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

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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

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International Students

Visa information

Pre-arrival information

International Students

Pre-arrival information

The First XJTLU-UoL-XJTU Postgraduate Research Joint Conference & 2025 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium

The Future of Education

The Future of Education

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XJTLU Postgraduates

XJTLU alumnus builds a greener tomorrow through research

XJTLU alumnus builds a greener tomorrow through research

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XJTLU alumnus brings Chinese flavours to the world

XJTLU alumnus brings Chinese flavours to the world

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Nigerian alumnus at the forefront of steel manufacturing research

Nigerian alumnus at the forefront of steel manufacturing research

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