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Studying at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Information about Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University for Prospective Students

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Studying at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international joint venture university founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. As the biggest independent Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the largest of such universities approved by the Ministry of Education in China.

UK degree in China

Our undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities. Postgraduate students receive a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Ministry of Education.

English language environment on campus

The University offers more than 120 degree programmes in the fields of science, engineering, business, finance, architecture, urban planning, language, and culture. All programmes are taught in English.

Growing global community 

25,000+ students and 1,600+ academic staff from 90 countries… and counting!

International staff 

XJTLU upholds the same high standards as world-famous universities in hiring academic staff members. All subject staff have to hold a doctorate degree from a well-known university and have rich teaching and research experience.

Located in Suzhou

CHINA China’s equivalent of Silicon Valley, a hub of global business and innovation just 25 minutes from Shanghai, sits alongside stunning 2,500 year-old UNESCO World Heritage gardens.

Useful Links: 

Undergraduate Admissions: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/global 

Master's Admission: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/master 

Doctoral Admission: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/doctoral 

Exchange and visiting students: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/international-mobility 

Continuing Education: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/continuing-education

Key Statistics for Prospective Students

Key data points related to studying at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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Enrolled Students
25,000+
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Programmes
100+
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Staff
2,400+
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Nationalities
93