Programs

The PhD in Biology is a four-year, English-taught research programme at Southeast University. Students conduct independent biological research under academic supervision.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Nanjing Medical University, combining theoretical and practical training, supporting interdisciplinary research, and requiring a Provisional Acceptance Letter from a supervisor.

Nanjing Forestry University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Botany, supporting doctoral candidates in conducting supervised research on plant science and related disciplines.

A four-year PhD in Bridge and Tunnel Engineering, this programme addresses infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance through civil engineering research and practice.

The PhD in Business Administration analyses management practices, economic decision-making, and policy formulation within water enterprises, infrastructure projects, and environmental organisations. It reflects Hohai University’s expansion beyond engineering into economics and management disciplines. The programme lasts four years and is based in Nanjing.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Cell Biology at Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing. Students carry out original research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology at Southeast University, Nanjing, examining advanced chemical processes and engineering concepts, with research spanning process design, materials science, and environmental engineering for roles in academia, industry, or research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology at Nanjing University of Science and Technology. Students conduct supervised original research in chemical engineering contexts.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Chemical Processing Engineering of Forest Products at Nanjing Forestry University. The programme supports research and practical application in the sustainable processing and utilisation of forest resources.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Circuits & Systems at Southeast University, involving advanced circuit design, systems integration, and emerging electronics technologies, integrating theoretical study with applied research.

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

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.

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.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Climate System and Climate Change investigates climate dynamics, variability, and impacts using interdisciplinary methods. It builds on Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology’s focus in atmospheric science.

A three-year PhD in Clinical Medicine offered by the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine at Nanjing Medical University. The programme cultivates research proficiency and clinical insight across broad areas of medical science.

This is a three-year English-taught PhD programme in Clinical Pharmacy at Nanjing Medical University. Students conduct independent research in clinical pharmacy under academic supervision. The programme emphasises original investigation relevant to pharmacy practice and patient care.

China Pharmaceutical University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Clinical Pharmacy. Research is conducted under faculty supervision within the field of clinical pharmacy.

This PhD in Clinical Science of Stomatology centres on dental and oral health sciences, including evidence-based treatment development and scientific advances in stomatology.

This PhD in Community Medicine and Health Education is hosted by Nanjing Medical University’s School of Health Policy and Management. It prepares students for research and practice in public health, health education, and policy analysis, with attention to community-level health issues. A confirmed faculty supervisor is required prior to application.

A four-year English-language PhD in Computer Science & Technology at Southeast University, Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

The PhD in Computer Science and Technology is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme centred on advanced computing concepts and their real-world implementation. Candidates pursue original research in areas such as algorithms, systems, or applications.

This PhD programme explores computational methods, systems design, and technological applications relevant to water infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and resource modelling. Based at Hohai University in Nanjing, it operates within a broader engineering and science framework shaped by the university’s water-related mission.

A four-year English-language PhD in Computer Science and Technology at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

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.