Doctoral Admissions

Our doctoral programme is a strategic research collaboration between the Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. You will be formally registered with the two universities as a doctoral student to unlock your potential, create original knowledge, and achieve research excellence. Successful completion of the programme will lead to a doctoral degree awarded by the University of Liverpool and recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Why Study a Doctoral Degree with XJTLU

Why Study a Doctoral Degree with XJTLU

Funding opportunities

Funding opportunities

Doctoral Research Prospectus

Doctoral Research Prospectus

Doctoral Programmes

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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How to apply

How to apply

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Programme fees

Programme fees

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Doctoral training Programmes

Doctoral training Programmes

XJTLU–XJTU–UoL Joint Doctoral Programme

XJTLU–XJTU–UoL Joint Doctoral Programme

Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants

FAQ

FAQ

Contact us

Contact us

Visa information

International Students

Visa information

Pre-arrival information

International Students

Pre-arrival information

2026 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium

The Future of Education

The Future of Education

This video uses generative AI and creative imagery to demonstrate how XJTLU is shaping the future of education and empowering our students with skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.

XJTLU Postgraduates

After growing with IBSS, Dean Eddy Fang is asking what comes next

After growing with IBSS, Dean Eddy Fang is asking what comes next

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06 May 2026
Teaching in the age of AI: ‘Humans are what matter’

Teaching in the age of AI: ‘Humans are what matter’

On 6 February 2011, Professor Konstantinos Papadikis uprooted his life and bought a one-way ticke... 05 May 2026

05 May 2026
XJTLU equips students to thrive in today’s job market

XJTLU equips students to thrive in today’s job market

Gunawan (back row, second from left) in a meeting For international students and graduates fin... 13 Apr 2026

13 Apr 2026
Patients can’t carry a fridge around: research meets the real world

Patients can’t carry a fridge around: research meets the real world

About 3km from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) sits Suzhou’s BioBAY. Shuai Wang knows... 17 Mar 2026

17 Mar 2026