Programs

A three-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, centred on original research carried out under faculty guidance.

The PhD in Mechatronic Engineering combines mechanical engineering, electronics, and computing to support research in automation, robotics, and intelligent system design.

This PhD focuses on mineral resources survey and exploration, integrating practical fieldwork, technical skill development, and innovative methodologies for sustainable mineral resource use.

This PhD programme in Mineral Survey and Prospecting at Northwest University in Xi'an spans three years and focuses on geological surveying techniques, mineral resource evaluation, and approaches to sustainable exploration.

Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, centred on original research under faculty supervision.

Xi'an Jiaotong University offers a three-year English-taught PhD in Nuclear Science and Technology. Candidates undertake original research in nuclear reactor physics, radiation applications, or nuclear materials under faculty supervision.

The PhD in Oil and Gas Field Geology and Development investigates subsurface geological structures, reservoir characterisation, and resource development strategies. It links geological analysis with exploration and production practices.

The PhD in Optical Engineering is a four-year English-taught programme focused on supervised original research in optical engineering at Xidian University.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Optical Engineering at Northwestern Polytechnical University. The programme covers optical systems and related engineering disciplines, with research designed to support academic, industrial, or research careers.

The PhD in Photographical Survey and Remote Sensing covers photographic surveying and remote sensing technologies, with research applications in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and resource management.

A three-year English-taught PhD programme in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics, delivered by the School of Energy and Power Engineering at Xi Jiaotong University. Research focuses on energy systems, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, integrating theory with applied investigation.

The PhD in Road Material Science and Engineering at Chang University is an English-taught research programme. Candidates conduct original research on road materials and their engineering applications under academic supervision.

This PhD programme in Structural Engineering explores structural design and analysis methods, with research and application oriented toward civil infrastructure and engineering systems.

The PhD in Subgrade and Pavement Engineering involves original research supervised by faculty members. The programme is delivered in English.

The PhD in Traffic Information Engineering & Control explores traffic data analysis, intelligent transportation systems, and control theory. It applies engineering methods to real-world traffic system problems.

The PhD in Transportation at Chang University is an English-taught research programme. Candidates undertake independent research in transportation-related fields under academic supervision.

Chang University in Xi’an provides an English-taught PhD in Transportation Planning and Management. Candidates undertake original research under academic supervision.

The PhD in Tunnel Engineering covers underground construction and design, including geotechnical considerations, tunnel structural design, and safety management in civil infrastructure.

The PhD in Vehicle Engineering focuses on vehicle design, systems, and technology, including transportation planning, machine design, and application engineering.