PhD in Engineering in Beijing

230 phd programmes in engineering at 11 universities in Beijing are open to international students; 82% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,950 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,950 USD and 6,604 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Engineering programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) PhD 5,206 USD
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Research Institute of Aero-Engine) Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Optical Engineering (School of Instrumentation Science & Opto-electronics Engineering) Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Power Electronics and Power Drives Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Oil-Gas Well Drilling Engineering (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Biochemical Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) PhD 5,206 USD
PhD in Earthquake and Blast Resistance Engineering Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Thermal Power Engineering Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Chemical Engineering and Technology (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Electric Machines and Electric Apparatus Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Isotope Separation, Application and Mechanical Engineering Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Laser Processing and Additive Manufacturing Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Network Systems, Energy, Power and Manufacturing Systems Optimization Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Energy Environmental Science and Engineering (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Transportation Engineering Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,693 USD
PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermopysics Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,693 USD
PhD in Oil Gas Well Drilling Engineering China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Electrical Engineering North China Electric Power University (NCEPU) PhD 35,000 USD
PhD in Optical Engineering (Institute of Laser Engineering) Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) PhD 4,462 USD
PhD in Mechanical Design and Theory Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Vehicle Operation Engineering Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
PhD in Power System and Automation Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Theory and Advanced Technology of Electrical Engineering Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD

Specialisations within engineering

Engineering 119 Science and Technology 14 Mechanical Engineering 13 Civil Engineering 11 Chemical Engineering 10 Electrical Engineering 8 Technology 7 Biomedical Engineering 6 Manufacturing 6 Software Engineering 6

Universities for engineering in Beijing

PhD in Engineering in Beijing: common questions

How many engineering programmes are there in Beijing?
230 engineering phd programmes at 11 universities in Beijing are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a engineering degree in Beijing cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in engineering in Beijing is 5,950 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,950 USD and 6,604 USD per year.
Can I study engineering in Beijing in English?
Yes — 82% of the engineering programmes in Beijing in our catalogue are taught in English (188 of 230).

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