The XJTLU International Student Study Programme offers young global learners a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic interplay between cutting‑edge technology and profound cultural traditions in China’s Yangtze River Delta. This interdisciplinary experience integrates future‑tech engagement, cultural discovery, academic coursework, and industry visits, guiding students on a transformative journey that expands intellectual horizons and fosters a global mindset.
Programme Features
Immersive English Academic Environment
All courses and activities are conducted entirely in English, reflecting the international academic setting of XJTLU. This immersive approach enables students to adapt quickly while enhancing their English communication and academic expression in authentic contexts.
Where Technology Meets Culture
The curriculum blends cutting-edge technology—including AI, VR, robotics, and AIGC—with the richness of Chinese language, arts, history, and humanities. Through interactive language sessions and field visits, students gain a multifaceted perspective on contemporary China’s technological advances and cultural heritage.
Learning Led by XJTLU Faculty
Students engage in themed lectures, hands-on workshops, and seminars led by XJTLU instructors and gain practical experience in advanced laboratories through experimental sessions. This learn‑by‑doing approach bridges theory with practice, ensuring a systematic and in‑depth academic experience.
Collaborative and Cross-Cultural Learning
Through group projects, city explorations, and a final presentation, students tackle real‑world challenges, strengthening cross‑cultural leadership and teamwork skills while building lasting international friendships and global networks.
Experience the Dynamic Yangtze River Delta
The programme includes visits to XJTLU’s Suzhou Industrial Park campus, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), and key cities like Shanghai. Corporate tours and urban discovery offer firsthand insight into the region’s economic vitality and cultural depth, broadening perspectives beyond the classroom.
Programme Structure
The programme balances academic rigor with practical relevance and can be tailored in content, intensity, and scheduling for students aged 12–18. The core experience comprises three integrated modules:
Academic Courses
Frontier Technology: Introduces AI fundamentals, VR applications, interactive robotics, and AIGC creative projects—complemented by lab sessions that strengthen both conceptual understanding and hands‑on skills.
China Studies: Explores traditional Chinese culture, contemporary economic development, and cross-cultural communication—using case studies and group discussions to deepen critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Practical Exploration
Group Projects: Working in teams under faculty guidance, students systematically develop problem‑solving, presentation, and collaboration skills through project‑based learning.
Industry Visits: Includes tours to technology companies, industrial parks, and innovation hubs across the Yangtze River Delta, offering real‑world insight into the integration of technology and industry.
Cultural Immersion
Cultural Site Visits: Field‑based learning atSuzhou’s classical gardens, the Pingjiang Road Historic District, Shanghai’s Bund, and other landmarks—experiencing directly how tradition and modernity coexist in Chinese urban life.
Language & Cultural Practice: Introductory practical Chinese courses are integrated with cultural experiences such as martial arts and traditional instrument sessions. These interactive activities are designed to foster a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
Customisation Options
This programme offers a high degree of customisation. We can tailor the experience across the following key dimensions according to your objectives:
Academic Curriculum: Adjust the depth and breadth of academic topics or incorporate specific disciplinary focuses.
Cultural Experiences: Select or emphasise particular cultural exploration activities to deepen immersive learning.
Schedule Arrangement: Optimise the duration and sequence of modules to align with your timetable and teaching objectives.
Catering & Accommodation: Provide varied dining options and accommodation plans to suit students’ lifestyles and preferences.
Past Programme Highlights
About Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and Suzhou
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international joint-venture university founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the UK. As a Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both parent universities and is the largest of its kind approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Over time, XJTLU has won wide recognition for its highly internationalised environment, advanced educational concepts and high-quality talent development.
XJTLU is located in Suzhou, a city that has been known as “Paradise on Earth” since ancient times. The University benefits from the city’s rich culture and its rapid economic development. Suzhou Industrial Park, China’s equivalent of Silicon Valley and a hub of global innovation, houses a large cluster of Fortune 500 companies, international enterprises and R&D centres. The location provides the study programme with an unparalleled setting that combines an international academic environment, cutting-edge industry exposure, and deep cultural immersion.
For Details and Partnership Inquiries
For more information or to discuss customized collaboration opportunities, please contact us via email:
Programme Overview
The XJTLU International Student Study Programme offers young global learners a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic interplay between cutting‑edge technology and profound cultural traditions in China’s Yangtze River Delta. This interdisciplinary experience integrates future‑tech engagement, cultural discovery, academic coursework, and industry visits, guiding students on a transformative journey that expands intellectual horizons and fosters a global mindset.
Programme Features
Immersive English Academic Environment
All courses and activities are conducted entirely in English, reflecting the international academic setting of XJTLU. This immersive approach enables students to adapt quickly while enhancing their English communication and academic expression in authentic contexts.
Where Technology Meets Culture
The curriculum blends cutting-edge technology—including AI, VR, robotics, and AIGC—with the richness of Chinese language, arts, history, and humanities. Through interactive language sessions and field visits, students gain a multifaceted perspective on contemporary China’s technological advances and cultural heritage.
Learning Led by XJTLU Faculty
Students engage in themed lectures, hands-on workshops, and seminars led by XJTLU instructors and gain practical experience in advanced laboratories through experimental sessions. This learn‑by‑doing approach bridges theory with practice, ensuring a systematic and in‑depth academic experience.
Collaborative and Cross-Cultural Learning
Through group projects, city explorations, and a final presentation, students tackle real‑world challenges, strengthening cross‑cultural leadership and teamwork skills while building lasting international friendships and global networks.
Experience the Dynamic Yangtze River Delta
The programme includes visits to XJTLU’s Suzhou Industrial Park campus, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), and key cities like Shanghai. Corporate tours and urban discovery offer firsthand insight into the region’s economic vitality and cultural depth, broadening perspectives beyond the classroom.
Programme Structure
The programme balances academic rigor with practical relevance and can be tailored in content, intensity, and scheduling for students aged 12–18. The core experience comprises three integrated modules:
Academic Courses
Frontier Technology: Introduces AI fundamentals, VR applications, interactive robotics, and AIGC creative projects—complemented by lab sessions that strengthen both conceptual understanding and hands‑on skills.
China Studies: Explores traditional Chinese culture, contemporary economic development, and cross-cultural communication—using case studies and group discussions to deepen critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Practical Exploration
Group Projects: Working in teams under faculty guidance, students systematically develop problem‑solving, presentation, and collaboration skills through project‑based learning.
Industry Visits: Includes tours to technology companies, industrial parks, and innovation hubs across the Yangtze River Delta, offering real‑world insight into the integration of technology and industry.
Cultural Immersion
Cultural Site Visits: Field‑based learning atSuzhou’s classical gardens, the Pingjiang Road Historic District, Shanghai’s Bund, and other landmarks—experiencing directly how tradition and modernity coexist in Chinese urban life.
Language & Cultural Practice: Introductory practical Chinese courses are integrated with cultural experiences such as martial arts and traditional instrument sessions. These interactive activities are designed to foster a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
Customisation Options
This programme offers a high degree of customisation. We can tailor the experience across the following key dimensions according to your objectives:
Past Programme Highlights
About Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and Suzhou
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international joint-venture university founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the UK. As a Sino-foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both parent universities and is the largest of its kind approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Over time, XJTLU has won wide recognition for its highly internationalised environment, advanced educational concepts and high-quality talent development.
XJTLU is located in Suzhou, a city that has been known as “Paradise on Earth” since ancient times. The University benefits from the city’s rich culture and its rapid economic development. Suzhou Industrial Park, China’s equivalent of Silicon Valley and a hub of global innovation, houses a large cluster of Fortune 500 companies, international enterprises and R&D centres. The location provides the study programme with an unparalleled setting that combines an international academic environment, cutting-edge industry exposure, and deep cultural immersion.
For Details and Partnership Inquiries
For more information or to discuss customized collaboration opportunities, please contact us via email:
learningmall@xjtlu.edu.cn
Xiaowan.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn
*Please use the subject line: “International Student Study Programme Inquiry”.