Overview

It provides you with experience in communicating research results in both written and oral forms and equips you with advanced knowledge and research skills relevant to both academia and industry.

Key Features

We provide high-calibre, discipline-specific training that takes advantage of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s distinctive international features and vibrant research environment.

The Computer Science and Software Engineering programme, based at XJTLU, is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool. Upon successful completion of your programme you will receive a University of Liverpool-issued degree, which is recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.

Programme Structure

Research

Computer science and software engineering: high-performance computer systems, storage systems, network systems, software engineering.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data: AI, transformative AI, generative AI, decision intelligence and AI knowledge representation, human centred and collaborative AI, edge AI and distributed enterprise, embedded intelligence, big data, data science, machine learning.

Internet of Things (IoT): IoT, software architecture for IoT, semantic web of things (SWoT), IoT for smart cities, analytics for IoT.

Intelligent robotics and related technologies: robots and robot control, human-robot interaction, computer graphics, machine vision, optimisation theories.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2024-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in China

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

99000 CNY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99000 CNY per year during 48 months.
National

99000 CNY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 99000 CNY per year during 48 months.

Part-time: CNY 75,000 per year

Living costs for Suzhou

3000 - 5500 CNY /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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