The Ph.D. in Transportation is a research-oriented doctoral program designed to cultivate advanced scholars, researchers, and professionals in the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation systems. Typically offered under the discipline of Transportation Engineering at leading universities such as Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU), this program is a full-time doctoral program lasting 3–5 years, with instruction primarily in Chinese, while research supervision and academic guidance may also be available in English for international students.

The program aims to develop experts with deep theoretical knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and strong research capabilities in areas such as traffic engineering, transportation planning, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), transportation infrastructure, logistics, and transportation safety. Graduates are trained to analyze, optimize, and innovate in transportation systems, addressing challenges in urban mobility, high-speed rail, highway networks, and multimodal transport.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.