines hydrology and water resources through interdisciplinary research. It addresses water resource management and environmental sustainability, with attention to global water-related challenges. Research is grounded in field and theoretical work relevant to marine and terrestrial systems.

The four-year PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources examines hydrological processes and water-resource systems through independent research.

This four-year PhD programme examines hydrological processes—water movement, distribution, and quality—as well as integrated water resources management. It reflects Hohai University’s institutional emphasis on hydrological sciences and water-related engineering.