Programs

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

The PhD in Agricultural Engineering addresses water-dependent agricultural systems, irrigation infrastructure, and resource management challenges. Hosted by Hohai University in Nanjing, it builds on the university’s institutional focus on water resources while integrating engineering principles with agronomic and environmental considerations.

The four-year PhD in Applied Economics focuses on applying economic frameworks to real-world issues. Research topics include economic policy analysis, development economics, and quantitative modelling. Career pathways span academia, government agencies, and private sector analysis.

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

A four-year English-taught PhD in Biological & Medical Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, centred on biomedical engineering fundamentals and healthcare technology research, linking theory to practice for careers in academia, industry, or research institutions.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Biology at China Pharmaceutical University requires candidates to undertake original research under faculty guidance.

The PhD in Biology is a four-year, English-taught research programme at Southeast University. Students conduct independent biological research under academic supervision.

A four-year PhD in Bridge and Tunnel Engineering, this programme addresses infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance through civil engineering research and practice.

The PhD in Business Administration analyses management practices, economic decision-making, and policy formulation within water enterprises, infrastructure projects, and environmental organisations. It reflects Hohai University’s expansion beyond engineering into economics and management disciplines. The programme lasts four years and is based in Nanjing.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology at Southeast University, Nanjing, examining advanced chemical processes and engineering concepts, with research spanning process design, materials science, and environmental engineering for roles in academia, industry, or research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology at Nanjing University of Science and Technology. Students conduct supervised original research in chemical engineering contexts.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Circuits & Systems at Southeast University, involving advanced circuit design, systems integration, and emerging electronics technologies, integrating theoretical study with applied research.

Southeast University offers a four-year, English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering. Candidates carry out supervised original research in civil engineering disciplines.

This PhD in Civil Engineering emphasises structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic aspects of infrastructure development, particularly for dams, levees, and riverine systems. Delivered by Hohai University in Nanjing, it reflects the university’s orientation toward water-related civil works and integrated engineering practice.

The PhD in Civil Engineering Materials studies material durability, degradation, and performance under conditions such as water exposure, erosion, and dynamic loading—particularly in hydraulic and coastal infrastructure. It applies materials science to long-term structural integrity in water-related environments. The four-year programme is delivered in Nanjing.

China Pharmaceutical University offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Clinical Pharmacy. Research is conducted under faculty supervision within the field of clinical pharmacy.

A four-year English-language PhD in Computer Science & Technology at Southeast University, Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

This PhD programme explores computational methods, systems design, and technological applications relevant to water infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and resource modelling. Based at Hohai University in Nanjing, it operates within a broader engineering and science framework shaped by the university’s water-related mission.

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

The PhD in Computer Science and Technology is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme centred on advanced computing concepts and their real-world implementation. Candidates pursue original research in areas such as algorithms, systems, or applications.

This four-year, English-taught PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Southeast University involves supervised independent research in control theory, systems engineering, and related applications.

A four-year English-language PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) in Nanjing. The programme centres on advanced control systems, with research spanning engineering applications, innovation, practical implementation, and interdisciplinary methods.

The PhD in Control Science and Engineering is a four-year, English-taught doctoral programme examining control theory and its implementation in engineered systems. Students undertake supervised original research aligned with current challenges in automation and system dynamics.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Cyberspace Safety at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics involves supervised original research in areas related to digital security and infrastructure protection.