PhD in Transportation Planning and Management

For PhD in Transportation Planning and Management, applications for the Aug 2027 intake are open until Jul 29, 2027, and the tuition fee is 26,000 CNY per year.

The PhD in Transportation Planning and Management at Southwest Jiaotong University is a 2-year program that leads to a PhD in Management. It is taught in English and is for students who want to learn about transportation planning and management.

Students in this program will study transportation systems, transportation policy, and logistics management. They will also learn how to use geographic information systems and transportation modeling software to analyze and plan transportation systems.

Graduates of this program can work as Transportation Planners, Logistics Managers, Transportation Consultants, or Urban Transport Specialists. They can work for government agencies, transportation companies, or consulting firms.

Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) in Chengdu traces its origins to 1896 and is widely respected as a cradle of railway and transport engineering in China. Home to tens of thousands of students and an international cohort, SWJTU blends a deep technical heritage with modern, multidisciplinary offerings. Its Chengdu location provides a high quality of life, rich cultural experiences, and excellent access to industry networks tied to regional and global infrastructure initiatives.

Academically, SWJTU emphasizes practical engineering, transportation science, and applied research across dozens of programs. Students benefit from well-equipped laboratories, research centers, and collaborations with rail and transport companies, which support internships and project-based learning. The university encourages international collaboration, joint research projects, and opportunities to work on real-world challenges in rail transit and smart infrastructure.

International applicants will find clear online application paths, scholarship opportunities, and on-campus accommodation arranged when rooms are available. The campus culture stresses diligence, ambition, and industry engagement, offering strong career pathways in engineering, research, and technical management. Prospective students should review program entry requirements, identify relevant faculty or research groups, and consider Chengdu's supportive environment for international life and professional development.