Universities in China
1,359 PhD Programs in Engineering in China
- programs
- 1,359 programs
- universities
- 96 universities
- taught in English
- 74% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,379 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Engineering in China and Doctorate in Engineering in China.
China has 1,359 phd programs in engineering open to international students, at 96 universities. 74% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,379 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,632 USD and 6,276 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programs
169–192 of 1,359 · page 8 of 10
Specializations within engineering
Top universities for Engineering in China
Ranked by how many engineering programs each one runs in China — 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)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (36)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (36)
- China University of Petroleum (East China) (34)
- Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) (33)
January intake in China
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 China: common questions
- How many engineering programs are there in China?
- 1,359 engineering phd programs at 96 universities in China are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in engineering in China is 5,379 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,632 USD and 6,276 USD a year.
- Can I study engineering in China in English?
- Yes — 74% of the engineering programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (1,011 of 1,359).
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