PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics

Tuition is 5,355 USD per year, and applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jun 10, 2027.

The PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at Chongqing University is a 4-year degree for students who want to specialize in physics. This program helps students gain expertise in power engineering and thermophysics. It is taught in English and prepares students for a career in research and development.

The curriculum includes subjects like thermal engineering, power systems, and energy conversion. Students develop skills in research, experimentation, and data analysis. They also get hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and simulation software.

Graduates can work as Research Scientists, Power Plant Engineers, Thermal Engineers, or Energy Consultants. They can find jobs in industries like energy, manufacturing, or aerospace, and work for companies like power utilities, research institutes, or engineering firms.

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.