Programs

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.

China University of Petroleum (Beijing) delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Geology, with coursework and research in structural geology, sedimentary basin analysis, and applied resource assessment.

This four-year PhD programme builds expertise in geological sciences, with research supported by university facilities including a mobile marine laboratory system. It develops analytical and field-based skills applicable to earth surface and subsurface processes. The scope includes both terrestrial and marine geological settings.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, delivering advanced study of geological processes, materials, and their environmental relationships. Research is interdisciplinary and frequently connected to national laboratories or field-based geological challenges. Graduates pursue roles in academic, industrial, and research settings within Earth sciences.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, examining Earth’s physical characteristics and dynamic systems through theoretical analysis and applied research. Students work with advanced instrumentation and participate in interdisciplinary projects tied to national geoscience priorities. The programme prepares students for research and professional roles in academia, industry, and government.

The PhD in Geophysics at Northwest University in Xi'an is a three-year, English-taught research programme. Students investigate Earth’s physical properties and processes—including seismology, geomagnetism, and geodynamics—through supervised projects.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geophysics at China University of Petroleum (Beijing), located in Beijing, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

This PhD in Georelational Information System centres on spatial data management and geospatial analysis, combining research training with applied work in geoinformatics.

The PhD in Geospatial Information Technology is a three-year English-taught programme centred on geospatial methods and their real-world implementation. It draws on Wuhan University’s established strengths in surveying and mapping.

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.

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

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.

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.

Central South University in Changsha delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Geratology (Gerontology – Internal Medicine), centred on the physiological, pathological, and clinical aspects of aging within internal medicine practice and research.

A four-year professional PhD in Geriatrics taught in English, covering clinical geriatric medicine, rehabilitation approaches, and health management strategies for ageing populations.

The PhD in Global Communication is a four-year, English-taught research programme at Shanghai International Studies University. It centres on international journalism, public diplomacy, and intercultural communication, supported by coursework in mass communication theory and research methods.

This PhD engages with large-scale historical patterns and transregional connections across time. Offered over four years at Southwest University in Chongqing, it uses world-historical frameworks to guide original research. The focus is on academic and research careers in global history.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Global Public Policy at Fudan University, combining global and Chinese viewpoints to strengthen analytical and theoretical capacities for policy analysis and academic research.

The PhD in Global Studies is a four-year doctoral programme at Southwest University, Chongqing, engaging with global affairs through interdisciplinary research across international contexts. It prepares students for scholarly or research roles addressing complex global issues.

The PhD in Grassland Science is a three-year English-taught research programme. Students investigate grassland ecosystems, productivity, sustainability, and related resource management challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ground Water Science and Technology at Jilin University. Research areas include groundwater modelling, contamination assessment, and sustainable water resource management. The programme develops advanced hydrological research capabilities for careers in academia, government, and industry.

This PhD in Groundwater and Environment in Arid Areas studies aquifer dynamics, solute transport, and contamination control under low-rainfall conditions. Field and modelling approaches support environmental management in dryland settings.

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.