PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Tuition fees are 35,000 CNY per year. Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jun 10, 2027.

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Chongqing University is for students who want to advance their knowledge in this field. This 4-year degree helps students become experts in biomedical engineering, with classes taught in English.

The curriculum includes subjects like biomaterials, biomechanics, and medical imaging. Students develop skills in research, problem-solving, and critical thinking, with hands-on experience in labs and projects.

Graduates can pursue careers as Research Scientists, Medical Device Developers, or Clinical Engineers. They can work in industries like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices, and for employers like hospitals, research institutions, or companies like Medtronic or Johnson & Johnson.

Chongqing University (CQU), founded in 1929 and based in southwest China, is a nationally supported comprehensive university and a member of the Excellence League. With around 48,240 students and roughly 1,700 international students, CQU is known for strengths in engineering, the built environment, technology and business, and offers a broad portfolio of academic options across its faculties and 131 programs.

The School of International Education provides dedicated support for overseas students, managing admissions, visas, registration and a lively extracurricular calendar. International learners can access intensive Chinese language and culture courses, certified testing for HSK, HSKK, YCT and BCT, and teacher-training pathways. Campus facilities are extensive, with four campuses, a library holding over 4.3 million volumes and modern study spaces to support research and everyday life.

Life in Chongqing blends urban convenience with dramatic mountain-river scenery and a vibrant food culture famous for Sichuan-style hotpot. The city is a major logistics and manufacturing hub with growing international ties. CQU also promotes mobility and funding opportunities through government and university scholarships, and arranges on-campus accommodation across its multiple campuses, helping new students settle into academic and social life quickly.