The PhD in Civil Engineering at Chengdu University of Technology (CDUT) is a research‑focused doctoral degree within the university’s engineering offerings, housed in the College of Environment and Civil Engineering. CDUT is authorized to confer doctoral degrees in Civil Engineering — part of its portfolio of doctoral disciplines alongside fields like Geological Engineering, Geophysics and other core sciences and engineering areas.

This four‑year full‑time PhD program is designed to cultivate high‑level researchers and technical leaders with a solid grounding in advanced theory, quantitative methods, experimental techniques and independent scientific inquiry relevant to civil engineering. Candidates engage deeply with core civil engineering research areas such as geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, disaster prevention and reduction engineering, protective engineering, bridge and tunnel engineering, and civil engineering construction management. These areas reflect both foundational civil engineering science and contemporary technological challenges in infrastructure and resilience.

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