The Ph.D. in Road and Railway Engineering is a research-oriented doctoral program designed to cultivate advanced scholars, engineers, and researchers in the planning, design, construction, and management of roadways, highways, and railway systems. Typically offered under the discipline of Transportation Engineering or Road and Railway 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 practical research capabilities in areas such as pavement materials, structural design, railway track engineering, traffic safety, geotechnical foundations, and transportation system optimization. Graduates are trained to address complex challenges in road and railway infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency and safety, and innovate in construction technologies and intelligent transportation systems.

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