PhD in Urban Planning

Chongqing University (CQU), founded in 1929 and based in southwest China, is a nationally supported comprehensive university and a member of the Excellence League. With around 48,240 students and roughly 1,700 international students, CQU is known for strengths in engineering, the built environment, technology and business, and offers a broad portfolio of academic options across its faculties and 131 programs.

The School of International Education provides dedicated support for overseas students, managing admissions, visas, registration and a lively extracurricular calendar. International learners can access intensive Chinese language and culture courses, certified testing for HSK, HSKK, YCT and BCT, and teacher-training pathways. Campus facilities are extensive, with four campuses, a library holding over 4.3 million volumes and modern study spaces to support research and everyday life.

Life in Chongqing blends urban convenience with dramatic mountain-river scenery and a vibrant food culture famous for Sichuan-style hotpot. The city is a major logistics and manufacturing hub with growing international ties. CQU also promotes mobility and funding opportunities through government and university scholarships, and arranges on-campus accommodation across its multiple campuses, helping new students settle into academic and social life quickly.

The PhD in Urban Planning at Chongqing University is a 4-year degree for students who want to study urban planning in English. This program helps students learn about urban and rural planning. It is based in China.

The curriculum includes subjects like urban design, transportation planning, and community development. Students learn skills like research, analysis, and problem-solving. They also work on projects to help them learn by doing.

Graduates can work as Urban Planners, Transportation Planners, Community Developers, or City Managers. They can work for government agencies, private companies, or non-profit organizations.