Highlights
Tuition fee
99000 CNY / year
99000 CNY / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
99000 CNY / year
99000 CNY / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Suzhou, China
Campus location
Suzhou, China
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The PhD in Chemistry programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University aims to provide high calibre education and advanced training in chemical sciences. 

Overview

Importantly, it will take advantage of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s international and vibrant research environment to prepare graduates for research careers in any setting and equip students with highly specialised technical skills.

Features

  • This Chemistry programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is based extensively on self-motivated research. Students on this programme are formally registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. 
  • You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the supervision of academic staff from both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool.

Programme Structure

Research

  • sensors
  • nanomaterial photocatalysis
  • organic synthesis and natural products
  • organic electronic materials
  • supramolecular chemistry
  • molecular electronics
  • green chemistry

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
88
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Suzhou, China

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
88
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.  

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    99000 CNY / year
    99000 CNY / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    99000 CNY / year
    99000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China
3000 - 5500 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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