Overview

Upon successful completion of the Civil Engineering programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, you will receive a degree that is from the University of Liverpool and recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.

Features

Students enrolled in this programme are registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the guidance of the supervisory team.

You will be appointed a designated primary (local) supervisor at XJTLU who is a full-time member of academic staff. In addition, you will have a designated secondary supervisor based at the University of Liverpool.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Pursuing a full-time PhD typically involves three years of conducting research and one year of writing a thesis, supported by subject-specific and generic skills training and development.

A full-time PhD student must submit the thesis within four years. (A part-time PhD student must submit it in six years).

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours

Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor or Master degree holder.

Equivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree or Pass with Merit Master degree.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

99000 CNY / year

≈ 99000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

99000 CNY / year

≈ 99000 CNY / year

Additional Details

Part-time: CNY 75,000 per 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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Suzhou

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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