Tongji University
Civil Engineering
DoctoralDuration of study
3 years
Objective of the program:
The College of Civil Engineering (CCE) at Tongji University is devoted to educate future leaders in the engineering profession or the academic community. CCE concentrates on cutting-edge researches, defining what constitutes the evolving domain of civil engineering. These researches develop theories as well as tools and techniques for professional practice to solve societal problems. CCE exhibits great service through the actions of its members and collectively, contributing expertise where needed.
Our Ph.D. program aims to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of science and engineering combined with technical expertise in specialized areas of the field. Doctoral studies consist of courses selected for the individual in consultation with a faculty guidance committee and successful completion of an independent research culminating in a thesis. The educating activities are in English environment.
Credit requirements
Total credits should be no less than 14 or 15 varying in different divisions.
Thesis Requirements:
The Doctoral degree thesis, publication and research work should be conducted according to the standards of The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and the thesis defense should be passed finally.
Professional Degree Course:
Research frontiers and development trends of civil engineering, Advanced Concrete Theory of Structure, Advanced Theory of Steel Structures, Tunneling Mechanics and Engineering, Advanced Soil Mechanics, Elasticity and Plasticity,Advanced Theory of Bridge Structures
Degree to be awarded
The student who has fulfilled all the courses and thesis requirements will be awarded the Doctoral Degree of Engineering of Tongji University.
- Hold a non-Chinese passport for at least four years and have lived outside of China for at least two years;
- Have received a master’s degree from an accredited institution or recognized equivalent;
- Have sufficient undergraduate education for doctoral study in the chosen field;
- Stay in good academic standing, a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale;
- Demonstrate English proficiency through a valid record of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), only if the applicant is from non-English-speaking countries. A valid TOEFL score is 90 (120 scale) or higher on the internet-based test for a graduate admission, while a valid overall Band score of IELTS is 6.5 or higher on a 9-point scale. TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for those whose education environment is English or the contact advisor at Tongji University strongly acknowledges his/her English proficiency.