Application deadline

The closing date for September 2020 entry is 15 July 2020.

Architecture & Filmmaking application and portfolio submission deadline is 15 July 2020.

Before you apply

To successfully apply to XJTLU, you will need the following documents:

• Certificates of education qualifications and transcripts, translated into English
• Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)
• SAT, ACT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)
• Personal Statement
• Photocopy of your passport or ID
• Portfolio (only for BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production and BA Digital Media Arts)
• Taiwan GSAT Result Check Form (only for GSAT students)

Apply online

Applications should be submitted via our online application system:

• Choose your programme
• Click/tap Apply on the programme page
• Create an account or log in to your existing account
• Complete your application

Once your application account is successfully created, enter all the information required in the application form carefully and make sure the information you provide is correct, complete and up to date. Upload the required documents (mentioned above) to the corresponding fields.

You may log-in to view your application form at any time.

After you apply

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive a confirmation email from international@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Upon receipt of your application documents, we will give you either an unconditional offer, conditional offer or rejection letter based on your academic qualification.

If you are given an unconditional offer , you are required to sign and return an offer reply form and pay a non-refundable deposit of RMB 10,000 to secure your place at XJTLU. This is part of your tuition fee and will be deducted from the total amount upon enrolment.

Upon receipt of the deposit, we will mail the original copies of the unconditional offer and a Visa Application for Study in China (JW202) form, for you to apply for your student visa. We also book your accommodation at this stage.

If you are given a conditional offer, you should provide other required documents or qualifications as mentioned in the offer in order to guarantee your place at XJTLU.

The University will send you a pre-departure briefing, informing you of welcome events, dates of registration, and the start of teaching.

It usually takes 15 working days for us to process your application and prepare an offer.

Application deadlines

15 June 2021

Before you apply

The tips below are to help you file your online application in the most effective way, giving you the greatest chance of success.

• Research the programme you are interested in and make sure it's right for you
• Check the specific entry requirements and English language requirement for your programme of interest
• Make sure you have prepared the following documents to upload onto the application system:
  • Personal statement
  • Full academic transcripts of university studies and grading system
  • University degree certificate or enrolment statement (if you are a graduating student)
  • Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS，TOEFL or equivalent)
  • Two letters of academic reference
  • A copy of your passport (for international students only)

All your documents should be in English, or sent with certified translations into English. As part of the admissions criteria we require two references. These should be academic references if you have been in degree level (full-time) education at any point within the last three years, and must bear the official letterhead of your referee's workplace and his/her handwritten signature. If you are a graduate, you may provide one employer reference in place of an academic reference.

The personal statement is your opportunity to convince admissions officers and academic staff why you should be made an offer to study. Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words in length. We will not start processing your application until we've received at least your personal statement, transcripts, and reference letters.

XJTLU reserves the right to request additional documents or an interview to assess your academic qualifications for particular programmes.

Apply online

Applications should be submitted via our online application system:

1. Choose your programme
2. Click/tap Apply on the programme page
3. Create an account or log in to your existing account
4. Complete your application

Once your application account is successfully created, you should enter all the information required in the application form carefully and make sure the information you provide is correct, complete and up to date, and upload the required documents (mentioned above) to the corresponding fields.

You may login to view your application form at any time. If you need to provide any additional supporting documents after you submit the application, please send the documents to pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn (with your application ID, name, and applied programme name).

Letters of reference

If you do not have letters of reference from your referees at time of submitting your application, you could authorise your Admissions Officer via email to contact your referees with the contact information provided in your application form.

Transcript & Personal statement

Please note that uploading your official transcript and personal statement are mandatory before you can submit your application.

Scholarship application

Information about offered scholarships can be found at scholarship page.

If you intend to apply for a Master’s Entry Scholarship, which is only available for full-time studies, please upload a scholarship application letter which should be no more than 800 words in length via the online application system, or alternatively, email your scholarship application letter to pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cnno later than 1st June 2021. Your application should demonstrate your suitability and justification for attaining the scholarship, for instance, your academic achievements, why you feel you should receive the scholarship and how you can contribute to XJTLU.

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an acknowledgement email from pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn. If you do not receive the confirmation email or experience any difficulties during the online application process, please send us an email with specific details of the problem.

After you apply

You can always log into the application system Self Service Centre to track your application status and accept/decline an offer.

For conditional offer holders, you will be given an unconditional offer once you meet the condition(s) stated in the offer letter by sending all required supporting documents to pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn by 8th August 2021.

Note: for international applicants who are holding conditional offers, you are suggested to change your offer to unconditional by sending all required supporting documents to pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn before the mid of July considering student visa applications.

Deposit & Securing your place

Places are limited on our Masters Programmes, so we ask offer holders to pay a non-refundable deposit of RMB10, 000 to secure a place (subject to meeting any offer conditions). Your deposit payment also demonstrates your commitment to XJTLU and helps us to plan our resources to ensure you have the best possible experience when you arrive at XJTLU.

The deposit is payable when you confirm the acceptance of your offer whether the offer is conditional or unconditional. Please see you offer for details of paying your deposit, which will be deducted from your first year’s tuition fee.

We recommend you pay your deposit as soon as possible. If you do not make your deposit payment by the given deadline on your offer, your offer will be withdrawn. The offer will not be reinstated under any circumstance. If you still wish to study at the University after your offer is withdrawn, you can apply for a different programme. We will not consider applications for the same programme that you previously held an offer for if the offer was withdrawn due to failure to make a deposit payment by the deadline.

Refund

The deposit can only be refunded in the following circumstances:

• If the university is unable to provide the academic programme originally applied for, offered and accepted, and you do not want to take up a place on an alternative programme that is offered.
• If you fail to meet one or more of academic conditions, subject to the provision of evidence of relevant examination results and/or final transcript
• If you fail to attain the required English language qualification, subject to the provision of evidence that you have attempted and failed the English language test after the date that your conditional offer was issued.
• If your Visa application is refused or rejected, subject to the provision of evidence that you have applied for and been refused a visa (international applicant only)

If you have already paid your deposit and then decide to defer your offer (unconditional offer only) of a study place to the following academic year (one year only), please let us know at pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn .Your deposit will be carried over to count towards your deferred offer.

For unconditional offer holder, once your deposit is paid, we will start to help you with your accommodation and visa arrangements (international students).

Application enquiries

If you have an queries relating to your application, please email pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Application deadline

There is no specific deadline for PhD application. The start date of a PhD programme is normally the first day of March, June, September, or December.

To ensure you will be able to register on your intended date, please submit your application at least 7 weeks (local students)/12 weeks (international students) in advance.

Before apply

Determine your research area and check entry requirements

Detailed information of our PhD programs please refer to programme page. You can also find specific admission requirements of each program from here.

Identify Potential supervisors

All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact/identify potential supervisor and prepare research proposal before submitting online application.

Prepare your supporting documents

Make sure you have prepared the following documents (size limit: within 2MB each document) to upload onto the application system:

• Research proposal
• Full academic transcripts of university studies and grading system (both bachelor and master)
• University degree certificate or enrollment statement (both bachelor and master)
• Verification report of degree certificate(Chinese students only, both bachelor and master)
• A copy of Master dissertation (or an equivalent writing sample) and examiners reports available
• Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS or equivalent)
• Personal statement
• Two formal reference letters
• A copy of your passport (for international students only)
• Letter of financial support (for self-funded applicants) (template).

All your documents should be in English, or sent with certified translations into English.

Your application must be supported by at least one academic reference from someone who has taught you at highest degree level, and must bear the official letterhead of your referee's workplace and his/her handwritten signature. If you are a graduate, you may provide one employer reference in place of an academic reference.

Verification report of degree certificate should be:

• “Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate” obtained from China Higher Education Student Information if a degree was gained from a Chinese university.
• Certification obtained from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange if obtained a degree abroad or in Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macao.

XJTLU reserves the right to request additional documents to assess your academic qualifications for particular departments.

Apply online

Submit your online application at online application system.

You may login to view your application form at any time. If you need to provide any additional supporting documents after you submit the application, please send the documents to doctoralstudies@xjtlu.edu.cn (with your application ID, name, and applied department name).

After apply

Your application will be initially reviewed by XJTLU and then sent to University of Liverpool for further review and decision.

After submission of your online application, you may be contacted by the XJTLU Graduate School for additional documents or information. All communication will be made through your email address registered in the online application system. Please check your email regularly.