Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD in Material Science & Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, focused on advanced materials and their real-world applications via original research, intended for careers in academia, industry, or research institutions.

The four-year PhD in Materials Physics & Chemistry covers nanomaterials, polymers, and materials characterisation techniques. Research follows interdisciplinary approaches aligned with Southeast University’s broader scientific infrastructure. Training supports scholarly and technical contributions in materials science.

A four-year, English-language PhD in Mathematics at Southeast University in Nanjing, where students conduct independent research guided by academic staff.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanical Engineering requires candidates to conduct original research under faculty supervision. Emphasis is placed on independent inquiry and technical depth in mechanical systems and related domains. Outcomes support academic, industrial, or research-oriented professional paths.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at Southeast University, Nanjing, focusing on advanced mechanical theories and their application to practical problems. It develops analytical and applied problem-solving abilities for research, academic, and engineering careers.

A four-year PhD in Municipal Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, delivered in English. The programme engages with urban infrastructure challenges through sustainable development, smart technologies, and innovative engineering approaches, preparing students for research and applied work in urban planning and engineering.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Navigation, Guidance and Control at Southeast University, centred on research and technology development for navigation systems and autonomous control, combining theoretical foundations with real-world implementation.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Optical Engineering at Southeast University, covering photonics, optical systems design, and imaging, delivered via research-led learning and technical application.

The four-year, English-taught PhD in Philosophy at Southeast University requires candidates to develop and execute an original research project under faculty guidance.

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

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Power Engineering & Engineering Thermophysics at Southeast University centres on supervised original research in energy systems and thermal sciences.

A four-year PhD in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. The programme centres on epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy, supporting research and professional practice across academic, governmental, and healthcare institutions.

A four-year, English-language PhD in Software Engineering at Southeast University in Nanjing, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Technology of Electromagnetism & Microwaves at Southeast University, Nanjing, covering electromagnetic theory and microwave engineering, with an emphasis on both theoretical understanding and applied skills for roles in academia, research, or industry.

A four-year PhD in Traffic Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, delivered in English, specialising in Transportation Surveying and Information Technology. Research areas include transportation systems, data analysis, and modern surveying techniques, with outcomes oriented toward traffic management and infrastructure development.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Transportation Engineering with focus on Transportation Surveying and Information Technology at Southeast University, addressing transportation challenges through research in data analysis, traffic modelling, and intelligent transportation systems.

A four-year English-language PhD in Urban Planning at Southeast University, Nanjing, focused on urban development, policy analysis, and sustainability within China’s planning context.

Southeast University’s one-semester pre-university programme combines intensive Chinese—about 26 classes weekly covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing—with six elective foundation classes in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and economics. The mix readies students for Chinese-medium undergraduate or postgraduate study in Nanjing.