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    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.

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

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    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.

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    Opening ceremony 2025: Over 7,400 new students start their XJTLU journey

    Opening ceremony 2025: Over 7,400 new students start their XJTLU journey

    On 31 August, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) welcomed its 16th cohort of students at...

    01 Sep 2025
    Indonesian student in China finds her career path through trial and triumph

    Indonesian student in China finds her career path through trial and triumph

    When Metta Hormen, an Indonesian BA Marketing student, first arrived at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool ... 01 Sep 2025

    01 Sep 2025
    XJTLU researchers uncover link between pikas and plateau soil erosion

    XJTLU researchers uncover link between pikas and plateau soil erosion

    The alpine meadows of China’s western Qinghai-Tibet Plateau offer far more than meets the eye. Th... 18 Jul 2025

    18 Jul 2025
    Out of the Box | 'How XJTLU shaped my global perspective through real-world experiences'

    Out of the Box | 'How XJTLU shaped my global perspective through real-world experiences'

    Who: Felicia Amuntai, a Year Four BSc Information Management and Information Systems student E... 09 Jul 2025

    09 Jul 2025