Research

Research

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a new kind of research-led international university, where researchers are committed to pursuing high quality academic research. XJTLU brings together researchers from around the globe to explore new discoveries and generate scientific breakthroughs. The University offers the creative and supportive environment for XJTLU researchers to deploy knowledge in a wide range of fields and specialties. The excellence and diversity of our research span dozens of departments, schools/ academies, and affiliated institutions. Researchers at XJTLU collaborate across disciplines to meet societal need and tackle local, national and global challenges.

¥400m +

External funding

¥100m +

Internal funding

42 +

Research units

1200 +

Researchers

* Data cut-off: 1 January 2026

Research priorities & strategy

Research priorities & strategy

Research institutes

Research institutes

Research innovation ecosystem

Research innovation ecosystem

Research compliance

Research compliance

Summer undergraduate research fellowships

Summer undergraduate research fellowships


PhD student develops “owl-eye” chip for clearer night vision
Science and Technology

PhD student develops “owl-eye” chip for clearer night vision

27 Mar 2026
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XJTLU 20th Anniversary
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Patients can’t carry a fridge around: research meets the real world

17 Mar 2026
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Five XJTLU scholars make Elsevier’s 2025 Highly Cited Chinese Researchers list

13 Feb 2026

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Research Engagement & Innovation Office

REIO is mainly responsible for industry-university research cooperation, research achievements and innovation research platform operation. It aims to promote the construction of a research productivity innovation service system with ecological integration and value creation in XJTLU.

Research Management Office

RMO is a functional department supporting scientific research at XJTLU. The Office is in charge of the organisation, management and coordination of scientific research work at XJTLU. The main functions include providing professional support and services in the fields of research fund application, research-related policies, systems, procedures, information, and statistical support.