Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD in Geodesy and Surveying Engineering at Wuhan University in Wuhan. The programme centres on geodesy, surveying, and measurement science, supporting career development in academic, industrial, and professional surveying settings.

This PhD addresses the integration of geodetection, remote sensing, and information technology, linking theoretical foundations with applied research in geospatial systems.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Geographical Information Science covers GIS methodologies and spatial analysis. Students conduct original research suited to academic, industrial, and research career pathways.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

A four-year, English-taught PhD programme in Geotechnical Mechanics and Engineering at Tianjin University in Tianjin. Research is conducted independently under faculty supervision.

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 addresses soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and earth structures. It prioritises applied research and sustainable responses to geotechnical challenges.

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 Tianjin University in Tianjin, investigating soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and earth structures, supporting original research for academic, industrial, and governmental applications.

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.

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.