Programs

A four-year PhD in Foreign Language and Literature at Southeast University, Nanjing, taught in English. Core areas include linguistic theory, literary analysis, and cultural studies, aiming to strengthen critical thinking and advanced communication for roles in academia, research, and language-related professions.

The PhD in Geodesy and Surveying Engineering covers precise measurement, spatial data collection, and monitoring methods for water bodies, river basins, and hydraulic structures. It applies geospatial techniques to challenges in water resource management and infrastructure development. The programme runs for four years in Nanjing.

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.

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.

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.

The PhD in Hydraulic Machinery focuses on research into the design, operation, and performance of hydraulic equipment used in water resource systems. It builds on Hohai University’s long-standing engagement with water infrastructure and integrates engineering principles with practical applications in hydropower and irrigation. The programme is delivered in English over four years in Nanjing.

This four-year PhD programme specialises in hydraulics and river dynamics. It draws on Hohai University’s long-standing concentration in water systems engineering, including hydraulic, coastal, and river-related research domains.

The PhD in Hydraulics Structure Engineering investigates the design, analysis, and performance of hydraulic structures such as spillways, sluices, and intake systems under dynamic flow conditions. It is based at Hohai University in Nanjing, aligning with the university’s foundational role in water resources engineering.

This four-year PhD programme examines hydrological processes—water movement, distribution, and quality—as well as integrated water resources management. It reflects Hohai University’s institutional emphasis on hydrological sciences and water-related engineering.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Industrial Catalysis located in Xuzhou, investigating catalysis science and its application in industrial processes, with original research aligned to academic, industrial, and research-institute contexts.

The four-year, English-taught PhD in Information & Communication Engineering at Southeast University covers signal processing, network systems, and data communications. It combines theoretical depth with applied research and encourages interdisciplinary work.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Information and Communication Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology. Students carry out supervised original research in the field.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Information and Communication Engineering specialising in Integrated Circuit Design at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing. Training combines research and practical technical work in circuit design and communication technologies.

Hohai University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Information and Communication Engineering through its College of Internet of Things Engineering. The programme is delivered at the Changzhou Campus and focuses on research in communication systems and IoT-related engineering.

A four-year PhD in Instrument Science and Technology focusing on measurement, control, and instrumentation systems. The programme integrates theoretical understanding with practical application in high-technology settings.

A four-year PhD in Instrumental Science & Technology, this programme advances expertise in instrumentation through integrated theoretical study and experimental work.

The PhD in Intelligent Transportation Science & Technology at Soochow University is a four-year, English-taught programme focused on research in transport systems, automation, data-driven traffic management, and smart infrastructure. Candidates develop original work under academic supervision, drawing on interdisciplinary methods from engineering, computer science, and urban planning.

The four-year PhD in Landscape Architecture examines landscape design, planning, and management through interdisciplinary lenses, incorporating ecological, cultural, and social perspectives.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Law at Southeast University, developing advanced legal knowledge and research capacity to address current legal challenges and support academic, governmental, or international professional careers.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Management Science & Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, developing proficiency in management theory and analytical approaches to support independent research and strategic decision-making for leadership positions in academia, industry, or the public sector.

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

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Management Science and Engineering integrates quantitative methods, systems analysis, and decision modelling. Students conduct supervised original research addressing complex organisational and technical problems.

A four-year, English-language PhD in Marine Pharmacy at China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing. Candidates carry out original research under faculty supervision.

The PhD in Marine Science investigates coastal and marine processes—including sediment transport, hydrodynamics, and ecosystem dynamics—in estuarine and nearshore zones. It supports integrated water management and coastal protection through a marine science lens. The programme is based in Nanjing and lasts four years.