Programs

The PhD in Resettlement Science and Management examines the social and technical dimensions of population displacement linked to water infrastructure and resource development. It draws on Hohai University’s expertise in hydraulic and coastal engineering to address resettlement planning, implementation, and policy in river basin and dam projects. The programme is based in Nanjing and lasts four years.

The PhD in Safety Science and Engineering is a four-year doctoral programme covering risk assessment, safety management, and engineering practice, with particular relevance to mining environments. Candidates complete original research preparing them for academic, industrial, or governmental positions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Science and Technology of Biomass Energy at Nanjing Forestry University, covering biomaterials, energy conversion technologies, and sustainability practices. The programme supports research aligned with renewable energy and ecological development goals.

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Signal & Information Processing at Soochow University covers core topics including signal processing theory, statistical data analysis, and information theory. The programme emphasises both mathematical foundations and their application in real-world systems such as communications, imaging, and sensor networks.

Nanjing Forestry University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Silviculture, centred on research into forest cultivation, regeneration, and management practices.

A three-year PhD in Social Medicine and Health Management at Nanjing Medical University. The programme examines health policy, management frameworks, and social influences on population health through research-led study. Admission requires a Provisional Acceptance Letter from an academic supervisor.

Hohai University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Sociology. Research takes place within the university’s expanding social sciences portfolio, alongside disciplines including engineering, economics, law, and arts.

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

The four-year English-taught PhD in Software Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics requires candidates to carry out independent research with faculty guidance.

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Space Weather at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) in Nanjing. Research is original and conducted under faculty supervision.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Sports Medicine at Nanjing Medical University in Nanjing, focusing on sports injuries, rehabilitation, and exercise physiology, with integration of scientific principles and clinical practice in sports-related health.

Jiangnan University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Sugar Refining Engineering. Students undertake supervised research into crystallisation, separation processes, and quality control in sugar production.

A three-year PhD in Surgery specialising in Orthopedics, administered by the First School of Clinical Medicine at Nanjing Medical University. It combines clinical orthopaedic experience with original research under supervisor guidance.

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 English-taught PhD in Textile Science & Engineering at Jiangnan University. Candidates carry out supervised original research in textile-related fields.

A four-year English-language PhD programme in Theoretical Physics at Soochow University, Suzhou, centred on supervised original research.

Hohai University delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Theory of Marxism. The programme supports research in Marxist theory within the university’s broader academic development beyond its engineering foundations.

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-language PhD in Transportation Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

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.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Water and Soil Conservation and Desertification Control centred on ecological land management. It supports research into soil erosion control, desertification mitigation, and landscape-scale environmental resilience.

This four-year PhD programme covers water conservancy and hydropower engineering. Core areas include hydraulic infrastructure design, water resource management, and hydropower system development.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Wildlife Protection and Utilization at Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing. Research is undertaken under faculty supervision.