Programs

The PhD in Architecture at Southwest Jiaotong University emphasises research-based exploration of architectural theory, design methodology, urban development, and built environment sustainability. All teaching and supervision occur in English.

A three-year PhD in Architecture focusing on architectural theory, sustainable design practice, and research-driven learning. It supports career pathways in academic and professional architecture contexts.

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

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture at Tianjin University. The programme focuses on architectural theory, design methodology, and sustainable development practices.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered jointly with the University of Liverpool through the Design School; supports original research in architectural design and studio education, environmental or construction technology, computer-aided design, architectural history and built heritage, or social study of the built environment; features dual supervision; awards a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education; full-time students complete three years of research and submit the thesis within four years.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture (AD) at Tongji University in Shanghai, addressing architectural theory, design processes, and technological applications, with research informed by sustainability principles and international perspectives.

The 3.5-year PhD in Architecture investigates architectural theory, design methodology, and sustainability in built environments. Students pursue self-directed research addressing spatial, cultural, and ecological dimensions of contemporary architecture.

The PhD in Architecture is a four-year English-taught programme focusing on advanced research and design in architecture. It addresses current issues through sustainable design, urban planning, and architectural theory, using an interdisciplinary framework and supporting international academic engagement.

This four-year PhD programme centres on landscape architecture. It emphasises sustainable design, urban ecology, and landscape planning, integrating theoretical knowledge with applied research in ecological and urban contexts.

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

This three-year English-taught PhD explores landscape architecture through original research. Work is guided by faculty and grounded in ecological, cultural, and design-related questions.

A four-year English-language PhD in Landscape Architecture at Tianjin University in Tianjin, covering landscape design, environmental planning, and sustainability through integrated research and applied design, preparing graduates for careers in academia, policy, and consulting.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Landscape Architecture at Chongqing University, centred on sustainable design, urban ecology, and landscape planning. The curriculum bridges traditional Chinese landscape concepts and modern approaches, preparing students for careers in academia, public policy, and environmental consultancy.

A four-year PhD in Urban and Rural Planning at Harbin Institute of Technology covers spatial planning, sustainability frameworks, and urban management. The programme balances theoretical understanding with applied research for careers in universities, public agencies, and private planning practice.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Urban Planning trains students in research on urban development, combining theory and practice in sustainable development, urban design, and policy analysis. Cultural context and international collaboration inform the curriculum.

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 three-year English-taught PhD in Urban Planning and Design at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered in partnership with the University of Liverpool and hosted in the Design School on the XJTLU campus in Suzhou; research centres on sustainable revitalisation, supervised jointly by XJTLU and Liverpool faculty, leading to a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education; includes an optional research visit to Liverpool.