Vision and mission

Vision

To become a research-led international university in China and a Chinese university recognised internationally for its unique features in learning and teaching, research, social services, and education management.

Mission

• Educate technical and managerial professionals with international perspectives and competitive capabilities
• Integrate global economic and social development with expertise in business and technology
• With our unique focuses and features, conduct research in areas where humanity faces severe challenges
• Explore new models for higher education that will exert a strong influence on the development of education in China and the world

As a pioneer, leader, and influencer in future education, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (hereinafter referred to as XJTLU) has established a comprehensive educational ecological layout and development blueprint through in-depth research, continuous exploration, and innovative practices since its establishment (see diagram below):

Based on the concept of future education, XJTLU’s vision, and mission, and leveraging XJTLU’s resources and network, three future-oriented talent cultivation models* (Education Models 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) have been implemented. By combining the flexibility of American education, the quality assurance system of British education, and the solid foundation of Chinese education, XJTLU has developed its unique “Five-Star” education system, highlighting its distinct characteristics of personalization, interest-driven learning, lifelong learning, syntegrative education, human-machine symbiosis (ecosystem), internationalisation, and globalisation. With the continued deepening and enhancement of the three educational models, XJTLU consistently improves and upgrades its higher education innovation solutions. Meanwhile, XJTLU expands its exploration through collaboration to innovative development in the foundational and new professional education of the digitalization and AI era, while broadly promoting the best practices in education to facilitate reform in China’s educational system and influence global educational development.

To support the effective implementation of the above educational blueprint, XJTLU is accelerating the development of digital and intelligent infrastructure by establishing the XJTLU Learning Mall to realize the borderless sharing of future education concepts and resources. Furthermore, to better fulfill the university’s role in serving society, XJTLU integrates industry, university, research, government, and society to catalyze the development of an innovative industrial ecosystem, leveraging the university’s “neutral” status. Through “university” (educational empowerment), “research” (technological enablement), and “government” (policy promotion), XJTLU assists the “industry” in innovative upgrading, ultimately fostering sustainable and harmonious development of “society.” To this end, starting in 2023, XJTLU has built the “X-Eco Mall” based on the digital platform of the XJTLU Learning Mall. The aim is to proactively respond to the digital and intelligent wave impacting various aspects of society, economy, technology, production, and life, establishing a digital intelligence base or supporting platform to facilitate the digital transformation and ecological upgrading of the industry.

Supported by digital and intelligent technologies, XJTLU has established a flat and networked organizational structure and service system to enhance seamless and efficient collaboration both within and outside the university, promoting XJTLU’s mission and its role in society.

XJTLU Talent Cultivation Models

Education Model 1.0: This model represents a transformation and upgrade of the traditional programme-based elite education approach. It embodies a student-centered and learning-focused model aimed at healthy growth, advocating personalized, interest-driven, and research-led learning while enhancing students’ understanding of the industry background. Its objective is to ensure that students gain a comprehensive understanding of their respective fields and future industry trends, making them truly proficient professionals.

Education Model 2.0: This syntegrative education model abandons the specialization-oriented approach, instead combining specialized knowledge, entrepreneurial education, and leadership training through in-depth industry collaboration. It prepares industry elites or leaders who can leverage technological platforms, AI, and robotics to spearhead new industries in the future. While we acknowledge that industry leaders are rarely solely cultivated through education, this model can help many industry elites emerge naturally as leaders in a conducive environment.

Education Model 3.0: This model breaks down the barriers of the university and immerses it in society. By leveraging its relatively neutral status and forward-looking mindset, the university integrates government, industry, and other relevant social resources to form a systematic innovative ecosystem for various industries. This approach promotes the integrated development and upgrading of education, research, and industry, creating ecological dividend. Within this model, students gain access to abundant resources, limitless opportunities, and a superior environment. Through immersive learning, research, and practice, they can engage closely with society, grow rapidly, and gain support for innovation, entrepreneurship, future planning, and realizing their dreams.