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Civil Engineering

Teaching Medium:	English
Degree Awarded:	Doctoral's Degree
Entry Requirements:	Master's Degree or above
Duration:	3 Years
Starting Date:	Sep.2025
Application Deadline:	Jul 31, 2025
Tuition Fee:	CNY 42,000 per year
Application Fee:	150 USD (Non-Refundable)
HSK:	Level 0
Schools:	Other

Program Description

Objectives

The PhD program in Civil Engineering provides students with both solid theory and the latest technological knowledge. The program has a practical orientation and aims to equip engineers with knowledge in modern experimental methods and research skills that allow them to meet the complexities of today’s challenges in the field of civil engineering. Students are expected to engage in high level scientific research, and to assume leadership role in the civil engineering industries.

Duration

Duration of the program is between 3-4 years with course works in the first year, followed by a dissertation project.

Research Areas

1. Innovative Structural System Design

2. Structural Health Monitoring and Safety Evaluation

3. Foundation Engineering

Credit Units

Students need to successfully complete minimum 13 credits, among which 10 must be core courses, 2 must be elective courses, and 1 must be academic report.

Scholarships

1.The Shenzhen Universiade International Scholarship

2.HITSZ Scholarship

Entry Requirements

1. Aged 18 or above

2. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

3. Hold a Master's degree.

Application Materials

1. HITSZ International Student Application Form

2. Highest degree (notarized photocopy)

3. Academic transcripts (notarized photocopy)

4. A study plan (no less than 800 words)

5. Three recommendation letters

6. Photocopy of your Identification Certificate

7. Three passport photos

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