Universities in China
48 PhD Programs in Civil Engineering in China
- programs
- 48 programs
- universities
- 27 universities
- taught in English
- 83% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,966 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Civil Engineering in China and Doctorate in Civil Engineering in China.
China has 48 phd programs in civil engineering open to international students, at 27 universities. 83% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,966 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 5,071 USD and 6,391 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Civil Engineering programs
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Top universities for Civil Engineering in China
Ranked by how many civil engineering programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) (5)
- Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) (4)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (4)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (3)
- Central South University (CSU) (3)
- Tsinghua University (THU) (3)
- Hohai University (HHU) (3)
- Southeast University (SEU) (2)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (2)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (2)
PhD in Civil Engineering in China: common questions
- How many civil engineering programs are there in China?
- 48 civil engineering phd programs at 27 universities in China are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a civil engineering degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in civil engineering in China is 5,966 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 5,071 USD and 6,391 USD a year.
- Can I study civil engineering in China in English?
- Yes — 83% of the civil engineering programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (40 of 48).
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