1,797 PhD Programs in Engineering in Asia

Specializations within engineering

Top universities for Engineering in Asia

Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.

• Tianjin University (TJU) (73)
• Zhejiang University (ZJU) (66)
• Beihang University (BUAA) (60)
• Sichuan University (SCU) (59)
• Tsinghua University (THU) (52)
• Central South University (CSU) (44)
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (36)
• Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (36)
• China University of Petroleum (East China) (34)
• GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (34)

January intake in Asia

19 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Management Science & Engineering — Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Vehicle Engineering) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Bridge Engineering — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering — Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Subgrade and Pavement Engineering — Chang'an University (CHD) · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Road and Railway Engineering — Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Engineering in Asia: common questions

How many engineering programs are there in Asia?

1,797 engineering phd programs at 172 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a engineering degree in Asia cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in engineering in Asia is 5,230 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,184 USD and 6,276 USD a year.

Can I study engineering in Asia in English?

Yes — 81% of the engineering programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (1,449 of 1,797).