The Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering (ICE) is a research-oriented doctoral program designed to cultivate advanced scholars, innovators, and experts in communication systems, information processing, and network technologies. Typically offered under the discipline of Information and Communication 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 guidance may also be available in English for international students.

The program aims to develop experts with deep theoretical knowledge, strong analytical skills, and advanced research capabilities in areas such as wireless and optical communications, signal processing, network protocols, information security, and intelligent communication systems. Graduates are trained to conduct innovative research, design high-performance communication systems, and solve complex problems in modern information and communication technologies.

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