Department of Urban Planning and Design

The Department of Urban Planning and Design at XJTLU has grown into an international department that marries the best of urban planning and design theory and practices from around the world to the specificities of practice in rapidly urbanising China.

Department of Urban Planning and Design

The Department of Urban Planning and Design at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is unique and dynamic. Initially built on the foundation of the University of Liverpool’s Civic Design department, home of the oldest urban planning programme in the world (established in 1908), the Department of Urban Planning and Design at XJTLU has grown into a truly international department that marries the best of urban planning and design theory and practices from around the world to the specificities of practice in rapidly urbanising China.

The department’s connections to others within XJTLU, and unusual strength in urban design, help to foster the interdisciplinary inquiry essential to good urban planning and design.

Our international and interdisciplinary mix of academic staff, and their wide range of professional and academic experience, makes for a lively intellectual atmosphere that nourishes staff and students alike.

 

Department of Urban Planning and Design provides:

Undergraduate programme:

Master’s programmes:

Doctoral programme:

Interdisciplinary in Nature

Research

Research

We aim to develop a strong research culture and demonstrate the value and impact of our research to the society.

Exhibition

Exhibition

We have specialized design studios, research, exhibition and archive rooms.

Jobs

Jobs

Find out more about our job opportunities.

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